Lord Abbett Income C (LAUSX)

Fund Assets	6.39B
Expense Ratio	1.37%
Min. Investment	$1,500
Turnover	243.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.11
Dividend Yield	4.76%
Dividend Growth	-4.20%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	2.400
YTD Return	-0.58%
1-Year Return	2.17%
5-Year Return	-2.56%
52-Week Low	2.380
52-Week High	2.510
Beta (5Y)	0.31
Holdings	511
Inception Date	Jul 15, 1996

About LAUSX

Lord Abbett Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide a high level of current income with a secondary goal of capital preservation. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities, while also maintaining a notable allocation—averaging about 18% over the past decade—to below-investment-grade bonds, which introduces a high-yield, higher-risk element to its holdings. With over 500 individual bond holdings and total net assets exceeding $5.6 billion, this fund offers broad exposure to corporate credit markets and U.S. government-related securities. The portfolio is actively managed, drawing on a seasoned research and investment team to navigate changing market conditions. Monthly dividend payments and a yield near 4.9% make the fund appealing for income-focused investors. Launched in 1996, Lord Abbett Income Fund Class C is widely regarded for its blended approach, balancing credit quality and income generation. It plays a significant role in the market as an option for those seeking diversified fixed income exposure beyond traditional government and investment-grade bonds.

• Fund Family: Lord Abbett
• Category: Corporate Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: LAUSX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Credit TR

Performance

LAUSX had a total return of 2.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.48%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIKOX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond Z	0.36%
FCCCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond C	1.54%
FCBAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond A	0.77%
FCBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond M	0.82%
FCBIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Corporate Bond I	0.50%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LAUVX	Class R6	0.44%
LOGVX	Class F3	0.44%
LAUYX	Class I	0.51%
LAUTX	Class R5	0.51%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.00918	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.00917	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.00914	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.00921	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.00935	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.00992	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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