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Lord Abbett High Yield C (LHYCX)On Nov 6: 7.17  Down 0.01 (0.14%)  
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Lord Abbett High Yield C
90 Hudson Street Jersey City NJ 07302
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:High Yield Bond
Fund Family:Lord Abbett
Net Assets:65.41M
Year-to-Date Return:40.92%
Yield:7.67%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Dec-98
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Christopher J. Towle
Lead Manager since 31-Dec-98
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
LHYCX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks high current income and the opportunity for capital appreciation to produce a high total return. The fund normally invests in high-yield debt securities, sometimes called "lower-rated bonds" or "junk bond". It invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in lower-rated debt securities, some of which are convertible into common stock or have warrants to purchase common stock. The fund may invest up to 20% of net assets in foreign securities primarily traded outside the United States, and may invest up to 20% of net assets in municipal bonds.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (5-Oct-09): 0.05
Last Cap Gain (20-Dec-05): 0.05
Annual Holdings Turnover YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION
Average for Category: 86.82%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseLHYCXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:1.92% 1.20%
Max 12b1 Fee:1.00% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.47%
Max Deferred Sales Load:1.00% 2.73%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 603$638
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 1,037$997
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 2,243$2,011
* Per $10,000 invested


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