- ISIN
- US5439133050
- CUSIP
- 543913305
- Issuer
- Lord Abbett
- Inception Date
- Dec 13, 1995
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
LRSCX Performance Chart
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund (LRSCX) is up 16.9% since the beginning of the year. LRSCX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LRSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,357.
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Returns By Period
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund (LRSCX) has returned 16.93% so far this year and 26.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LRSCX has returned 8.08% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.72%
- 1M
- 4.98%
- YTD
- 16.93%
- 6M
- 14.86%
- 1Y
- 26.34%
- 3Y*
- 14.08%
- 5Y*
- 6.29%
- 10Y*
- 8.08%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
LRSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 1995, LRSCX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -27.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LRSCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.25% | 1.05% | -5.62% | 11.10% | -0.80% | 4.72% | 16.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.83% | -5.59% | -5.59% | -4.33% | 3.77% | 6.10% | 1.92% | 3.49% | -1.36% | -2.11% | 2.42% | 0.88% | 0.61% |
| 2024 | -1.67% | 3.53% | 3.94% | -6.00% | 6.31% | -1.45% | 9.49% | -1.00% | -1.18% | -1.38% | 11.17% | -7.94% | 12.66% |
| 2023 | 9.67% | 0.07% | -4.15% | -0.61% | -1.91% | 8.42% | 4.82% | -2.81% | -5.43% | -5.52% | 7.74% | 9.89% | 19.81% |
| 2022 | -5.40% | 0.54% | -1.67% | -8.01% | 1.48% | -11.13% | 8.67% | -2.56% | -10.20% | 12.05% | 4.22% | -4.22% | -17.48% |
| 2021 | 2.52% | 10.69% | 4.08% | 4.09% | 1.33% | -2.46% | -3.19% | 1.39% | -1.60% | 4.76% | -2.44% | 5.25% | 26.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.93%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 1995.
- This fund captured 107.73% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.30% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.93% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.71, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.93%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 107.73%
- Downside Capture
- 98.30%
Expense Ratio
LRSCX has a high expense ratio of 1.17%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LRSCX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund (LRSCX) 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.
| LRSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.32 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 2.46 | +0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.87 | 10.92 | -3.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund provided a 5.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.96 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.96 | $0.96 | $1.69 | $0.02 | $0.47 | $2.69 | $0.16 | $2.95 | $3.06 | $2.93 | $3.11 | $5.06 |
Dividend yield | 5.71% | 6.68% | 11.06% | 0.12% | 3.79% | 17.08% | 1.06% | 19.56% | 20.44% | 14.33% | 14.14% | 24.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lord Abbett Small Cap Value 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.69 | $1.69 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.69 | $2.69 |
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 Small Cap Value 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 Small Cap Value Fund was 54.02%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 438 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.02%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 1moOct 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -50.25%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 9mo 27d | 2y 4moSep 2018 - Jan 2021 |
1998 bear market1998 | -40.61%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 1y 8mo | 2y 2moApr 1998 - Jun 2000 |
2011 bear market2011 | -31.69%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moMay 2011 - Jan 2013 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.24%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 10mo 4d | 1y 2moNov 2024 - Feb 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LRSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.02% | -56.78% | +2.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.18% | -9.10% | -2.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -29.24% | -18.90% | -10.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.24% | -25.43% | -3.81% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.25% | -33.92% | -16.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.75% | -10.71% | +1.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.57% | 2.04% | +1.53% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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