Lazard Global Total Return & Income Fund Inc

Lazard Global Total Return & Income Fund, Inc. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The firm invests primarily in global equity and currency investments. It also seeks enhanced income by investing in short duration emerging market forward currency contracts and other emerging market debt instruments. The company was founded on January 27, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.14941 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on December 23, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 11, 2024. The ex-dividend date is December 11, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution tod.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in October

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.14941 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on November 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 12, 2024. The ex-dividend date is November 12, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution tod.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in September

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund has seen its discount narrow significantly, helping to push the fund to outperform the S&P 500 over the past year. The fund's managed distribution policy was increased from 7% to 10%, a factor contributing to the discount narrowing and making it less of a bargain than it had been. LGI's portfolio includes global equity exposure and forward currency contracts, enhancing the potential for providing distribution coverage but also increasing leverage and risk.

LGI: Discount Narrows With Distribution Policy Shift Earlier This Year

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.14941 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on October 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on October 11, 2024. The ex-dividend date is October 11, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today,.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in August

The Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Inc offers high current income by investing in global equities, providing better inflation protection than fixed-income securities. Despite recent share price underperformance, including distributions reveals the LGI closed-end fund's total return outpaced both the S&P 500 and MSCI World Index. The fund's U.S. exposure is high, but lower than the MSCI World Index, so it should offer better returns if foreign markets continue to outperform the U.S.

LGI: High Yield And Exposure To Outperforming Foreign Assets (Rating Upgrade)

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.14941 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on September 23, 2024 to shareholders of record on September 11, 2024. The ex-dividend date is September 11, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in July

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.14941 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on August 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on August 12, 2024. The ex-dividend date is August 12, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, Ju.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in June

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Inc offers global diversification and high income, appealing to those seeking to reduce exposure to the US and US Dollar. The Fund's focus on global opportunities allows for better growth and investment opportunities worldwide. The Fund's high yield of 7.56% is attractive, but lower than peers. It also tends to vary with time.

LGI: A Worthy Global Fund, But Higher U.S. Exposure Than Some Peers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the monthly distribution to shareholders, pursuant to the Fund's Managed Distribution Policy. Beginning with the distribution payable on July 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on July 11, 2024, which was previously announced on June 24, 2024, the Fund will pay, on a monthly basis, a distribution equal to, on an annualized ba.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Announces Increased Monthly Distribution

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.10459 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on July 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on July 11, 2024. The ex-dividend date is July 11, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, June 24,.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in May

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.10459 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on June 24, 2024 to shareholders of record on June 11, 2024. The ex-dividend date is June 11, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, May 22,.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in April

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.10459 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on May 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 13, 2024. The ex-dividend date is May 10, 2024. The Fund paid a previously declared distribution yesterday, April 22, 2.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in March

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.10459 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on April 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on April 11, 2024. The ex-dividend date is April 10, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, March.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in February

The Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Inc offers a high level of current income without sacrificing potential equity gains. The LGI closed-end fund has outperformed major indices recently, despite having lower exposure to mega-cap technology companies than the major indices. The fund primarily invests in common equities, with a small allocation to emerging market debt securities and currencies.

LGI: Unique Equity CEF With Fully-Covered Distribution At An Enormous Discount

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.10459 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on March 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 12, 2024. The ex-dividend date is March 11, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution today, Febru.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in January

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution of $0.10459 per share on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on February 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2024. The ex-dividend date is February 12, 2024. The Fund will pay a previously declared distribution tod.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in December

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors pursuant to a Managed Distribution Policy, a monthly distribution of $0.10459, equivalent to 7% (annualized) of the Fund's net asset value per share as of the close of markets on December 31, 2023 on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on January 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on January 11, 2.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution Amount

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:LGI) is confirming today, pursuant to its Managed Distribution Policy, as previously authorized by its Board of Directors, a monthly distribution equal to, on an annualized basis, 7.0% of the Fund's net asset value per share as of the close of markets on December 29, 2023 on the Fund's outstanding common stock. The distribution is payable on January 22, 2024 to shareholders of record on January 11, 20.

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Declares Monthly Distribution and Issues Estimated Sources of the Distribution Announced in November

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Inc is a hybrid fund that invests in equity positions as well as emerging market fixed-income securities and forward currency contracts. The LGI closed-end fund's discount has widened significantly, presenting a potential long-term opportunity for investors. The fund's managed distribution policy based on NAV sees it reset to 7% annually.

LGI: A Fairly Unique Global Fund Trading At A Substantial Discount

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund offers a current yield of 8.26%, indicating that the market expects that the fund can sustain this payout. The fund has underperformed the S&P 500 Index and MSCI World Index, resulting in a 4.76% total loss for investors since May. The fund's allocation to cyclical sectors and exposure to technology stocks may pose risks in a potential economic slowdown.

LGI: Global Diversification And Fully-Covered Distribution, But Performance Might Disappoint

Eaton Vance Tax Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund is a solid global equities CEF with a 7.4% forward distribution yield. LGI fund has historically earned 7.8% total returns over 5 years, enough to fund its 7.4% distribution yield. However, compared to the Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund, the ETO fund has lower fees, higher returns, and a comparable distribution yield.

LGI Vs. ETO: Which Fund Is Superior?

Investors today are in desperate need of income due to the rapidly rising cost of living. Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund Inc invests in a portfolio of stocks from around the world to deliver a high level of income to investors.

LGI: A Worthy Global Fund To Add To Your Portfolio Today

Lazard Global Total Return & Income Fund's equity portfolio is inclined towards equities from technology, healthcare and financial sectors. Its portfolio also is well-diversified geographically. LGI's current yield seems sustainable due to a combination of deeply diversified portfolio, low level of portfolio risk, and strong capital gains.

LGI: Well-Diversified Balanced Global CEF Generating High Yields And Returns

LGI is a very well-diversified portfolio of American and foreign assets to provide investors with a very high level of income. The fund invests in both common stocks and fixed-income, but it is mostly focused on a fixed income.

LGI: A Well-Diversified Global Fund That Is Worth Considering

Lazard Global Total Return & Income Fund is a closed-end fund that has been operating since 2004. The vehicle has an interesting structure with an Equity / Debt and FX allocation.

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