Lazard European Smaller Companies Fund A Acc

The Lazard European Smaller Companies Fund focuses on achieving capital growth by actively investing at least 70% of its assets in the shares and equity-related securities of smaller European companies, typically those similar in size to those in the MSCI Europe Small Cap Index. The portfolio includes common and preferred stocks, convertible securities, warrants, and rights of these smaller firms. Additionally, the Fund may hold cash or cash equivalents, invest in other investment funds or exchange-traded funds that align with its equity objectives, and use derivatives to optimize portfolio management. The Fund also has the flexibility to keep investments in companies that grow beyond the small-cap category over time.