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ClearBridge International Growth ADR ESG Portfolios

As of 09/30/2025

Year to Date Returns (Net)

17.00%

 
 

Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)

19.58%

 

Overview

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Investment Overview

ClearBridge International Growth ADR ESG Portfolios were designed to allow investors to diversify their portfolios by participating in the potential growth of international markets. The portfolios invest approximately 80-90% in larger companies and primarily in ADRs.

The ESG Investment Program actively incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the fundamental research platform and into the stock-selection process. In addition, ongoing company engagement and shareholder advocacy are key components of the Program.

A few examples of the ESG considerations include:

  • Innovative workplace policies, employee benefits and programs
  • Environmental management system strength, eco-efficiency and life-cycle analysis
  • Community involvement, strategic philanthropy and reputation management
  • Strong corporate governance and independence on the board

ClearBridge is a Signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, and is affiliated with the Investor Network on Climate Risk, the Carbon Disclosure Project, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, the Global Impact Investing Network, and the US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment.

Investment Objective

Seeks:

  • Long-term capital appreciation, complemented by issuer and portfolio risk management. Our strategy aims to outperform the MSCI EAFE Index over a full market cycle. 
  • To actively evaluate a company’s ESG drivers of business performance to gauge its level of social awareness.
Investment Philosophy

We believe that: 

  • International equities may vary significantly from fair value due to macroeconomic/exogenous factors and company-specific endogenous issues.
  • Through fundamental analysis, we seek to identify companies with superior capital appreciation prospects and competitive risk-adjusted returns achieved by capitalizing on the convergence between a company’s investment potential and its ESG management aspects.
Portfolio Positioning
  • Core international developed market portfolio 
  • Low turnover — seeks tax efficiency

Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. There is no guarantee that the Portfolio's objectives will be met.

Key differentiators:
  • High-quality developed markets focus 
  • Focus on companies able to grow through a variety of economic market conditions as a result of product or service leadership 
  • 80% + of portfolio in large-cap (more than $10B franchises) 
  • Usually no more than 15% in emerging markets domiciled exposure 
  • Will usually have 30-50 names in portfolio
  • Explicit limits at sector, country and position levels

Investment Process

Investment Process

Step 1 - Define the Investment Universe

Consider companies that have strong balance sheets, good management, offer unique products or services, or have strong niche positions locally or globally.

Step 2 - Apply Fundamental Analysis

Use a bottom-up approach to evaluate current and future prospects and ensure that accounting compliance, data accuracy and global comparability goals are met.

Step 3 - Select Securities and Construct Portfolio

Build a diversified portfolio with approximately 40 to 60 stocks across 10 to 20 countries. Complement larger core holdings (approximately 80-90%) with tactical investments (approximately 10-20%) in smaller companies that have met our ESG criteria.

Step 4 - Monitor Continuously

Re-examine a current holding when unit growth/earnings deteriorate, valuation exceeds expectations, and when there is an adverse acquisition or a loss of franchise or market share.

The investment process may change over time. The characteristics set forth above are intended as a general illustration of some of the criteria the strategy team considers in selecting securities for client portfolios. There is no guarantee investment objectives will be achieved.

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.

Portfolio Managers

Elisa Mazen

New York, United States

Managed Portfolio Since 2009

Michael Testorf, CFA®

Florida, United States

Managed Portfolio Since 2015

Pawel Wroblewski, CFA®

New York, United States

Managed Portfolio Since 2009

Performance

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Portfolio Holdings

Top Equity Issuers

As of 09/30/2025 Updated Quarterly

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Portfolio
Sony Group Corp 3.60%
SAP SE 3.33%
Sea Ltd 3.28%
Siemens Energy AG 2.82%
Argenx SE 2.75%
Unilever PLC 2.67%
AstraZeneca PLC 2.56%
Tesco PLC 2.55%
Danone SA 2.51%
Tencent Holdings Ltd 2.44%

Documents

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Factsheet

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Product Commentary

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Disclosure

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Pitchbook

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Risks

What Are the Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. 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. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. The managers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies may limit the types and number of investments available and, as a result, may forgo favorable market opportunities or underperform strategies that are not subject to such criteria. There is no guarantee that the strategy's ESG directives will be successful or will result in better performance.