Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio (LZUSX)
Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S. companies. It may invest up to 20% of its assets in securities of non-U.S. companies. Although the Portfolio generally focuses on large cap companies, the market capitalizations of issuers in which the Portfolio invests may vary with market conditions and the Portfolio also may invest in mid cap and small cap companies. It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US52106N6242 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 52106N624 |
| Issuer | Lazard |
| Inception Date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $10,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
LZUSX features an expense ratio of 0.70%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio had a return of 12.62% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.55% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio had an annualized return of 10.48%, which was very close to the S&P 500 benchmark's annualized return of 10.92%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 12.62% | 19.77% |
| 1 month | -1.37% | -0.67% |
| 6 months | 6.27% | 10.27% |
| 1 year | 24.55% | 31.07% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 12.16% | 13.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.48% | 10.92% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LZUSX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.97% | 4.31% | 1.97% | -3.57% | 3.01% | 2.56% | 2.85% | 1.17% | 0.80% | -2.04% | 12.62% | ||
| 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% |
| 2020 | 1.58% | -8.51% | -13.95% | 13.10% | 4.87% | 0.61% | 4.88% | 7.10% | -2.83% | -2.35% | 10.78% | 4.09% | 17.28% |
| 2019 | 6.94% | 4.21% | 1.58% | 3.80% | -5.41% | 6.68% | 2.06% | -1.13% | 1.63% | 1.53% | 3.41% | 3.17% | 31.71% |
| 2018 | 5.79% | -3.12% | -2.12% | 0.08% | 2.32% | 0.16% | 4.14% | 3.19% | 0.75% | -6.50% | 2.05% | -9.09% | -3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.06% | 3.20% | 0.49% | 1.22% | 0.56% | 0.16% | 1.67% | 0.00% | 2.41% | 1.49% | 2.40% | 1.21% | 18.18% |
| 2016 | -5.84% | -0.48% | 7.10% | -0.64% | 2.29% | -1.43% | 4.90% | 1.03% | 0.53% | -2.88% | 3.51% | 1.85% | 9.67% |
| 2015 | -4.50% | 5.73% | -1.19% | 0.32% | 1.45% | -1.66% | 1.05% | -6.25% | -2.64% | 6.90% | -1.23% | -2.01% | -4.72% |
| 2014 | -2.96% | 4.62% | 0.16% | 0.55% | 2.43% | 2.75% | -2.16% | 4.40% | -2.15% | 2.42% | 4.21% | 0.18% | 15.01% |
| 2013 | 4.55% | 0.85% | 4.32% | 1.35% | 3.28% | -2.49% | 5.20% | -3.09% | 1.82% | 5.19% | 2.18% | 2.51% | 28.39% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LZUSX is 55, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio (LZUSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio provided a 1.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.36 | $0.93 | $0.71 | $1.44 | $1.80 | $1.29 | $0.39 | $0.86 | $1.92 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 1.15% | 1.09% | 2.77% | 5.78% | 5.28% | 11.94% | 17.56% | 10.34% | 3.39% | 7.79% | 15.48% | 3.83% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.71 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 | $1.44 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $1.80 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $1.29 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.39 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.86 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.71 | $1.92 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.48 |
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.
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 55.78%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 963 trading sessions.
The current Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio drawdown is 2.81%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.78% | Jun 5, 2007 | 442 | Mar 9, 2009 | 963 | Jan 4, 2013 | 1405 |
| -35.12% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 108 | Aug 25, 2020 | 133 |
| -23.05% | Nov 17, 2021 | 219 | Sep 30, 2022 | 327 | Jan 22, 2024 | 546 |
| -19.11% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 145 |
| -18.06% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 200 | Nov 25, 2016 | 361 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio volatility is 3.41%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.