Lord Abbett Short Duration Core Bond Fund Class A (LDCAX)
| Fund Assets | 658.22M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $1,500 |
| Turnover | 134.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.18 |
| YTD Return | -0.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.15 |
| 52-Week High | 9.29 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 483 |
| Inception Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
About LDCAX
Lord Abbett Short Duration Core Bond Fund Class A is an open‑end mutual fund focused on generating current income while emphasizing capital preservation through a diversified portfolio of short‑maturity fixed income securities. The strategy concentrates on investment‑grade bonds across sectors such as U.S. government, agency, corporate credit, securitized assets, and selectively includes lower‑rated high yield exposure to enhance income within a tightly managed risk framework. The portfolio maintains a short interest‑rate profile, with an average effective duration of about two years and an average life near two years, aiming to reduce sensitivity to rate volatility while maintaining liquidity and stability. The fund distributes income monthly and targets a consistent yield profile supported by disciplined credit research and broad security selection across hundreds of holdings. With net expenses listed for this share class and a minimum initial investment typical for retail investors, it serves as a short‑term core bond allocation for investors seeking balance between income generation and limited duration risk within the short‑term bond segment of the market.
Performance
LDCAX had a total return of 3.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.08%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBNTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03132 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03276 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03401 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03369 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03374 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03493 | Oct 31, 2025 |