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Year to Date Returns (Net)
24.25%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
27.12%

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ClearBridge Emerging Markets Portfolios

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This Separately Managed Account (SMA) is inclusive of a SMASh Series

ClearBridge SMASh Series EM Fund

The SMASh Series is available only in a Separately Managed Account (SMA). Please contact your financial professional to learn more about SMAs and the role they can play in a diversified portfolio.

Effective September 30, 2025, the Martin Currie Emerging Markets Portfolios was renamed ClearBridge Emerging Markets Portfolios.
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Overview

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Product Facts

Strategy description

The ClearBridge Emerging Markets Portfolios provide investors with full access to the return potential of emerging market equities through a hybrid structure that uses both a pooled vehicle and American Depository Receipts (ADRs). The pooled vehicle helps ClearBridge provide clients with exposure to equity and related securities of emerging market and developing countries that are difficult to access through ADRs. The hybrid structure retains the customization and tax advantages of a Separately Managed Account (SMA) for directly held securities while broadening the investment universe through the pooled vehicle.

Benchmark
MSCI EM Index Mix
Inception Date
12/31/1993
Asset Class
Equity

Average Annual Total Returns As of 09/30/2025

View performance section for additional info As of 09/30/2025
  • 14.44%1 Year
  • 12.57%3 Years
  • 1.04%5 Years
  • 5.77%10 Years
  • 2.04%Since Inception
    12/31/1993

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.

Top Sectors

Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

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As of 09/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)

Unassigned47.07%
Financials17.47%
Information Technology11.15%
Consumer Discretionary9.52%
Communication Services9.38%
Top Sectors

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Manager and Commentary

About the Team

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.

Commentary Highlights

September 30, 2025
  • Markets: The MSCI Emerging Markets Index was up 10.6% in the third quarter, outpacing developed markets. One of the strongest regions was China, which rose 20.7% spurred by excitement around artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities and increasing investor interest due to the market’s valuation. Taiwan advanced 14.3% and Korea climbed 12.7%. India was the weakest of the major EM markets, down 7.6% mainly due to a rotation into other regions as well as a subdued consumer backdrop.
  • Contributors: Delta Electronics, Samsung, Contemporary (CATL) and Tencent.
  • Detractors: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Titan and China Merchants Bank.
  • Outlook: Looking ahead, we are particularly excited by the powerful synergy of technology adoption, urbanization, and services sector growth prevalent in emerging markets.

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Composite Performance

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ClearBridge Emerging Markets Portfolios - Net (%)
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The strategy returns shown are preliminary composite returns, subject to future revision (downward or upward). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. An investment in this strategy can lose value.  

Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Periods less than one year are not annualized. Performance results are for the composite which includes all actual, fully discretionary accounts with substantially similar investment policies and objectives managed to the composite's investment strategy. Composite returns are stated in U.S. dollars and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. The composite may include account(s) that are gross of fees and pure gross of fees. “Pure” gross-of-fee returns do not reflect the deduction of any expenses, including transaction costs. A traditional (or "true") gross-of-fee return reflects performance after the reduction of transaction costs but before the reduction of the investment advisory fee. The gross-of-fee return may include a blend of "true" gross-of-fee returns for non-wrap accounts and "pure” gross-of-fee returns for wrap accounts. Net-of-fee returns is reduced by a model “wrap fee” (3.0% is the maximum anticipated wrap fee for equity and balanced portfolios) which includes trading expenses as well as investment management, administrative and custodial fees. The model wrap fee used represents the highest anticipated wrap fee applicable to the strategy. Actual fees and account minimums may vary.  

For fee schedules, contact your financial professional, or if you enter into an agreement directly with Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“FTPPG”), refer to FTPPG’s Form ADV Part 2A disclosure document. Management and performance of individual accounts may vary for reasons that include the existence of different implementation practices and model requirements in different investment programs.   

To obtain specific information on available products and services or a GIPS® Report, contact your Franklin Templeton separately managed account sales team at (800) DIAL BEN/342-5236. ClearBridge Investments, LLC, Martin Currie, Royce Investment Partners, and Western Asset Management Company, LLC claim compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein. 

Beginning February 1, 2018, the composite includes only SMA portfolios that are managed in accordance with the Martin Currie Global Emerging Markets strategy. Prior to February 2018, performance results were calculated using the Martin Currie Global Emerging Markets Composite which was comprised of institutional accounts. Net total returns were calculated by reducing the institutional gross-of-fees performance by the highest bundle fee of 3.0%. Martin Currie follows substantially the same investment philosophy, strategies and processes in managing SMA portfolios that it does in managing institutional portfolios. The performance of the Martin Currie Global Emerging Markets SMA Composite may vary from the performance of the institutional composite, especially over shorter time periods and during periods of extraordinary market conditions. The SMA portfolios are implemented through a combination of individual holdings along with an allocation to a no load mutual fund share created to allow the portfolio managers to replicate the same themes and characteristics of the managed institutional and mutual fund strategy. Members in the institutional composite typically hold individual securities.

