Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio Institutional Shares (LZUSX)
| Fund Assets | 76.90M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 111.24% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.00 |
| YTD Return | 7.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.08% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.36 |
| 52-Week High | 18.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.93 |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | Dec 30, 2004 |
About LZUSX
Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio Institutional Shares is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in large-cap U.S. equities. The fund’s primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S. companies, with a focus on identifying businesses deemed undervalued by the investment team. Managed since 2004, the portfolio typically holds a concentrated selection of around 31 securities, emphasizing a focused, non-diversified approach that seeks to benefit from in-depth fundamental research. Notable sector exposures include technology, consumer cyclicals, financial services, and healthcare, with significant allocations to companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet. The fund’s selective strategy results in a high proportion of assets in its top holdings, reflecting conviction-driven positions. By targeting established industry leaders and potential growth opportunities, the Lazard US Equity Focus Portfolio plays a significant role among institutional investors seeking concentrated U.S. equity exposure aligned with a value-oriented philosophy.
Performance
LZUSX had a total return of 17.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.16%.
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Top 10 Holdings
47.97% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.48% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.50% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 6.20% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.11% |
| Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | ICE | 4.17% |
| LAZARD GOVT MNY MMKT INS | n/a | 3.95% |
| Waste Management, Inc. | WM | 3.59% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 3.34% |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | ADI | 3.32% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $2.08598 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.21506 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.05774 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.03155 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.16728 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.3121 | Dec 23, 2022 |