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Lazard Asset Management Completes Conversion of Mutual Fund to Launch International Dynamic Equity ETF
NEW YORK, May 12, 2025--Lazard today announced that it has completed the conversion of the Lazard International Equity Advantage mutual fund into the exchange-traded fund (ETF), Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (NYSE: IEQ), listed on the New York Stock Exchange. IEQ offers investors a way to invest in international equities through a more tax-efficient, lower fee solution.
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