Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund Class A (LALDX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
3.850
+0.010 (0.26%)
At close: Mar 30, 2026
Fund Assets43.01B
Expense Ratio0.59%
Min. Investment$1,500
Turnover161.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.19
Dividend Yield4.94%
Dividend Growth0.94%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026
Previous Close3.840
YTD Return-0.26%
1-Year Return4.31%
5-Year Return10.09%
52-Week Low3.840
52-Week High3.900
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings1103
Inception DateNov 4, 1993

About LALDX

Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund Class A is an actively managed open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑maturity fixed income. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of income while emphasizing preservation of capital through a diversified portfolio of short duration debt securities. The fund invests predominantly in investment‑grade bonds and maintains broad exposure across sectors such as corporate credit, asset‑backed and mortgage‑related securities, collateralized loan obligations, and selected government and agency issues, resulting in a moderate credit profile with limited interest‑rate sensitivity. The strategy targets an effective duration of only a few years, positioning it as a lower‑volatility core bond holding for investors seeking steady income and dampened rate risk relative to intermediate bonds. Established in 1993 and managed by Lord Abbett, the fund distributes income monthly and typically holds over a thousand positions to enhance diversification and liquidity. Its sizable asset base and consistent process underscore its role as a staple in the short‑term bond category for balancing income needs with capital stability.

Fund Family Lord Abbett
Category Short-Term Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LALDX
Share Class Class A
Index ICE BofA U.S. Corporates 1-3 Years TR

Performance

LALDX had a total return of 4.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.68%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
LDLVXClass R60.32%
LOLDXClass F30.32%
LLDYXClass I0.39%
LDLTXClass R50.39%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Feb 27, 2026$0.01507Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.01554Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.01567Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.01544Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.01614Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.01592Sep 30, 2025
Full Dividend History