Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R4 (LDMSX)
| Fund Assets | 119.07M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 72.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.14% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.540 |
| YTD Return | 0.63% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 3.850 |
| 52-Week High | 4.540 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 230 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2015 |
About LDMSX
Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R4 is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with current income and long-term capital growth by investing primarily in debt securities issued by sovereign and corporate entities in emerging market economies. Its portfolio features a broad selection of government and corporate bonds from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Peru, Brazil, Egypt, and others, reflecting both geographic and sector diversity. The fund often holds a significant portion in high-yield or below-investment-grade bonds, which exposes it to greater credit risk and potential volatility, but also offers the possibility of higher income streams. Notably, the fund maintains a relatively extensive average duration—around 6.6 years as of recent reports—which indicates sensitivity to interest rate movements and positions it more toward intermediate- to long-term fixed income exposure. The investment strategy combines both top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up security selection, aiming to capitalize on the growth and evolving credit quality in emerging markets. This fund plays a key role for investors seeking diversified access to emerging markets’ fixed income opportunities, complementing traditional domestic bond allocations and broadening global exposure within a diversified portfolio.
Performance
LDMSX had a total return of 12.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.25%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.01866 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.01807 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.01959 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0197 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.01999 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02039 | Aug 29, 2025 |