LBFFX's Sortino Ratio of 2.38 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 2.38 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 14, 2026).
Unlike other measures, Sortino only focuses on downside volatility (losses), making it particularly useful for investors more concerned about protecting against drawdowns than overall price swings.
LBFFX Sortino Ratio Rank
LBFFX ranks above 55.8% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating moderate downside protection relative to peers. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
What moves the rank
- Strong returns with minimal downside volatility → Higher rank
- Severe or frequent drawdowns → Lower rank
- Upside volatility → No impact (Sortino doesn't penalize upside swings)
What you can do with this information
- Returns are proportional to downside risk—neither strong nor weak
- Evaluate whether downside volatility aligns with your risk tolerance
- Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category
- Monitor rank direction to identify improving or deteriorating trends
LBFFX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows LBFFX's Sortino Ratio relative to all mutual funds on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.
- Red zone (bottom 25%): 1.55 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.55 to 2.77
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.77 or higher
- Top 1%: 8.77+
- Median: 2.26 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar mutual funds
The table compares Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F's Sortino Ratio with other mutual funds in the Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds category across multiple time periods, showing how LBFFX's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.
Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jul 14, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PISHX | Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income SMA Shares | 4.53 | |||
| DPIIX | Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund | 4.34 | |||
| PCSFX | Principal Capital Securities Fund | 4.16 | |||
| LPXZX | Cohen & Steers Low Duration Preferred and Income Fund | 4.05 | |||
| CPXIX | Cohen & Steers Preferred Securities and Income Fund, Inc. | 4.01 | |||
| NPSRX | Nuveen Preferred Securities & Income Fund | 3.90 | |||
| PFINX | PIMCO Preferred and Capital Securities Fund | 3.24 | |||
| FPEIX | First Trust Preferred Securities and Income Fund | 3.22 | |||
| PPSIX | Principal Spectrum Preferred and Capital Securities Income Fund | 2.84 | |||
| CICVX | Calamos Convertible Fund | 2.79 | |||
| LBFFX | Lord Abbett Convertible Fund Class F | 2.38 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows LBFFX's rolling Sortino ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to downside risk, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility during market stress. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.
Identify market cycles by observing when LBFFX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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