LFRIX vs. FCT
Compare and contrast key facts about Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund (LFRIX) and First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT).
LFRIX is managed by Lord Abbett. It was launched on Dec 30, 2007. FCT is managed by First Trust. It was launched on Jan 1, 2013.
Performance
LFRIX vs. FCT - Performance Comparison
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LFRIX vs. FCT - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LFRIX Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund | -1.05% | 6.30% | 8.28% | 12.22% | -2.99% | 5.48% | -1.47% | 7.59% | -0.01% | 3.97% |
FCT First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II | -1.43% | 9.24% | 14.91% | 18.06% | -14.54% | 13.72% | 2.73% | 20.13% | -8.07% | -1.07% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LFRIX achieves a -1.05% return, which is significantly higher than FCT's -1.43% return. Over the past 10 years, LFRIX has underperformed FCT with an annualized return of 4.54%, while FCT has yielded a comparatively higher 6.06% annualized return.
LFRIX
- 1D
- -0.13%
- 1M
- -0.13%
- YTD
- -1.05%
- 6M
- 0.69%
- 1Y
- 4.82%
- 3Y*
- 7.45%
- 5Y*
- 5.12%
- 10Y*
- 4.54%
FCT
- 1D
- 1.26%
- 1M
- -1.46%
- YTD
- -1.43%
- 6M
- 2.26%
- 1Y
- 6.86%
- 3Y*
- 11.06%
- 5Y*
- 5.40%
- 10Y*
- 6.06%
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LFRIX vs. FCT - Expense Ratio Comparison
LFRIX has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is higher than FCT's 0.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LFRIX vs. FCT — Risk / Return Rank
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LFRIX vs. FCT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund (LFRIX) and First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| LFRIX | FCT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.71 | 0.54 | +1.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.47 | 0.89 | +1.58 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.62 | 1.15 | +0.47 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.41 | 0.68 | +1.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.41 | 3.05 | +6.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| LFRIX | FCT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.71 | 0.54 | +1.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.83 | 0.45 | +1.38 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.17 | 0.46 | +0.71 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.08 | 0.27 | +0.81 |
Correlation
The correlation between LFRIX and FCT is 0.23, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
LFRIX vs. FCT - Dividend Comparison
LFRIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.56%, less than FCT's 12.07% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LFRIX Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund | 6.56% | 7.20% | 7.68% | 7.63% | 3.95% | 4.01% | 4.64% | 5.71% | 5.60% | 4.65% | 4.64% | 4.72% |
FCT First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II | 11.07% | 11.56% | 11.25% | 10.62% | 9.03% | 9.23% | 9.88% | 6.60% | 6.49% | 6.16% | 6.11% | 7.17% |
Drawdowns
LFRIX vs. FCT - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LFRIX drawdown since its inception was -27.90%, smaller than the maximum FCT drawdown of -67.23%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LFRIX and FCT.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LFRIX | FCT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.90% | -67.23% | +39.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.11% | -9.83% | +7.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.23% | -23.86% | +17.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.75% | -39.88% | +18.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.30% | -2.77% | +1.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.96% | -9.04% | +7.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.54% | 2.18% | -1.64% |
Volatility
LFRIX vs. FCT - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund (LFRIX) is 0.70%, while First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT) has a volatility of 2.70%. This indicates that LFRIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FCT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LFRIX | FCT | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.70% | 2.70% | -2.00% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.80% | 7.57% | -5.77% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.08% | 12.73% | -9.65% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.82% | 12.12% | -9.30% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.90% | 13.35% | -9.45% |