Investment objective & strategy
As of April 30, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The investment objective of the LVIP Wellington SMID Cap Value Fund (the Fund) is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Wellington Management Company LLP (the Sub-Adviser) serves as the Funds sub-adviser. The Sub-Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds assets. The Fund, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of mid-cap companies. Mid-cap companies are defined for this purpose as companies whose market capitalization equals or exceeds $500 million but does not exceed the largest company as ranked by market capitalization within the Russell Midcap Index. The capitalization of the largest company within the Russell Midcap Index was $197.4 billion as of March 31, 2025. The Fund may also invest in equity securities of some small-cap companies. The Fund focuses on those stocks that have below average price-to-earnings ratios at … Wellington Management Company LLP (the Sub-Adviser) serves as the Funds sub-adviser. The Sub-Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds assets. The Fund, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of mid-cap companies. Mid-cap companies are defined for this purpose as companies whose market capitalization equals or exceeds $500 million but does not exceed the largest company as ranked by market capitalization within the Russell Midcap Index. The capitalization of the largest company within the Russell Midcap Index was $197.4 billion as of March 31, 2025. The Fund may also invest in equity securities of some small-cap companies. The Fund focuses on those stocks that have below average price-to-earnings ratios at the time of purchase. These companies are generally established companies that may not be well-known to the public. While the Fund primarily focuses on investing in U.S. companies, the Fund may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers, including investments in emerging markets. The Fund also may utilize currency-related instruments to manage currency risk. The Fund pursues its objective by investing mainly in equity securities of mid-size companies that exhibit traditional value characteristics. Value companies are companies that appear undervalued according to certain financial measurements of their intrinsic worth, such as price-to-earnings or price-to-book ratios. In addition, these companies may have under-appreciated assets, or be involved in company turn-arounds or corporate restructurings. The Sub-Adviser attempts to identify those companies that have fundamental investment appeal in terms of security appreciation, business strategy, market positioning, quality of management, or improving industry conditions. The Fund's investment strategy employs a contrarian approach to stock selection, favoring equity securities of mid-size companies that appear to be misunderstood or overlooked in the marketplace. The Fund typically sells a stock when the stock approaches its target price, company fundamentals deteriorate and/or when the Sub-Adviser believes that alternative stocks offer better risk/reward potential.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| US FOODS HOLDING CORP | — | $7.40M | 1.96% |
| FLEX LTD | — | $7.27M | 1.93% |
| PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC | — | $7.26M | 1.93% |
| XPO LOGISTICS INC | — | $7.25M | 1.92% |
| SOUTHSTATE BANK CORP | — | $6.85M | 1.82% |
| BRIXMOR PROPERTY | — | $6.82M | 1.81% |
| WESCO INTL | — | $6.76M | 1.79% |
| MKS INSTRUMENTS INC | — | $6.67M | 1.77% |
| VOYA FINANCIAL INC | — | $6.62M | 1.76% |
| REGAL REXNORD CORP | — | $6.55M | 1.74% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Small-Mid Cap Value Fund · OASVX, OCSVX, OISVX | 49% | 1.24% |
| THE HARTFORD MIDCAP VALUE FUND · HMVAX, HMVCX, HMVYX, HMVSX, HMVTX, HMVJX, HMVRX, HMVFX, HMVUX | 49% | 0.75% |
| Mid Cap Value Fund · VVMCX | 48% | 0.83% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation | Adviser |
| Wellington Management Company LLP | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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