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ISIN
US5439028524
CUSIP
543902852
Inception Date
Sep 2, 1985
Min. Investment
$1,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

LCFIX Performance Chart

Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund (LCFIX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. LCFIX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LCFIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $990.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund (LCFIX) has returned 1.61% so far this year and 7.52% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LCFIX has returned 1.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.


Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund

1D
0.00%
1M
0.60%
YTD
1.61%
6M
1.82%
1Y
7.52%
3Y*
3.52%
5Y*
-0.21%
10Y*
1.79%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.13%
1M
5.25%
YTD
11.16%
6M
11.43%
1Y
28.20%
3Y*
21.12%
5Y*
12.66%
10Y*
13.75%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

LCFIX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 1985, LCFIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Apr 1987 at -7.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, LCFIX closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -3.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.60%1.50%-2.36%1.31%0.60%0.00%1.61%
2025-0.12%1.37%-1.98%-0.72%-0.62%0.51%-0.73%0.83%3.20%1.30%0.40%-0.20%3.19%
2024-0.03%0.18%-0.20%-1.20%0.18%1.30%0.87%0.47%1.25%-1.47%1.66%-1.10%1.87%
20233.68%-2.69%1.97%0.05%-0.74%1.26%0.26%-1.53%-3.17%-2.09%7.04%2.88%6.63%
2022-3.42%-0.89%-4.02%-4.37%1.59%-3.58%3.51%-2.69%-5.09%-1.44%6.14%0.05%-13.89%
20210.96%-2.02%0.80%1.23%0.69%0.44%0.94%-0.58%-1.10%-0.08%1.13%0.26%2.66%

Benchmark Metrics

Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.07%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 03, 1985.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (17.57%) than losses (8.24%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
4.07%
Beta
0.02
0.01
Upside Capture
17.57%
Downside Capture
8.24%

Expense Ratio

LCFIX has an expense ratio of 0.77%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

LCFIX ranks 53 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.


LCFIX Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
LCFIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5353
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LCFIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6363
Sortino Ratio Rank
LCFIX Omega Ratio Rank: 8080
Omega Ratio Rank
LCFIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 3434
Calmar Ratio Rank
LCFIX Martin Ratio Rank: 3434
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund (LCFIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


LCFIXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.15

2.39

-0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.34

3.25

+0.09

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.52

1.43

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.19

3.11

-0.92

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.65

14.38

-6.73

Dividends

Dividend History

Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund provided a 3.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.36$0.41$0.31$0.28$0.20$0.26$0.28$0.34$0.33$0.34$0.36$0.37

Dividend yield

3.56%4.07%3.04%2.77%2.02%2.19%2.40%3.01%3.09%3.05%3.35%3.37%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.15
2025$0.03$0.06$0.03$0.06$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.41
2024$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.06$0.31
2023$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.28
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.20
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.26

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 California Tax Free 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 California Tax Free Fund was 22.34%, occurring on Oct 19, 1987. Recovery took 779 trading sessions.

The current Lord Abbett California Tax Free Fund drawdown is 2.30%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Black Monday1987
-22.34%Oct 1987
7mo 17d3y 28d
3y 8moMar 1987 - Nov 1990
Financial crisis2007–2009
-21.02%Dec 2008
10mo 26d9mo 5d
1y 7moJan 2008 - Sep 2009
Bear market2022
-19.85%Oct 2022
1y 2mo
4y 10moAug 2021 - now
COVID crash2020
-14.78%Mar 2020
21d8mo 20d
9mo 11dMar 2020 - Dec 2020
1994 correction1994
-14.75%Nov 1994
9mo 24d10mo 2d
1y 7moFeb 1994 - Sep 1995

Drawdown Indicators


LCFIXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-22.34%

-56.78%

+34.44%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.24%

-9.10%

+5.86%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.95%

-18.90%

+11.95%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-19.85%

-25.43%

+5.58%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-19.85%

-33.92%

+14.07%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-2.30%

0.00%

-2.30%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-3.31%

-10.72%

+7.41%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.93%

1.97%

-1.04%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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