Lazard Developing Markets Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

LDMOX Fund  USD 15.39  0.08  0.52%   
The fund secures a Beta (Market Risk) of 0.66, which conveys possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, Lazard Developing's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Lazard Developing is expected to be smaller as well.

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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Lazard Developing Markets are ranked lower than 21 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly weak basic indicators, Lazard Developing showed solid returns over the last few months and may actually be approaching a breakup point.
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Expense Ratio Date1st of May 2023
Expense Ratio1.3500
  

Lazard Developing Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,340  in Lazard Developing Markets on April 27, 2025 and sell it today you would earn a total of  199.00  from holding Lazard Developing Markets or generate 14.85% return on investment over 90 days. Lazard Developing Markets is currently producing 0.227% returns and takes up 0.8372% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 7% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Lazard, and 96% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days horizon Lazard Developing is expected to generate 1.07 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.07 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.27 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.23 per unit of risk.

Lazard Developing Current Valuation

Undervalued
Today
15.39
Please note that Lazard Developing's price fluctuation is out of control at this time. Based on Macroaxis valuation methodology, the fund cannot be evaluated at this time. Lazard Developing Markets last-minute Real Value cannot be determined due to lack of data. The latest price of Lazard Developing Markets is $15.39. We determine the value of Lazard Developing Markets from analyzing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we recommend acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will merge together.
Since Lazard Developing is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Lazard Mutual Fund. However, Lazard Developing's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  15.39 Real  0.0 Hype  0.0 Naive  15.57
The intrinsic value of Lazard Developing's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Lazard Developing's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Lazard Developing Markets helps investors to forecast how Lazard mutual fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Lazard Developing more accurately as focusing exclusively on Lazard Developing's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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14.7415.5716.40
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Lazard Developing Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Lazard Developing's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Lazard Developing Markets, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Lazard Developing's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

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Estimated Market Risk

 0.84
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93% of assets are more volatile

Expected Return

 0.23
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96% of assets have higher returns

Risk-Adjusted Return

 0.27
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79% of assets perform better
Based on monthly moving average Lazard Developing is performing at about 21% of its full potential. If added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Lazard Developing by adding it to a well-diversified portfolio.

Lazard Developing Fundamentals Growth

Lazard Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Lazard Developing, and Lazard Developing fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Lazard Mutual Fund performance.

About Lazard Developing Performance

Evaluating Lazard Developing's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Lazard Developing has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Lazard Developing has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
The Portfolio invests primarily in equity securities, principally common stocks, of non-U.S. companies whose principal activities are located in emerging market countries . Under normal circumstances, it invests at least 80 percent of its assets in equity securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries.

Things to note about Lazard Developing Markets performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Lazard Developing for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Lazard Developing Markets help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
The fund maintains 98.72% of its assets in stocks
Evaluating Lazard Developing's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Lazard Developing's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Lazard Developing's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Lazard Developing's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Lazard Developing's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Lazard Developing's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Lazard Developing's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Lazard Developing's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Lazard Developing's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Lazard Developing's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Lazard Developing's mutual fund market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

Other Information on Investing in Lazard Mutual Fund

Lazard Developing financial ratios help investors to determine whether Lazard Mutual Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Lazard with respect to the benefits of owning Lazard Developing security.
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