Investment Research

Investment Research projects take an in-depth look at a wide array of investment topics. Academic in nature, our Investment Research showcases the work of Lazard's thought leaders from around the globe.

Traveling Analyst Series

The Traveling Analyst series of Investment Research focuses on the relevance of specific countries or regions for the global investor. Each issue reports the thoughts of Lazard analysts who have traveled to assess the opportunities, risks and implications of investing in different parts of the world.

Introducing Convertible Arbitrage into a Portfolio of Stocks and Bonds

Fixed Income: Why Investors Should Think Globally

Quantitative Management:
The Future is Bright

Evolution of the Emerging Markets Equity Asset Class

Index Volatility Futures in Asset Allocation:
A Hedging Framework

Portable Alpha Revolution

The Credit Market Crisis

Clarifying the U.S. Mortgage Crisis

Prime & Subprime Mortgage
Foreclosure Analysis

Investment Focus

The Investment Focus highlights specific investment strategies or asset classes, exploring in detail the opportunities and risks presented to investors.

Fixed Income: The Benefits of Global Diversification and Active Investing

Japan: Undervalued Opportunity or Yet Another False Dawn?

The Top Ten Myths About Closed-end Funds

Lazard's Integrated U.S. 130/30 Strategies

The Case for Large Cap

Investing Overseas

Quarterly Investment Insight

Lazard's quarterly Investment Insight discusses a recent market event or other timely topic from the unique perspective afforded by our global network of investment professionals.

3rd Quarter 2008
The Aviation Industry

2nd Quarter 2008
Corn: The Growing Concern

1st Quarter 2008
Depreciating Dollar: The Buck Stops Here

4th Quarter 2007
Subprime: Navigating the Fallout