Notable companies
The most notable companies in this group are Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK), PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL).
Industry description
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Portfolio invests primarily in equity securities, principally common stocks, of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. In managing the Portfolio, the Investment Manager utilizes a quantitatively driven, bottom up stock selection process.
Market Cap
The average market capitalization across the Lazard Managed Equity Volatility Instl MF is 142.28B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 2.29B to 381.78B. PG holds the highest valuation in this group at 381.78B. The lowest valued company is ROG at 2.29B.
Volume
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Lazard Managed Equity Volatility Instl MF was 11%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was 14% and the average quarterly volume growth was 22%
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Valuation Rating: 41
P/E Growth Rating: 51
Price Growth Rating: 47
SMR Rating: 49
Profit Risk Rating: 37
Seasonality Score: -6 (-100 ... +100)