Lazard Launches Actively Managed ETF for Emerging Markets Opportunity

Strategic Insights -

Lazard Asset Management has transformed its long-standing expertise in emerging markets into an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering investors streamlined access to the world's fastest-growing economies. The Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund ETF, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as EMKT, is built on a legacy of over three decades of identifying and investing in companies, sectors, and countries driving growth across emerging markets.

Lazard's proven active management approach, coupled with its localized expertise and multi-faceted perspective, enables the fund to capture growth opportunities while actively managing risk. The portfolio selectively invests in companies with strong financial productivity and long-term growth potential, as well as mispriced and tactical opportunities, to build a balanced exposure to emerging markets.

"Emerging markets are at a pivotal moment, with economic growth accelerating, demographics shifting, and valuations becoming increasingly compelling," said Rohit Chopra, Portfolio Manager for EMKT. "We believe these markets can help investors build more balanced portfolios, with the potential for both growth and diversification."

Key Takeaways:

  • Lazard has been investing in emerging markets for over 30 years, identifying companies, sectors, and countries driving growth across these economies.
  • The new Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund ETF, EMKT, offers high-conviction access to emerging markets through a streamlined and actively managed portfolio.
  • The fund combines localized expertise with a multi-faceted perspective to navigate the unique development phases of each market.
  • Lazard's investment team selectively invests in companies with strong financial productivity and long-term growth potential, as well as mispriced and tactical opportunities.
  • EMKT aims to capture growth opportunities across emerging markets while actively managing risk.

Statistics:

  • Lazard has been at the forefront of emerging markets investing for over 30 years.
  • The Lazard Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund ETF, EMKT, tap into the structural trends shaping emerging economies.
  • Lazard's asset management businesses managed approximately $265 billion of client assets as of September 30, 2025.

Sources:

  • Lazard Asset Management ("LAM") press release, dated [no specific date]
  • "Lazard Launches Actively Managed ETF for Emerging Markets Opportunity" by Lazard Asset Management
  • "About Lazard" on the Lazard website (www.Lazard.com)
  • Lazard Asset Management website (www.LazardAssetManagement.com)
  • "LAZ-AM Risks and Disclosures" on the Lazard website