- ISIN
- US5440041045
- CUSIP
- 544004104
- Issuer
- Lord Abbett
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 1971
- Category
- Multisector Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
LBNDX Performance Chart
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund (LBNDX) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. LBNDX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LBNDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,082.
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Returns By Period
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund (LBNDX) has returned 1.21% so far this year and 7.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LBNDX has returned 4.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.52%
- YTD
- 1.21%
- 6M
- 1.70%
- 1Y
- 7.56%
- 3Y*
- 6.92%
- 5Y*
- 1.58%
- 10Y*
- 4.24%
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%
LBNDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, LBNDX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 1981 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 23 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, LBNDX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 17, 1981 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Aug 14, 1981 at -4.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.93% | 1.06% | -2.75% | 2.07% | 0.38% | -0.42% | 1.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.49% | 0.51% | -1.16% | -0.48% | 1.09% | 2.34% | 0.23% | 1.76% | 0.90% | 0.77% | 0.34% | 0.35% | 8.42% |
| 2024 | 0.34% | 0.20% | 0.99% | -1.19% | 1.37% | 0.64% | 1.49% | 1.61% | 1.46% | -1.18% | 1.47% | -1.02% | 6.29% |
| 2023 | 3.11% | -1.98% | 0.72% | 0.42% | -1.42% | 1.15% | 1.01% | -0.70% | -1.72% | -1.48% | 4.24% | 3.09% | 6.38% |
| 2022 | -3.32% | -1.19% | -1.55% | -2.86% | -0.24% | -5.33% | 3.29% | -1.63% | -4.04% | 1.66% | 1.97% | -1.00% | -13.67% |
| 2021 | 0.39% | 1.00% | -0.55% | 1.12% | 0.18% | 0.87% | 0.27% | 0.51% | -0.67% | 0.63% | -0.90% | 0.38% | 3.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.21%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (37.65%) than losses (36.75%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.25 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.25 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.21%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 37.65%
- Downside Capture
- 36.75%
Expense Ratio
LBNDX has an expense ratio of 0.77%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LBNDX ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund (LBNDX) 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.
| LBNDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.86 | 2.78 | -0.92 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.51 | 12.44 | -4.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund provided a 6.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.43 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.26 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.48 | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.41 |
Dividend yield | 6.06% | 5.92% | 5.38% | 4.66% | 3.67% | 3.71% | 3.72% | 4.02% | 6.43% | 4.82% | 4.58% | 5.50% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund. 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.43 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.38 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.31 |
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 Bond Debenture Fund. 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 Bond Debenture Fund was 26.67%, occurring on Nov 21, 2008. Recovery took 209 trading sessions.
The current Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund drawdown is 0.77%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -26.67%Nov 2008 | 6mo 4d | 10mo 6d | 1y 4moMay 2008 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -19.77%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 5mo 11d | 6mo 12dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
1984 correction1984 | -19.42%Jul 1984 | 1y 28d | 2y 8mo | 3y 9moJun 1983 - Apr 1987 |
Bear market2022 | -17.33%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 2y 9mo | 3y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2025 |
1981 correction1981 | -16.70%Oct 1981 | 1y 4mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 6moJun 1980 - Jan 1983 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LBNDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.67% | -56.78% | +30.11% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.08% | -9.10% | +5.02% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.51% | -18.90% | +14.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.33% | -25.43% | +8.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.77% | -33.92% | +14.15% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.77% | -1.80% | +1.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.52% | -10.71% | +7.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.01% | 2.03% | -1.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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