| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1% | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| 2025 |
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| 6.3% |
Lord Abbett Floating Rate Fund returned 1.75% in Q4 2025, outperforming its benchmark by 53 basis points through superior credit selection within Single B and CCC rating tiers. The fund maintained its barbell approach with overweights to BBs and CCCs while targeting loans with high carry in a tight spread environment. Performance was driven by avoiding underperforming CCC positions in the index and overweighting select Materials positions. The Fed delivered 50 basis points of additional rate cuts during the quarter, supporting the leveraged loan market alongside resilient economic data and strong corporate earnings. Looking ahead, the manager remains constructive on the asset class, expecting continued Fed easing, declining inflation, and improving credit metrics for loan issuers. The fund increased CCC allocations where attractive entry points emerged while trimming positions in Energy and Healthcare Equipment sectors where valuations appeared tight. Technical support from CLO demand remains favorable despite potential headwinds from employment softness and AI disruption risks.
Leveraged loans remain attractive income source with elevated yields, particularly over high yield corporate bonds, providing additional cushion if spreads widen in current tight spread environment.
Manager remains constructive on bank loan market amid favorable economic backdrop. Expects strong credit market returns to continue into 2026 supported by continued Fed easing cycle, declining inflation, and resilient consumer spending. Loan issuers supported by solid fundamentals and improving credit metrics following rate cuts.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30 2026 | 2025 Q4 | - | CLO, credit, Fed Cuts, floating rate, high yield, Leveraged Loans | - | Fund focuses on leveraged loans with high carry in a tight spread environment. Manager maintains barbell approach with overweight to BBs and CCCs, underweight to Single Bs. Credit selection within rating tiers drove outperformance. Fed delivered additional 50 basis points of rate cuts during quarter including 25bp December cut. Manager expects continued easing cycle with several rate cuts priced in for 2026. Rate cuts expected to improve underlying credit metrics of loan issuers. |
| Nov 5 2025 | 2025 Q3 | - | AI Disruption, Corporate Earnings, credit spreads, Fed Rate Cuts, Leveraged Loans | - | The letter highlights solid returns in the U.S. loan market supported by resilient corporate fundamentals and dovish Fed policy. The fund maintained a barbell approach between BB and CCC loans, favoring higher-carry positions while remaining cautious on sectors disrupted by AI. Managers expect improving credit metrics from issuers but remain alert to inflation persistence and policy uncertainty. |
| Aug 7 2025 | 2025 Q2 | - | credit spreads, floating-rate loans, income, Leveraged Loans, liquidity | - | Bank loans and floating-rate credit remain attractive as elevated base rates and spread compression continue to support high carry and income generation. The manager emphasizes resilience in issuer fundamentals despite macro volatility, with active rotation toward higher-quality BB loans to balance liquidity and return. The outlook favors floating-rate instruments as a cushion against rate uncertainty and spread widening. |
| Mar 31 2025 | 2025 Q1 | - | - | - | |
| Sep 30 2024 | 2024 Q3 | - | - | - | |
| Jun 30 2024 | 2024 Q2 | - | - | - |
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| 2025 Q4 |
CreditFund focuses on elevated carry in high yield credit markets with spreads remaining range bound below 300 basis points. Manager believes high yield credit is fundamentally strong but valuations are tight, particularly in higher quality BBs. Strategy emphasizes sourcing positions with higher income levels given limited price appreciation opportunities. |
High Yield Credit Spreads Carry Investment Grade |
RatesFederal Reserve resumed rate-cutting cycle with first cut since December 2024, signaling resumption of easing. Expected three cuts of 25bps between now and first quarter 2026 as Fed responds to signs of weakness in US labor market. |
Fed Monetary Policy Labor Market Easing Liquidity | |
| 2025 Q3 |
CreditFund focuses on elevated carry in high yield credit markets with spreads remaining range bound below 300 basis points. Manager believes high yield credit is fundamentally strong but valuations are tight, particularly in higher quality BBs. Strategy emphasizes sourcing positions with higher income levels given limited price appreciation opportunities. |
High Yield Credit Spreads Carry Investment Grade |
| 2025 Q2 |
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