Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 25, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The Funds investment objective is long-term growth of capital and income without excessive fluctuations in market value.
Strategy. Under normal conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large companies. A large company is defined as a company having a market capitalization at the time of purchase that falls within the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 1000 Index. In selecting investments, the portfolio management team focuses on U.S. companies that pay dividends and seeks to identify companies that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation. Equity securities in which the Fund may invest include common stocks, preferred stocks, equity interests in trusts (including real estate investment trusts and privately offered trusts), partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies and … Under normal conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large companies. A large company is defined as a company having a market capitalization at the time of purchase that falls within the market capitalization range of companies in the Russell 1000 Index. In selecting investments, the portfolio management team focuses on U.S. companies that pay dividends and seeks to identify companies that it believes have the potential for capital appreciation. Equity securities in which the Fund may invest include common stocks, preferred stocks, equity interests in trusts (including real estate investment trusts and privately offered trusts), partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies and vehicles with similar legal structures, other instruments convertible or exercisable into the foregoing, and other investments with similar economic characteristics. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of foreign companies, including emerging market companies, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and other similar depositary receipts. In addition to ADRs, the Fund generally defines foreign companies as those whose securities are traded primarily on non-U.S. securities exchanges. The Fund may sell a security when the Fund believes the security is less likely to benefit from the current market and economic environment, or shows signs of deteriorating fundamentals, among other reasons. The Fund may deviate from the investment strategy described above for temporary defensive purposes. The Fund may miss certain investment opportunities if defensive strategies are used and thus may not achieve its investment objective.
Top holdings
As of April 30, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHABET INC CL A | — | $344.68M | 5.12% |
| TAIWAN SEMIC MFG CO LTD SP ADR | — | $224.27M | 3.33% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | — | $221.44M | 3.29% |
| EXXON MOBIL CORP | — | $201.99M | 3.00% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE and CO | — | $199.61M | 2.97% |
| JOHNSON&JOHNSON | — | $176.17M | 2.62% |
| PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | — | $168.84M | 2.51% |
| NVIDIA CORP | — | $154.17M | 2.29% |
| WALMART INC | — | $151.70M | 2.26% |
| WELLS FARGO & CO | — | $149.45M | 2.22% |
Portfolio moves
Jan 31, 2026 → Apr 30, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Growth Portfolio | 60% | 0.99% |
| Lord Abbett Dividend Growth Fund · LAMAX, LAMCX, LAMPX, LAMYX, LAMFX, LAMQX, LAMRX, LAMSX, LAMTX, LAMHX, LRMAX | 59% | 0.59% |
| Columbia Dividend Income Fund · LBSAX, LBSCX, GSFTX, CDIRX, CDDRX, CDDYX, GFSDX | 41% | 0.54% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 25, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of April 30, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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