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3 Lord Abbett Mutual Funds for Higher Returns

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Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett managed assets worth more than $244 billion as of Sept. 30, 2025. This privately held company has around 184 investment professionals with an average of 18 years of industry experience. Lord Abbett has 200 institutional clients and manages assets for clients in more than 30 countries. It invests in domestic and global stocks, as well as fixed-income, tax-free income and multi-asset securities. 

This renowned global asset manager aims to provide a wide variety of financial products and services to fulfill the needs of its investors. The company seeks successful investment performance on behalf of its clients over the long run. The three key factors that have added to Lord Abbett’s success are its independent perspective, smart product design and dedication to active management. 

Below we share with you three top-ranked Lord Abbett mutual funds, viz., Lord Abbett Growth Opportunities Fund (LMGAX - Free Report) , Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund (LADPX - Free Report) , and Lord Abbett Income Fund (LAGVX - Free Report) . Each has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and is expected to outperform its peers in the future. Investors can click here to see the complete list of Lord Abbett mutual funds

Lord Abbett Growth Opportunities Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing at least 65% of its net assets in common stocks of midsize companies. LMGAX also invests in equity securities such as convertible securities, warrants, American Depository Receipts.  

Lord Abbett Growth Opportunities Fund has three-year annualized returns of 21.1%. As of the end of May 2025, LMGAX had an expense ratio of 0.96%. 

Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund seeks long-term growth of capital through a diversified and actively managed portfolio consisting of developing growth companies, many of which are traded over the counter. LADPX invests at least 65% of its net assets in equity securities of small companies. 

Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund has three-year annualized returns of 13.9%. As of the end of July 2025, LADPX held 85 issues with 3.3% of its assets invested in Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. 

Lord Abbett Income Fund seeks a high level of income consistent with the preservation of capital. LAGVX invests at least 65% of its net assets in investment grade debt securities of various types. 

Lord Abbett Income Fund has three-year annualized returns of 7.3%. Robert A. Lee has been one of the fund managers of LAGVX since 1997.  

To view the Zacks Rank and the past performance of all Lord Abbett mutual funds, investors can click here to see the complete list of Lord Abbett mutual funds

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