Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The fund will seek to achieve its investment objective and produce investment returns by pursuing a core debt strategy, with an emerging market focus, by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio comprised primarily of: bonds, other debt securities and derivatives.

Fund Strategy

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	1.17%	3.51%	7.19%	11.86%	8.32%	6.31%	-0.05%	2.55%
Growth return	-1.52%	1.29%	4.95%	10.78%	6.97%	5.32%	-1.52%	-0.51%
Income return	2.69%	2.22%	2.24%	1.08%	1.35%	0.99%	1.47%	3.06%
Market index (JPM GBI EM Global TR AUD)
Total return	-3.53%	-3.48%	-2.9%	-1.67%	3.93%	5.82%	3.44%	4.23%

As at 28 Feb 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt

Cash: 16.80%

Fixed Interest: 83.20%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt
Responsible Entity	Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co
APIR Code	LAZ0023AU
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds - Emerging Market Debt
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Unknown
Fund Inception	4 Mar 2013
Fund Size	$13 million (as at 28 Feb 2026)
Entry Price	$0.8849 (as at 13 Mar 2026)
Exit Price	$0.8796 (as at 13 Mar 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.81% (as at 30 Oct 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.81% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$20,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Sep 2025)

Holding (as at 30 Sep 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Mexico (United Mexican States)	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	8.17%
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FAQs about the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt

What is the objective of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The objective of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is The fund will seek to achieve its investment objective and produce investment returns by pursuing a core debt strategy, with an emerging market focus, by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio comprised primarily of: bonds, other debt securities and derivatives.

What is the strategy for the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The strategy of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is The fund will seek to achieve its investment objective and produce investment returns by pursuing a core debt strategy, with an emerging market focus, by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio comprised primarily of: bonds, other debt securities and derivatives.

What is the APIR code of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The APIR code of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is LAZ0023AU.

What was Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s total return last month?

Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s total return last month was 1.17%. This was made up of a growth return of -1.52% and an income return of 2.69%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2026.

What was Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s total return for the last three months?

Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s total return for the last three months was 3.51%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.29% and an income return of 2.22%%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2026.

What is Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s one-year total return?

Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s one-year total return is 11.86%. This was made up of a growth return of 10.78% and an income return of 1.08%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2026.

What is Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s three-year total return?

Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt’s one-year total return is 6.31%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.32% and an income return of 0.99%. These returns were calculated as at 28 Feb 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is :

Cash: 16.80%

Fixed Interest: 83.20%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co.

What sector/asset class does the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund belong to?

The Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund belongs to the Bonds - Emerging Market Debt sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

As at 28 Feb 2026, the size of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund was $13 million.

What is the inception date of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund has an inception date of 4 Mar 2013.

What is the current entry price of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The current entry price of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is $0.8849 per unit and the current exit price is $0.8796 per unit (as at 13 Mar 2026).

What is the current exit price of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The current exit price of the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is $0.8796 per unit and the current entry price is $0.8849 per unit (as at 13 Mar 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Lazard Emerging Markets Total Return Debt managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

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