- ISIN
- US52106N6242
- CUSIP
- 52106N624
- Issuer
- Lazard
- Inception Date
- Dec 30, 2004
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
LZUSX Performance Chart
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio (LZUSX) is up 6.1% since the beginning of the year. LZUSX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LZUSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,543.
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Returns By Period
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio (LZUSX) has returned 6.06% so far this year and 21.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LZUSX has returned 12.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- 3.21%
- YTD
- 6.06%
- 6M
- 6.07%
- 1Y
- 21.70%
- 3Y*
- 15.52%
- 5Y*
- 9.06%
- 10Y*
- 12.87%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
LZUSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2005, LZUSX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LZUSX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.90% | -0.95% | -5.17% | 9.18% | 2.67% | -0.17% | 6.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.07% | -2.51% | -5.26% | -1.45% | 5.32% | 4.32% | 1.87% | 2.09% | 1.76% | 1.90% | 2.52% | 0.17% | 15.23% |
| 2024 | 0.97% | 4.31% | 1.97% | -3.57% | 3.01% | 2.56% | 2.85% | 1.17% | 0.80% | -2.04% | 4.69% | -2.97% | 14.20% |
| 2023 | 5.54% | -3.79% | 3.03% | 1.47% | -0.07% | 5.08% | 2.56% | -2.02% | -4.33% | -1.87% | 9.08% | 4.43% | 19.79% |
| 2022 | -5.60% | -1.65% | 2.82% | -7.24% | -1.34% | -6.27% | 8.66% | -4.59% | -8.97% | 7.51% | 5.86% | -5.60% | -16.97% |
| 2021 | -1.87% | 4.19% | 5.19% | 6.40% | 0.65% | 1.36% | 3.14% | 2.19% | -3.79% | 6.72% | -3.27% | 4.24% | 27.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.49%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2005.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.96, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.49%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 98.20%
- Downside Capture
- 97.67%
Expense Ratio
LZUSX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LZUSX ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio (LZUSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| LZUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.03 | 2.39 | -0.36 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.81 | 3.25 | -0.45 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.43 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.25 | 3.11 | -0.87 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.13 | 14.38 | -5.26 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio provided a 13.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.30 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.30 | $2.30 | $1.09 | $0.17 | $0.36 | $0.93 | $0.71 | $1.44 | $1.80 | $1.29 | $0.40 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 13.02% | 13.81% | 6.61% | 1.09% | 2.77% | 5.78% | 5.28% | 11.94% | 17.57% | 10.34% | 3.41% | 7.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.09 | $2.30 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.09 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.93 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio was 55.40%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 953 trading sessions.
The current Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio drawdown is 0.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.40%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 3y 9mo | 5y 6moJun 2007 - Dec 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.12%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 5d | 6mo 9dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.05%Sep 2022 | 10mo 17d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.18%Apr 2025 | 3mo 16d | 2mo 26d | 6mo 12dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.11%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 4mo | 7mo 1dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LZUSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.40% | -56.78% | +1.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.07% | -9.10% | -0.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.18% | -18.90% | -0.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.05% | -25.43% | +2.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.12% | -33.92% | -1.20% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.17% | 0.00% | -0.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.85% | -10.72% | +2.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.47% | 1.97% | +0.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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