LZEMX vs. ESCIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (LZEMX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (ESCIX).
LZEMX is managed by Lazard. It was launched on Jul 14, 1994. ESCIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Oct 3, 2011.
Performance
LZEMX vs. ESCIX - Performance Comparison
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LZEMX vs. ESCIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LZEMX Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 5.00% | 41.35% | 7.60% | 22.44% | -14.86% | 5.37% | -0.07% | 18.06% | -18.11% | 28.02% |
ESCIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | 26.07% | 3.55% | 19.64% | -24.45% | 11.93% | 43.41% | 15.24% | -22.01% | 28.57% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LZEMX achieves a 5.00% return, which is significantly lower than ESCIX's 8.91% return. Over the past 10 years, LZEMX has underperformed ESCIX with an annualized return of 9.23%, while ESCIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.84% annualized return.
LZEMX
- 1D
- -0.53%
- 1M
- -9.45%
- YTD
- 5.00%
- 6M
- 15.58%
- 1Y
- 39.76%
- 3Y*
- 21.92%
- 5Y*
- 10.81%
- 10Y*
- 9.23%
ESCIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 8.91%
- 6M
- 13.79%
- 1Y
- 41.15%
- 3Y*
- 16.77%
- 5Y*
- 5.75%
- 10Y*
- 9.84%
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LZEMX vs. ESCIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
LZEMX has a 1.06% expense ratio, which is lower than ESCIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LZEMX vs. ESCIX — Risk / Return Rank
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LZEMX vs. ESCIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (LZEMX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (ESCIX). 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.
| LZEMX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.74 | 2.59 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.49 | 3.42 | +0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.47 | 2.47 | +1.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.04 | 14.33 | -1.29 |
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
| LZEMX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.74 | 2.59 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.77 | 0.37 | +0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 0.56 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.38 | 0.39 | -0.01 |
Correlation
The correlation between LZEMX and ESCIX is 0.74, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
LZEMX vs. ESCIX - Dividend Comparison
LZEMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.95%, more than ESCIX's 0.42% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LZEMX Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 1.95% | 2.05% | 3.11% | 3.76% | 5.92% | 4.89% | 2.11% | 2.45% | 2.10% | 1.99% | 1.48% | 2.14% |
ESCIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 0.42% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.56% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 1.66% | 1.16% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
LZEMX vs. ESCIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LZEMX drawdown since its inception was -60.08%, which is greater than ESCIX's maximum drawdown of -48.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LZEMX and ESCIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LZEMX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.08% | -48.76% | -11.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.61% | -12.84% | +2.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.55% | -36.59% | +6.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.08% | -48.76% | +4.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.42% | -0.74% | -9.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.71% | -13.45% | -3.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.83% | 2.49% | +0.34% |
Volatility
LZEMX vs. ESCIX - Volatility Comparison
Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (LZEMX) has a higher volatility of 5.92% compared to Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund (ESCIX) at 0.00%. This indicates that LZEMX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ESCIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LZEMX | ESCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.92% | 0.00% | +5.92% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.63% | 8.91% | +0.72% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.26% | 15.75% | -1.49% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.09% | 15.86% | -1.77% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.33% | 17.64% | -1.31% |