Lord Abbett Core Plus Bond Fund (LAPLX) Alternatives
Lord Abbett Core Plus Bond Fund (LAPLX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with LAPLX. 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 LAPLX
LAPLX charges 0.68% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LAPLX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | LAPLX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | LAPLX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | LAPLX vs EINFX | |
| TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 0.29% | Jul 1, 1999 | LAPLX vs TIBDX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | LAPLX vs BCOIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LAPLX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | LAPLX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | LAPLX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | LAPLX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | LAPLX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | LAPLX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing LAPLX Alternatives (YTD)
LAPLX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | LAPLX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | LAPLX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | LAPLX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | LAPLX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | LAPLX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LAPLX
LAPLX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | LAPLX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | LAPLX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | LAPLX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | LAPLX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | LAPLX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LAPLX
LAPLX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | LAPLX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | LAPLX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | LAPLX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | LAPLX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | LAPLX vs MWIGX |
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 | -0.47% | Oct 19, 2004 | LAPLX vs LLDYX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 73 | -1.69% | Apr 30, 2020 | LAPLX vs LSYIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund | Short-Term Bond | 94 | -0.24% | Nov 4, 1993 | LAPLX vs LALDX | |
| Lord Abbett Affiliated Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | -0.95% | Jan 3, 1950 | LAPLX vs LAFFX | |
| Lord Abbett Growth Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -14.54% | Jun 30, 2011 | LAPLX vs LGLIX | |
| Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund | Multisector Bonds | 69 | -1.89% | Mar 31, 1971 | LAPLX vs LBNDX | |
| Lord Abbett High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 66 | -1.97% | Dec 31, 1998 | LAPLX vs LHYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 70 | -1.81% | May 1, 2020 | LAPLX vs LSYAX | |
| Lord Abbett Ultra Short Bond Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.40% | Oct 17, 2016 | LAPLX vs LUBYX | |
| Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 23 | -1.87% | Jun 28, 1983 | LAPLX vs LAVLX |
Often Compared With LAPLX
What investors most often compare with LAPLX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Floating Rate High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -0.61% | Aug 16, 2000 | LAPLX vs FFRHX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | LAPLX vs BND | |
| Weitz Core Plus Income Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 58 | -0.68% | Jul 31, 2014 | LAPLX vs WCPNX | |
| Simplify Stable Income ETF | Government Bonds | 27 | 0.97% | Oct 27, 2022 | LAPLX vs BUCK | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 60 | 0.02% | Sep 22, 2003 | LAPLX vs AGG | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 26 | 0.08% | Feb 14, 2022 | LAPLX vs AGGH | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 78 | -1.42% | Apr 2, 2007 | LAPLX vs PONAX | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds | 64 | -0.03% | Nov 19, 2009 | LAPLX vs VGIT |
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