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Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture A (LBNDX)On Nov 6: 7.15   0.00 (0.00%)  
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Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture A
90 Hudson Street Jersey City NJ 07302
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Multisector Bond
Fund Family:Lord Abbett
Net Assets:4.62B
Year-to-Date Return:28.77%
Yield:6.95%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:01-Apr-71
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Christopher J. Towle
Lead Manager since 30-Dec-93
Mr. Towle joined Lord Abbett in 1987. He came to the firm from the American International Group where he held the position of Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager. Prior to that he worked as an Investment Officer and Analyst for Savings Bank Trust Company and a Senior Securities Trader for the Union Trust Company. Mr. Towle received his BA in economics from Rutgers University. He is a holder of a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has been in the investment business since 1980.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$250
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
LBNDX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks high current income and a high total return. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets in bonds, debentures and other fixed-income securities. It invests at least 20% of net assets in any combination of investment-grade debt securities, U.S. government securities and cash equivalents. The fund may invest up to 20% of net assets in equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants and similar instruments. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign securities.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (5-Oct-09): 0.04
Last Cap Gain (22-Jan-86): 0.14
Annual Holdings Turnover 29.00%
Average for Category: 135.37%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseLBNDXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:0.99% 1.15%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.35% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.75% 4.05%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.54%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 775$526
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 996$826
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,630$1,646
* Per $10,000 invested


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