Lazard US Small Cap Equity Select Portfolio Open Shares (LZCOX)
| Fund Assets | 34.57M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.20% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 99.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.83 |
| Dividend Yield | 16.87% |
| Dividend Growth | -69.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.72 |
| YTD Return | 7.96% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.59 |
| 52-Week High | 11.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Jan 30, 1997 |
About LZCOX
Lazard US Small Cap Equity Select Portfolio Open Shares is a mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small capitalization companies based in the United States. The portfolio emphasizes common stocks and seeks diversification across a broad array of sectors, including financial services, real estate, industrials, healthcare, consumer cyclical, and technology. By targeting U.S. small cap firms, the fund aims to capture growth potential that can result from innovation and market expansion within this segment, which often includes emerging or rapidly evolving businesses. The fund utilizes a research-driven investment process and maintains an actively managed approach, regularly adjusting holdings to align with market conditions and opportunities. As part of the small blend category, the portfolio combines growth and value strategies to balance risk and return. Lazard US Small Cap Equity Select Portfolio Open Shares plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic small cap segment of the U.S. equity market, which can offer distinct performance characteristics compared to larger companies.
Performance
LZCOX had a total return of 5.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.38%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.46% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. | DOCN | 3.22% |
| Zeta Global Holdings Corp. | ZETA | 2.71% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 2.41% |
| Wintrust Financial Corporation | WTFC | 2.28% |
| Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | CWST | 2.23% |
| Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. | FND | 2.19% |
| First American Financial Corporation | FAF | 2.14% |
| First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. | FWRG | 2.13% |
| The Toro Company | TTC | 2.09% |
| BankUnited, Inc. | BKU | 2.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.13153 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4196 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.30964 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.52135 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.77484 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.21914 | Aug 18, 2023 |