About LTRAX
Lord Abbett Total Return Fund Class A is a mutual fund with a primary focus on generating a high total return through a blend of income and capital appreciation. Structured as an intermediate core-plus bond fund, it predominantly invests in a broad array of U.S. government securities, mortgage-backed securities, and investment-grade corporate debt. Notably, the fund also has the flexibility to allocate up to 20% of its assets to high-yield (lower-rated) debt, allowing for enhanced income potential while maintaining a moderate credit quality and interest rate sensitivity profile.
The fund is diversified, holding several hundred bonds, with its largest positions typically in U.S. Treasury securities. With an inception dating back to 2000, it has established itself as a significant player in the fixed-income sector, managing several billion dollars in assets. The fund distributes income monthly and is designed to offer investors a core fixed-income holding that balances risk and return, making it a commonly used option within both individual and institutional portfolios. Its strategy aims to provide returns that are competitive with benchmark bond indices, such as the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, making it a fundamental tool for income-seeking investors and those pursuing balanced portfolio allocations.
Fund Family Lord Abbett
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol LTRAX
Share Class Class A
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
LTRAX had a total return of -1.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.36%.
