Lazard US Small Cap Equity Select Portfolio Institutional Shares (LZSCX)
| Fund Assets | 36.32M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.95% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 100.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.58 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Dividend Growth | -68.33% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.81 |
| YTD Return | 18.54% |
| 1-Year Return | 28.32% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.80% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.77 |
| 52-Week High | 14.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.28 |
| Holdings | 72 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 1991 |
About LZSCX
Lazard US Small Cap Equity Select Portfolio Institutional Shares is an open-end mutual fund specializing in U.S. small-cap equities. Managed by Lazard Asset Management LLC since its inception in 1991, the fund’s primary objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment in common stocks of small-cap companies, typically aligning with the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to U.S. small- and mid-cap equities, offering exposure to a broad spectrum of industries and sectors across the U.S. economy. The portfolio employs a blend strategy, aiming for a balance between growth and value stocks and using bottom-up, fundamental analysis to select investments. With a diversified portfolio—typically holding over 70 securities—the fund represents a focused approach to capturing the growth potential of emerging and established small-cap U.S. businesses. It is benchmarked against indices like the Russell 2000 and Russell 2500, and is structured for institutional investors seeking an actively managed, research-driven approach to the small-cap segment of the equity market.
Performance
LZSCX had a total return of 28.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.46%.
Top 10 Holdings
21.06% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 2.68% |
| Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. | TCBI | 2.27% |
| Wintrust Financial Corporation | WTFC | 2.24% |
| The Toro Company | TTC | 2.11% |
| First American Financial Corporation | FAF | 2.08% |
| Regal Rexnord Corporation | RRX | 1.97% |
| Landstar System, Inc. | LSTR | 1.95% |
| The Middleby Corporation | MIDD | 1.92% |
| Roku, Inc. | ROKU | 1.92% |
| First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. | FWRG | 1.91% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.16033 | 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 |