RULE 497 DOCUMENT
The interactive data file included as an exhibit to this filing relates to the supplement to the prospectus of The Lazard Funds, Inc. that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 497(e) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on July 27, 2016 (Accession No. 0000899681-16-001596), which is incorporated herein by reference.
Document and Entity Information |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Prospectus: | |
| Document Type | 497 |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2015 |
| Registrant Name | LAZARD FUNDS INC |
| Central Index Key | 0000874964 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Creation Date | Jul. 27, 2016 |
| Document Effective Date | Jul. 27, 2016 |
| Prospectus Date | Apr. 29, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard International Small Cap Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard International Small Cap Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard International Small Cap Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard International Small Cap Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard US Corporate Income Portfolio |
| Lazard US Corporate Income Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard US Corporate Income Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard US Corporate Income Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard US Strategic Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard US Strategic Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard US Strategic Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard US Strategic Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard US Equity Concentrated Portfolio |
| Lazard US Equity Concentrated Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard US Equity Concentrated Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard US Equity Concentrated Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard US Mid Cap Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard US Mid Cap Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard US Mid Cap Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard US Mid Cap Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard US Small-Mid Cap Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard US Small-Mid Cap Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard US Small-Mid Cap Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard US Small-Mid Cap Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard International Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard International Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard International Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard International Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard International Equity Select Portfolio |
| Lazard International Equity Select Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard International Equity Select Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard International Equity Select Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard International Strategic Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard International Strategic Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard International Strategic Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard International Strategic Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Capital Allocator Opportunistic Strategies Portfolio |
| Lazard Capital Allocator Opportunistic Strategies Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Capital Allocator Opportunistic Strategies Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Capital Allocator Opportunistic Strategies Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Developing Markets Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard Developing Markets Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Developing Markets Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Developing Markets Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Blend Portfolio |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Blend Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Blend Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Blend Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Emerging Markets Multi Asset Portfolio |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Multi Asset Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Multi Asset Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Emerging Markets Multi Asset Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard US Realty Income Portfolio |
| Lazard US Realty Income Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard US Realty Income Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard US Realty Income Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard US Realty Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard US Realty Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard US Realty Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard US Realty Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Global Realty Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard Global Realty Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Global Realty Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Global Realty Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Global Fixed Income Portfolio |
| Lazard Global Fixed Income Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Global Fixed Income Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Global Fixed Income Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Global Dynamic Multi Asset Portfolio |
| Lazard Global Dynamic Multi Asset Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Global Dynamic Multi Asset Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Global Dynamic Multi Asset Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Explorer Total Return Portfolio |
| Lazard Explorer Total Return Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Explorer Total Return Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Explorer Total Return Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Global Equity Select Portfolio |
| Lazard Global Equity Select Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Global Equity Select Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Global Equity Select Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Income Portfolio |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Income Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Income Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Emerging Markets Income Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|---|
| Lazard Fundamental Long/Short Portfolio |
| Lazard Fundamental Long/Short Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lazard Fundamental Long/Short Portfolio | ||
| Risk/Return: | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Fundamental Long/Short Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|---|
| Lazard Global Strategic Equity Portfolio |
| Lazard Global Strategic Equity Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Lazard Global Strategic Equity Portfolio | ||
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| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard International Equity Concentrated Portfolio |
| Lazard International Equity Concentrated Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Lazard International Equity Concentrated Portfolio | ||
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| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard International Equity Concentrated Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Enhanced Opportunities Portfolio |
| Lazard Enhanced Opportunities Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Lazard Enhanced Opportunities Portfolio | ||
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| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Enhanced Opportunities Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio | ||
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| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard International Equity Advantage Portfolio |
| Lazard International Equity Advantage Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Lazard International Equity Advantage Portfolio | ||
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| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Risk/Return [Heading] | rr_RiskReturnHeading | Lazard International Equity Advantage Portfolio |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Lazard Managed Equity Volatility Portfolio |
| Lazard Managed Equity Volatility Portfolio |
THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Lazard Managed Equity Volatility Portfolio | ||
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| Supplement [Text Block] | cik0000874964_SupplementTextBlock | THE LAZARD FUNDS, INC. All Portfolios except Lazard US Short Duration Fixed Income Portfolio Supplement to Current Summary Prospectuses and Prospectus Notwithstanding anything in a Portfolio's Summary Prospectus or the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, the redemption fee for each Portfolio is removed and will not be charged effective August 15, 2016. Dated: July 27, 2016
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| Prospectus Date | rr_ProspectusDate | Apr. 29, 2016 |