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Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale - Managed Fund

Fund Objective
The Fund will invest in listed companies which we consider have an “economic franchise”, meaning companies which we believe have a higher degree of earnings forecastability. The Fund may also invest in initial public offerings, that meet our definition of an economic franchise and which are expected to be listed within 3 months from the date of purchase. The number of securities will generally range from 25 to 50 which means Lazard makes active investment decisions as to which securities the Fund holds.
Fund Strategy
The Fund will invest in listed companies which we consider have an “economic franchise”, meaning companies which we believe have a higher degree of earnings forecastability. The Fund may also invest in initial public offerings, that meet our definition of an economic franchise and which are expected to be listed within 3 months from the date of purchase. The number of securities will generally range from 25 to 50 which means Lazard makes active investment decisions as to which securities the Fund holds.
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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 6.73% 20.84% 18.45% 7.71% 4.41% 5.48% 5.88% -%
Growth return 6.85% 21.22% 19.19% 8.61% 0.72% 0.16% 1.3% -%
Income return -0.12% -0.38% -0.74% -0.9% 3.69% 5.32% 4.58% -%
Market index (Vanguard Intl Shares Index Hdg AUD TR)
Total return 0.87% 5.67% 9.66% 13.17% 16.48% 15.02% 12.89% 11.13%
As at 31 Aug 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale
International Equities
100.52%
Cash
-0.52%
Australian Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%
Average Allocation of Peers
International Equities
97.08%
Cash
1.56%
Australian Equities
1.23%
Property & Infrastructure
0.20%
Fixed Interest
-0.08%
Alternatives
0.02%

General Information

Fund Details
Type Description
Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale
Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co
LAZ7556AU
Equity World - Currency Hedged
starstar (as at 31 Aug 2026)
Investment Fund
16 Nov 2020
$8.64 million (as at 24 Sep 2026)
$0.7653 (as at 24 Sep 2026)
$0.7622 (as at 24 Sep 2026)
Open
Offer information
Type Description
MER 1.25% (as at 30 Oct 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR) 1.25% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment $20,000
Minimum additional investments $5,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Jun 2026)

Holding (as at 30 Jun 2026) Type % of Portfolio
H&R Block Inc 6.75%
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FAQs about the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale

The objective of the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is The Fund will invest in listed companies which we consider have an “economic franchise”, meaning companies which we believe have a higher degree of earnings forecastability. The Fund may also invest in initial public offerings, that meet our definition of an economic franchise and which are expected to be listed within 3 months from the date of purchase. The number of securities will generally range from 25 to 50 which means Lazard makes active investment decisions as to which securities the Fund holds.

The strategy of the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is The Fund will invest in listed companies which we consider have an “economic franchise”, meaning companies which we believe have a higher degree of earnings forecastability. The Fund may also invest in initial public offerings, that meet our definition of an economic franchise and which are expected to be listed within 3 months from the date of purchase. The number of securities will generally range from 25 to 50 which means Lazard makes active investment decisions as to which securities the Fund holds.

The APIR code of the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is LAZ7556AU.

Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale’s total return last month was 6.73%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.85% and an income return of -0.12%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2026.

Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale’s total return for the last three months was 20.84%. This was made up of a growth return of 21.22% and an income return of -0.38%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2026.

Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale’s one-year total return is 7.71%. This was made up of a growth return of 8.61% and an income return of -0.9%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2026.

Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale’s one-year total return is 5.48%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.16% and an income return of 5.32%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2026.

The asset allocation of the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is :

International Equities
100.52%
Cash
-0.52%
Australian Equities
0%
Property & Infrastructure
0%
Fixed Interest
0%
Alternatives
0%

The Responsible Entity for the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co.

The Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund belongs to the Equity World - Currency Hedged sector/asset class.

As at 24 Sep 2026, the size of the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund was $8.64 million.

The Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund has an inception date of 16 Nov 2020.

The current entry price of the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is $0.7653 per unit and the current exit price is $0.7622 per unit (as at 24 Sep 2026).

The current exit price of the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is $0.7622 per unit and the current entry price is $0.7653 per unit (as at 24 Sep 2026).

The minimum initial investment amount for the Lazard Global Equity Franchise Hedged Wholesale managed fund is $20,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.