Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity R5 (LAVTX)
| Fund Assets | 2.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 39.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.11% |
| Dividend Growth | 21.97% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.48 |
| YTD Return | 17.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.34% |
| 5-Year Return | 91.98% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.53 |
| 52-Week High | 16.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 54 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2015 |
About LAVTX
The Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund Class R5 is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term growth of capital and income while aiming to limit excessive market value fluctuations. Managed by Lord Abbett, the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, typically concentrating on large and well-established companies across a range of sectors. With a strategy rooted in fundamental research, the fund seeks value-oriented opportunities, targeting companies that management believes are undervalued relative to their long-term potential. As of late 2024, the fund holds approximately 58 positions, reflecting a blend of diversification and focused conviction. Class R5 shares are distinguished by a competitively low expense ratio, providing cost efficiency for institutional and retirement plan investors. The fund has over $2 billion in net assets, highlighting its significant footprint within the multi-cap value category. Dividends are distributed annually, and the fund’s disciplined selection process and risk-conscious approach contribute to its role as a core holding for investors seeking balanced exposure to the U.S. equity market while prioritizing income and capital preservation over market cycles.
Performance
LAVTX had a total return of 17.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 19.35%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FVLCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 1.90% |
| FSLVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund | 0.83% |
| SWLVX | Schwab | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FVLIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Value Leaders Fund | 0.90% |
| FSCZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stk Selec Lg Cp Val Z | 0.72% |
Top 10 Holdings
29.03% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet, Inc. | GOOGL | 4.70% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 4.23% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.38% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 3.13% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.84% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 2.28% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 2.26% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 2.17% |
| AECOM | ACM | 2.03% |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | UTHR | 2.03% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | $1.337 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $1.0962 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Nov 21, 2023 | $0.1427 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $0.6869 | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $1.7542 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $0.2413 | Nov 24, 2020 |