Lazard International Equity Select Portfolio Open Shares (LZESX)
| Fund Assets | 60.76M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 40.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
| Dividend Growth | 84.23% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.96 |
| YTD Return | 8.61% |
| 1-Year Return | 25.91% |
| 5-Year Return | 28.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.72 |
| 52-Week High | 14.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 85 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2001 |
About LZESX
Lazard International Equity Select Portfolio Open Shares is a mutual fund that aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to large- and mid-cap equities across both developed and select emerging markets, with a focus on companies demonstrating financial productivity and attractive valuations. It employs a value-oriented, bottom-up stock selection process, seeking to identify businesses the managers believe are undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. This approach may result in sector and country allocations that differ from standard international benchmarks, such as the MSCI EAFE Index. The portfolio is generally concentrated, holding between 30 to 45 stocks at any time, and spans a variety of sectors including technology, energy, industrials, healthcare, and financial services. The fund is designed for investors seeking international diversification and exposure to non-U.S. equities, while emphasizing capital preservation and disciplined risk management.
Performance
LZESX had a total return of 25.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.93%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIATX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class M | 1.39% |
| FCPCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class C | 1.89% |
| VWIGX | Vanguard | Vanguard International Growth Fund Investor Shares | 0.37% |
| FCPAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A | 1.14% |
| FIDZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Capital Appreciation Fund - Class Z | 0.78% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| LZSIX | Institutional Shares | 0.90% |
| RLIQX | R6 Shares | 0.85% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.73% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.47% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.06% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.55% |
| Piraeus Bank S.A. | PIRBF | 2.54% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 2.13% |
| ABB Ltd | ABBN | 2.09% |
| Compass Group PLC | CPG | 2.00% |
| KBC Group NV | KBC | 2.00% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.98% |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | SAN | 1.90% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.27967 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.0083 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.14535 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.01096 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.1294 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.14773 | Dec 23, 2022 |