Investment objective & strategy
As of April 28, 2025 · prospectusObjective. Seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. The Portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued based on their earnings, cash flow or asset values. In addition to common stocks, such equity securities may include depositary receipts. The allocation of the Portfolios assets among emerging market countries may shift from time to time based on the Sub-Advisers judgment and its analysis of market conditions. The Portfolio may invest in securities of companies across the capitalization spectrum, and the market capitalizations of companies in which the Portfolio invests … Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. The Portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of companies that the Sub-Adviser believes are undervalued based on their earnings, cash flow or asset values. In addition to common stocks, such equity securities may include depositary receipts. The allocation of the Portfolios assets among emerging market countries may shift from time to time based on the Sub-Advisers judgment and its analysis of market conditions. The Portfolio may invest in securities of companies across the capitalization spectrum, and the market capitalizations of companies in which the Portfolio invests may vary with market conditions. The Sub-Adviser uses a proprietary system for fundamental securities analysis, including models generated at the security level, and seeks to identify attractive relative value investment opportunities across the emerging markets universe. The Sub-Adviser evaluates potential investments with a screening process that focuses on change and may consider factors including market validation, quality, revisions and valuations. The Sub-Adviser may sell a security from the Portfolio when, in the Sub-Advisers view, the target price is achieved, the risk analysis is unfavorable, the fundamental investment drivers deteriorate or the investment thesis is invalidated, or there is a negative change in corporate strategy or corporate governance. For this Portfolio, emerging market countries include all countries represented by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which currently includes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | — | $29.79M | 4.96% |
| SK HYNIX INC | — | $18.89M | 3.14% |
| CCB-H | — | $13.80M | 2.30% |
| VIBRA ENERGIA SA COMMON STOCK | VBBR3 | $10.55M | 1.76% |
| SHINHAN FINANCIA | — | $10.54M | 1.75% |
| MEDIATEK | — | $10.12M | 1.68% |
| KB FINANCIAL GRO | — | $10.04M | 1.67% |
| GRUPO F BANORT-O | — | $9.99M | 1.66% |
| CHINA MERCHANTS BANK-H COMMON STOCK | 3968 | $9.91M | 1.65% |
| America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. SPON ADS RP CL B | AMX US | $9.84M | 1.64% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Retirement Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 98% | 1.15% |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio · LZOEX, LZEMX, RLEMX | 96% | 1.07% |
| Victory Emerging Markets Fund · USEMX, UIEMX | 31% | 1.24% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | Sub-adviser |
| Equitable Investment Management Group, LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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