Literature and Research

Investment Research
Academic in nature, our Investment Research showcases the work of Lazard's thought leaders from around the globe.
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.
Eight Reasons Why Electric Cars Will Make Investment Sense
Beyond Cap Weight: The Empirical Evidence for a Diversified Beta
Journal of Indexes Article: Beyond
Cap Weight
The Crumbling Foundation of U.S. House Prices - August 2009 Update
FASB Mark-to-market Accounting Changes - Material or Misunderstood?
The Crumbling Foundation of U.S. House Prices - May 2009 Update
The Crumbling Foundation of U.S. House Prices
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
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Investment Focus
The Investment Focus highlights specific investment strategies or asset classes, exploring in detail the opportunities and risks presented to investors.
Managing Equity Risk: Risk and Reward Redefined
ADRs and GDRs: An Exciting Opportunity For Investing In Overseas Companies
Technology Staples: An Opportunity in Good and Bad Times
Tollroads as Preferred Infrastructure
Managed Volatility: Market-Like Returns for Less Risk?
Revisiting the Case for
Active Investing
The Lure of European Large Caps
(US Version)
Fixed Income: The Benefits of Global Diversification and Active Investing
Japan: Undervalued Opportunity or Yet Another False Dawn?
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Outlook and Commentary
Equity Outlook
Outlook on Global Equity Markets (1Q10)
Outlook on United States (1Q10)
Outlook on Emerging Markets (1Q10)
Outlook on Global Equity Markets (4Q09)
Outlook on Emerging Markets (4Q09)
Outlook on United States (4Q09)
Outlook on Global Equity Markets (3Q09)
Outlook on United States (3Q09)
Outlook on Emerging Markets (3Q09)
Outlook on International Equity Select (2Q09)
Outlook on Global Equity Markets (2Q09)
Outlook on United States (2Q09)
Outlook on Emerging Markets (2Q09)
Fixed Income Outlook
Today Greece; Who Is Next? (1Q10)
Risk-on or Risk-off: Identifying Opportunities Based on Client Objectives (4Q09)
The Opportunities Offered by Dispersion (3Q09)The Municipal Market: A New Paradigm? (3Q08)
Convertibles Outlook
The Convertibles Market (January 2010)
Commentary
Focus on Country Allocations (June 2009)
Rebuilding the Crumbling Foundation of the U.S. Economy - May 2009 Update
Rebuilding the Crumbling Foundation of the U.S. Economy (4Q08)![]()
Investment Facts
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