Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund (LAGWX) Alternatives
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund (LAGWX) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LAGWX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to LAGWX
LAGWX charges 0.93% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LAGWX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | LAGWX vs FECGX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Institutional... | 0.06% | May 24, 2000 | LAGWX vs VSGIX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Share... | 0.07% | Sep 27, 2011 | LAGWX vs VSGAX | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutio... | 0.08% | May 25, 2011 | LAGWX vs VRTGX | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.19% | May 21, 1998 | LAGWX vs VISGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LAGWX
Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund | 93 | Sep 4, 2001 | LAGWX vs NEAGX | |
| Needham Aggressive Growth Fund Institutional Class | 93 | Dec 30, 2016 | LAGWX vs NEAIX | |
| Driehaus Micro Cap Growth Fund | 91 | Nov 18, 2013 | LAGWX vs DMCRX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 90 | Dec 29, 1995 | LAGWX vs OBMCX | |
| Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 89 | Jan 2, 2003 | LAGWX vs HRSMX |
Top Performing LAGWX Alternatives (YTD)
LAGWX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetics Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 31.31% | Mar 20, 2000 | LAGWX vs KSCOX | |
| Kinetics Small Capital Opportunities Advisor Fund ... | 31.23% | Dec 31, 2001 | LAGWX vs KSOAX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional | 15.52% | Dec 30, 2016 | LAGWX vs NESIX | |
| Needham Small Cap Growth Fund | 15.34% | May 22, 2002 | LAGWX vs NESGX | |
| Oberweis Micro Cap Fund | 13.51% | Dec 29, 1995 | LAGWX vs OBMCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LAGWX
LAGWX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | 17.50% | Nov 6, 1995 | LAGWX vs EMCAX | |
| Calvert Small/Mid-Cap Fund Class I | 19.29% | Jul 29, 2011 | LAGWX vs CMCIX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | 19.69% | Jun 23, 1993 | LAGWX vs VLEOX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Value Fund | 19.73% | Jun 28, 2006 | LAGWX vs PXQSX | |
| Nicholas Limited Edition Fund | 19.73% | May 18, 1987 | LAGWX vs NCLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LAGWX
LAGWX alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empiric 2500 Fund | -10.15% | Nov 6, 1995 | LAGWX vs EMCAX | |
| Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund | -10.86% | Jun 23, 1993 | LAGWX vs VLEOX | |
| Ranger Micro Cap Fund | -11.77% | Jun 6, 2018 | LAGWX vs RFIMX | |
| Saratoga Small Capitalization Portfolio | -11.83% | Sep 1, 1994 | LAGWX vs SSCPX | |
| Calamos Timpani Small Cap Growth Fund | -12.38% | Mar 23, 2011 | LAGWX vs CTSIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Lord Abbett
Most popular Lord Abbett mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | Total Bond Market | 93 | -0.21% | Oct 19, 2004 | LAGWX vs LLDYX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 74 | -1.17% | Apr 30, 2020 | LAGWX vs LSYIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | Short-Term Bond | 92 | -0.24% | Nov 4, 1993 | LAGWX vs LALDX | |
| Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 1.20% | Jan 3, 1950 | LAGWX vs LAFFX | |
| Lord Abbett Growth Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 31 | -10.26% | Jun 30, 2011 | LAGWX vs LGLIX | |
| Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund | Multisector Bonds | 68 | -1.34% | Mar 31, 1971 | LAGWX vs LBNDX | |
| Lord Abbett High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 69 | -1.34% | Dec 31, 1998 | LAGWX vs LHYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 71 | -1.19% | May 1, 2020 | LAGWX vs LSYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Ultra Short Bond Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.40% | Oct 17, 2016 | LAGWX vs LUBYX | |
| Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 28 | 0.27% | Jun 28, 1983 | LAGWX vs LAVLX |
Often Compared With LAGWX
What investors most often compare with LAGWX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Stock Selector Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 4.16% | Jun 28, 1993 | LAGWX vs FDSCX | |
| Invesco Value Opportunities Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 81 | 5.98% | Jun 25, 2001 | LAGWX vs VVOAX |
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