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SASMX

ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Fund

As of 11/03/2025

NAV 1

$38.78

$-0.01 (-0.03%)
 

POP 2

$41.04

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV 3

13.46%

 

Effective December 1, 2025, the fund will reopen to purchases and incoming exchanges from new investors. Refer to the prospectus supplement for more information. Date is subject to change.

Overview

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Fund Description

  • Invests primarily in growth-oriented small cap U.S. companies.

  • Seeks long-term capital growth using a bottom-up investment process and a team of sector analysts.

  • Emphasizes companies believed to have strong management teams, good multi-year growth prospects, growing demand, dominant positions and strong or improving financial profiles.

Meet Your Manager

ClearBridge Investments

ClearBridge Investments is a well-established global investment manager focusing on proprietary research and fundamental investing. With over 60 years of experience building portfolios for clients seeking income solutions, high active share or low-volatility, long-tenured portfolio managers provide strong leadership in a centralized investment structure.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Share Class Inception Date 
07/01/1998
Fund Inception Date 
07/01/1998
Benchmark 
Russell 2000 Growth Index
Investment Style 
Growth
Morningstar Category 
Small Growth
Lipper Classification 
Small-Cap Growth Funds
Dividend Frequency, if any 
Annually
Total Net Assets  As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$2.34 Billion
Portfolio Turnover 
22%
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 03/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio4 
1.19%
Net Expense Ratio45 
1.19%
Maximum Initial Charge 
5.50%
CDSC6 
1.00%
Identifiers
Fund Number 
7981
Ticker 
SASMX
CUSIP Code 
52470H815

Portfolio Managers

Aram Green

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2007

Jeffrey E Bailin, CFA®

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2023

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually
Capital Gain Distributions 
December

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distribution amounts may be estimates
Record Date  
12/10/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
12/11/2025
Reinvestment Date  
12/11/2025
Payable Date  
12/11/2025
Reinvestment Price  
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$8.8770-$9.7650 Estimates
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.0000-$0.0000 Estimates
Income  
Total Distribution Per Share  
Estimates

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 134004043
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Dec 11
Ordinary Dividends  
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
2.9078
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
2.9078
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 11/03/2025 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 11/03/2025

Share Prices

As of 11/03/2025
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$38.78
NAV Change1 
$-0.01
NAV Change (%)1 
-0.03%
POP2 (Public Offering Price)
$41.04

52-Week Range

Highest NAV 
$40.56
Lowest NAV 
$27.64

Documents

Fund Literature

PDF Format

Factsheet

Public
PDF Format

Portfolio Holdings

Public
As of Date:
10-22-2025
PDF Format

Product Commentary

Public

Regulatory Documents

PDF Format

Prospectus

Public
PDF Format

Summary Prospectus

Public
PDF Format

Annual Report

Public
PDF Format

Semi-Annual Report

Public
PDF Format

Statement Of Additional Information

Public
PDF Format

Fiscal Q1 Holdings

Public
PDF Format

Fiscal Q3 Holdings

Public
PDF Format

Annual Financial Statements And Other Information

Public
PDF Format

Semi-Annual Financial Statements And Other Information

Public

Risks

What Are the Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Equity securities are subject to price fluctuation and possible loss of principal. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Short selling is a speculative strategy. Unlike the possible loss on a security that is purchased, there is no limit on the amount of loss on an appreciating security that is sold short. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. The investment style may become out of favor, which may have a negative impact on performance. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.