LIFIX vs. LAVLX
Compare and contrast key facts about Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund (LIFIX) and Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund (LAVLX).
LIFIX is managed by Lord Abbett. It was launched on Apr 28, 2011. LAVLX is managed by Lord Abbett. It was launched on Jun 28, 1983.
Performance
LIFIX vs. LAVLX - Performance Comparison
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LIFIX vs. LAVLX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIFIX Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund | -0.03% | 7.16% | 4.81% | 3.87% | -5.34% | 10.43% | 6.05% | 5.17% | -1.06% | 1.46% |
LAVLX Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund | -1.87% | 7.28% | 14.96% | 15.50% | -11.02% | 28.79% | 2.73% | 22.92% | -14.55% | 7.06% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LIFIX achieves a -0.03% return, which is significantly higher than LAVLX's -1.87% return. Over the past 10 years, LIFIX has underperformed LAVLX with an annualized return of 3.79%, while LAVLX has yielded a comparatively higher 7.73% annualized return.
LIFIX
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- -1.01%
- YTD
- -0.03%
- 6M
- 0.24%
- 1Y
- 3.79%
- 3Y*
- 4.34%
- 5Y*
- 3.16%
- 10Y*
- 3.79%
LAVLX
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- -7.54%
- YTD
- -1.87%
- 6M
- 0.35%
- 1Y
- 9.46%
- 3Y*
- 11.24%
- 5Y*
- 7.04%
- 10Y*
- 7.73%
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LIFIX vs. LAVLX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LIFIX has a 0.47% expense ratio, which is lower than LAVLX's 0.98% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LIFIX vs. LAVLX — Risk / Return Rank
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LIFIX vs. LAVLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund (LIFIX) and Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund (LAVLX). 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.
| LIFIX | LAVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.51 | 0.58 | +0.93 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.42 | 0.92 | +1.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.13 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.12 | 0.62 | +1.50 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.26 | 2.66 | +7.61 |
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
| LIFIX | LAVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.51 | 0.58 | +0.93 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.79 | 0.41 | +0.38 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 | 0.40 | +0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.57 | -0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between LIFIX and LAVLX is 0.31, 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
LIFIX vs. LAVLX - Dividend Comparison
LIFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.52%, less than LAVLX's 7.17% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIFIX Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund | 4.52% | 4.94% | 4.17% | 3.88% | 2.77% | 2.55% | 3.77% | 4.15% | 4.18% | 3.96% | 4.43% | 4.42% |
LAVLX Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund | 7.17% | 7.04% | 9.70% | 1.23% | 8.40% | 8.51% | 1.19% | 3.19% | 6.55% | 2.67% | 0.60% | 0.79% |
Drawdowns
LIFIX vs. LAVLX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LIFIX drawdown since its inception was -18.02%, smaller than the maximum LAVLX drawdown of -60.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LIFIX and LAVLX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LIFIX | LAVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.02% | -60.58% | +42.56% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.11% | -13.09% | +10.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.49% | -21.76% | +13.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.02% | -42.16% | +24.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.01% | -7.72% | +6.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.27% | -8.14% | +4.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.44% | 3.05% | -2.61% |
Volatility
LIFIX vs. LAVLX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Lord Abbett Inflation Focused Fund (LIFIX) is 0.79%, while Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund (LAVLX) has a volatility of 4.11%. This indicates that LIFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LAVLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LIFIX | LAVLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.79% | 4.11% | -3.32% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.58% | 8.76% | -7.18% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.86% | 17.18% | -14.32% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.03% | 17.29% | -13.26% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.55% | 19.52% | -14.97% |