Lord Abbett Dividend Growth Fund Class A (LAMAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 25.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.60% |
| Dividend Growth | 337.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 24.14 |
| YTD Return | 7.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 98.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.86 |
| 52-Week High | 24.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 54 |
| Inception Date | Dec 27, 2001 |
About LAMAX
Lord Abbett Dividend Growth Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund that focuses on generating both current income and long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of large and mid-sized U.S. companies with a proven track record of consistently growing their dividends over time. Its portfolio emphasizes stocks from sectors such as information technology, consumer staples, financials, energy, and healthcare, including notable holdings like Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, and Exxon Mobil. The investment strategy targets companies with at least ten years of dividend issuance and growth, reflecting a commitment to financial stability and sustainable earnings. With quarterly dividend distributions and a net expense ratio of 0.89%, the fund appeals to investors seeking a blend of income and growth within a diversified, large blend category. The Lord Abbett Dividend Growth Fund plays a significant role in the market by offering exposure to dividend growth equities, contributing to portfolio resilience across various market cycles and supporting long-term wealth accumulation strategies.
Performance
LAMAX had a total return of 11.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.37%.
Top 10 Holdings
37.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.88% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.37% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.17% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.75% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 3.46% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.25% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.83% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 2.77% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.68% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.0397 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.041 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0388 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.0218 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.0358 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.0376 | Jun 27, 2024 |