LEAIX vs. EFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio (LEAIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX).
LEAIX is managed by Lazard. It was launched on May 28, 2015. EFEIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Nov 3, 2013.
Performance
LEAIX vs. EFEIX - Performance Comparison
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LEAIX vs. EFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LEAIX Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio | 2.56% | 33.74% | 11.41% | 12.67% | -21.01% | 0.96% | 17.39% | 20.44% | -16.25% | 42.52% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | -4.81% | 20.69% | 24.12% | 10.60% | -15.91% | 24.18% | -4.12% | 14.07% | -18.04% | 19.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LEAIX achieves a 2.56% return, which is significantly higher than EFEIX's -4.81% return. Over the past 10 years, LEAIX has outperformed EFEIX with an annualized return of 9.23%, while EFEIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.72% annualized return.
LEAIX
- 1D
- -0.93%
- 1M
- -12.25%
- YTD
- 2.56%
- 6M
- 7.23%
- 1Y
- 33.14%
- 3Y*
- 17.33%
- 5Y*
- 5.47%
- 10Y*
- 9.23%
EFEIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -10.76%
- YTD
- -4.81%
- 6M
- -1.64%
- 1Y
- 12.63%
- 3Y*
- 15.99%
- 5Y*
- 9.66%
- 10Y*
- 6.72%
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LEAIX vs. EFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LEAIX has a 0.91% expense ratio, which is lower than EFEIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LEAIX vs. EFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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LEAIX vs. EFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio (LEAIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| LEAIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.96 | 1.00 | +0.96 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.56 | 1.36 | +1.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.19 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.26 | 1.03 | +1.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.08 | 3.59 | +5.49 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| LEAIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.96 | 1.00 | +0.96 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 | 1.00 | -0.65 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | 0.62 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.57 | 0.36 | +0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between LEAIX and EFEIX is 0.54, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
LEAIX vs. EFEIX - Dividend Comparison
LEAIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.86%, less than EFEIX's 11.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LEAIX Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio | 1.86% | 1.90% | 1.52% | 1.93% | 3.42% | 8.01% | 0.84% | 1.92% | 2.43% | 1.15% | 1.62% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 11.96% | 11.69% | 2.15% | 2.26% | 0.17% | 1.61% | 0.96% | 1.63% | 1.44% | 0.88% | 0.38% |
Drawdowns
LEAIX vs. EFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LEAIX drawdown since its inception was -37.24%, smaller than the maximum EFEIX drawdown of -40.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LEAIX and EFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LEAIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.24% | -40.50% | +3.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.29% | -11.62% | -1.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.30% | -20.83% | -15.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.24% | -40.50% | +3.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.29% | -11.62% | -1.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.67% | -12.38% | +0.71% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.31% | 3.32% | -0.01% |
Volatility
LEAIX vs. EFEIX - Volatility Comparison
Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio (LEAIX) has a higher volatility of 6.71% compared to Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX) at 6.28%. This indicates that LEAIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than EFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LEAIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.71% | 6.28% | +0.43% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.58% | 8.74% | +2.84% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.53% | 12.26% | +4.27% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.62% | 9.69% | +5.93% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.29% | 10.93% | +6.36% |