- ISIN
- US5440065051
- Issuer
- Lord Abbett
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 1997
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
LADYX Performance Chart
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I (LADYX) is up 35.7% since the beginning of the year. LADYX is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LADYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,306.
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Returns By Period
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I (LADYX) has returned 35.68% so far this year and 63.16% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LADYX has achieved an annualized return of 15.65%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I
- 1D
- 3.21%
- 1M
- 6.38%
- YTD
- 35.68%
- 6M
- 31.08%
- 1Y
- 63.16%
- 3Y*
- 22.87%
- 5Y*
- 5.49%
- 10Y*
- 15.65%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LADYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 1997, LADYX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -23.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 18 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, LADYX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.86% | 0.09% | -4.23% | 17.59% | 11.74% | 3.72% | 35.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.89% | -10.48% | -9.71% | 3.90% | 6.52% | 8.72% | 2.22% | 6.07% | 4.91% | 4.65% | 0.11% | -2.92% | 14.64% |
| 2024 | 0.54% | 9.35% | 2.51% | -6.04% | 4.28% | 3.06% | 0.04% | 3.84% | 2.44% | -0.95% | 9.35% | -6.83% | 22.21% |
| 2023 | 8.39% | -0.91% | 0.92% | -2.44% | 1.65% | 4.17% | 1.28% | -6.80% | -7.76% | -8.51% | 10.51% | 10.33% | 8.74% |
| 2022 | -18.71% | 0.07% | -0.71% | -13.38% | -2.79% | -6.29% | 9.65% | -0.25% | -7.96% | 6.14% | 0.34% | -6.22% | -35.92% |
| 2021 | 4.29% | 3.79% | -6.02% | 4.52% | -6.08% | 4.86% | -1.86% | 2.65% | -4.33% | 5.65% | -8.25% | -0.32% | -2.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 2.73%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 1997.
- This fund captured 131.43% of S&P 500 Index gains and 116.71% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.73% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.69, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.73%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 131.43%
- Downside Capture
- 116.71%
Expense Ratio
LADYX has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LADYX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I (LADYX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LADYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.23 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.32 | 2.78 | +1.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.80 | 12.44 | +3.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.34 | $2.95 | $4.49 | $6.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.60% | 7.58% | 18.36% | 28.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.06 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.34 | $0.00 | $3.34 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund Class I was 60.18%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 512 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.18%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 2y 13d | 3y 1moNov 2007 - Dec 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -57.72%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 4y 4mo | 6y 11moMar 2000 - Feb 2007 |
2023 bear market2023 | -54.05%Oct 2023 | 2y 8mo | 2y 6mo | 5y 2moFeb 2021 - May 2026 |
1998 bear market1998 | -38.56%Oct 1998 | 5mo 18d | 6mo 7d | 11mo 25dApr 1998 - Apr 1999 |
2016 bear market2016 | -38.01%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 10mo | 2y 5moJun 2015 - Dec 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LADYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.18% | -56.78% | -3.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.67% | -9.10% | -5.57% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.06% | -18.90% | -13.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.98% | -25.43% | -25.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -54.05% | -33.92% | -20.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.11% | -10.71% | -9.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.00% | 2.03% | +1.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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