Lazard International Equity Portfolio Open Shares (LZIOX)
| Fund Assets | 1.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.86% |
| Dividend Growth | 66.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.80 |
| YTD Return | 9.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 36.27% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.00 |
| 52-Week High | 20.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 91 |
| Inception Date | Jan 23, 1997 |
About LZIOX
Lazard International Equity Portfolio Open Shares is an open-end mutual fund that primarily invests in equity securities, focusing on large, non-U.S. companies. Its investment approach emphasizes identifying international stocks that are perceived to be undervalued by the market, offering exposure to developed markets outside the United States. The portfolio is diversified across various sectors—including industrials, consumer defensive, technology, healthcare, and utilities—with significant holdings in companies such as RELX PLC, Unilever PLC, and Roche Holding AG. Managed by Lazard Asset Management, the fund seeks to capture long-term growth potential by leveraging disciplined, fundamental research and a quality-oriented strategy. This portfolio plays an important role in broadening investor access to global markets, serving as a core international equity component in diversified investment strategies.
Performance
LZIOX had a total return of 36.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.88%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 2.63% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 2.21% |
| RELX PLC | REL | 2.19% |
| Engie SA | ENGI | 2.18% |
| National Bank of Greece S.A. | ETE | 2.14% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.11% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 2.10% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 2.09% |
| Lazard Govt Mny Mmkt Ins Lzixx | n/a | 2.08% |
| UniCredit S.p.A. | UCG | 1.96% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $2.10635 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.15776 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.14072 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.22147 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.55742 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $0.01287 | Aug 18, 2023 |