# Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (IDEQ): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ideq for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Lazard · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2015-05-29 This actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) endeavors to generate significant long-term capital growth for investors. It achieves this by investing in a diverse collection of companies operating across global markets. The fund's investment strategy utilizes a structured, bottom-up methodology, selecting individual securities based on key analytical dimensions such as their Value, Growth potential, inherent Quality, and prevailing market Sentiment. This systematic framework is also enhanced and refined by the application of seasoned human expertise. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $33.90 | | Expense Ratio | 0.40% | | Assets Under Management | $2.00B | | NAV | $33.49 | | Holdings Count | 251 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.37% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.46 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $28.15 – $36.47 | | Beta | 0.77 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2820 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-18 - Pay date: 2026-06-22 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does IDEQ invest in? This actively managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) endeavors to generate significant long-term capital growth for investors. It achieves this by investing in a diverse collection of companies operating across global markets. The fund's investment strategy utilizes a structured, bottom-up methodology, selecting individual securities based on key analytical dimensions such as their Value, Growth potential, inherent Quality, and prevailing market Sentiment. This systematic framework is also enhanced and refined by the application of seasoned human expertise. ### What is the expense ratio of IDEQ? Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (IDEQ) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is IDEQ? Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (IDEQ) manages $2.00B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is IDEQ actively managed or an index fund? IDEQ is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (IDEQ's is 0.40%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was IDEQ launched? Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (IDEQ) launched in May 2015 and is managed by Lazard. ### How has IDEQ performed? IDEQ's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does IDEQ pay a dividend? Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (IDEQ) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.37%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does IDEQ pay dividends? Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is IDEQ's dividend yield? IDEQ's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.37%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is IDEQ's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for IDEQ was 2026-06-18. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will IDEQ's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.40% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does IDEQ charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from IDEQ's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does IDEQ cost more than a fund like VOO? IDEQ is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.40%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether IDEQ's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to IDEQ? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as IDEQ (0.40%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ideq - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ideq/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ideq/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ideq/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/ideq/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.