The MSCI EM Index Mix: Prior to January 31, 2018, the index used was the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Index (gross income). After January 31, 2018, the index used was the MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Index (net income).

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Portfolio

Portfolio Statistics

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)

A determination of a company's value, calculated by multiplying the total number of company stock shares outstanding by the price per share. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average based on the stocks held.

Portfolio
$519.33 Billion
Dividend Yield 1
Portfolio
1.30%
Median Market Cap (USD)

The weighted median is calculated by first ranking all of the companies in the specified universe in ascending order based on the specified formula. All of the weights for the companies are summed. Then, the function steps through the sorted list while keeping a running total of the weights. The value returned by the function as the weighted median value is that belonging to the company straddling the 50% barrier.

Portfolio
$174.62 Billion
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)

A measure of the price to earnings ratio for a stock using the forecasted earnings for the next 12 months. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
20.23x
Estimated 3-5 Year EPS Growth

An estimated measure of the growth of earnings per share over a forward-looking period. For a portfolio, the value represents a weighted average of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
11.26%

Portfolio characteristics, holdings, geographic, sector and market capitalization allocations are subject to change at any time and are based on a model portfolio. Individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the securities and sectors listed.

Geographic Allocation

As of 09/30/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)

Geographic Allocation
Geography Portfolio

United States

49.43%

China

20.12%

Taiwan

10.59%

India

7.35%

South Africa

2.63%

Mexico

2.02%

Poland

1.81%

Brazil

1.70%

Singapore

1.64%

Hong Kong

1.43%

Indonesia

1.07%

Luxembourg

0.22%

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Portfolio characteristics, holdings, geographic, sector and market capitalization allocations are subject to change at any time and are based on a model portfolio. Individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the securities and sectors listed.

Top Equity Issuers

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Top Equity Issuers
Holdings Portfolio
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
10.59%
Tencent Holdings Ltd
9.38%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
5.37%
HDFC Bank Ltd
3.85%
ICICI Bank Ltd
2.97%
China Merchants Bank Co Ltd
2.03%
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd
1.81%
Trip.com Group Ltd
1.64%
AIA Group Ltd
1.43%
Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd
1.36%

 

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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. The portfolio is non-diversified and may invest in a relatively small number of issuers, which may negatively impact the performance and result in greater fluctuation in value. 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. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance.

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Important Information

Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are investment services provided by Franklin Templeton Private Portfolio Group, LLC (FTPPG), a federally registered investment adviser. Client portfolios are managed based on investment instructions or advice provided by one or more of the following Franklin Templeton affiliated sub-advisers: ClearBridge Investments, LLC. Management is implemented by FTPPG, the designated sub-adviser or, in the case of certain programs, the program sponsor or its designee. 

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may differ from figures shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or a loss when you sell your shares. Returns reflect reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Performance figures for periods shorter than one year represent cumulative figures and are not annualized. All performance is reported in US dollars.

ClearBridge Investments, LLC, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, Martin Currie, Royce Investment Partners, Western Asset Management Company, LLC, and Franklin Templeton claim compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of the content contained herein.

Professional money management may not be suitable for all investors. Factual information relating to the securities discussed was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there can be no guarantee as to its accuracy. It should not be assumed that investments made in the future will be profitable or will equal the performance of the securities discussed in the material.

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Franklin Templeton (FT) is not undertaking to provide impartial advice. Nothing herein is intended to provide fiduciary advice. FT has a financial interest.

Effective September 30, 2025, the Martin Currie Emerging Markets Portfolios was renamed ClearBridge Emerging Markets Portfolios.

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CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. They do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid cap representation across emerging markets.
Source: MSCI makes no warranties and shall have no liability with respect to any MSCI data reproduced herein. No further redistribution or use is permitted. This report is not prepared or endorsed by MSCI.

All entities mentioned are Franklin Templeton affiliated companies. Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | NO BANK GUARANTEE | MAY LOSE VALUE.

Footnotes

  1. Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses. 

  2. The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating”, is calculated for managed products with at least a three-year history, and subject to change monthly. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total return, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total return. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Ratings do not take into account the effects of sales charges and loads. Morningstar Rating is for the specified share class(es) only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. 
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