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ClearBridge Growth ESG Portfolios

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Year to Date Returns (Net)
12.91%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
15.41%

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ClearBridge Growth ESG Portfolios

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Overview

See additional performance disclosures in the performance section.

Product Facts

Strategy description

The ClearBridge Growth ESG Portfolios seeks growth company stocks with the potential for above-average long-term earnings and/or cash flow growth.

Benchmark 1
Russell Midcap Growth Index
Inception Date
06/30/2006
Asset Class
Equity
Number of Issuers As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
46

Average Annual Total Returns As of 09/30/2025

View performance section for additional info As of 09/30/2025
  • 17.22%1 Year
  • 15.92%3 Years
  • 7.97%5 Years
  • 7.28%10 Years
  • 7.37%Since Inception
    06/30/2006

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)

Information Technology34.84%
Industrials17.99%
Health Care13.72%
Consumer Discretionary13.68%
Financials7.27%
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: U.S. equities continued their momentum in the third quarter, with the S&P 500 Index up 8.1% and the benchmark Russell Midcap Growth Index increasing 2.8%. Investor optimism was fueled by better-than-feared tariff outcomes, the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a Fed rate cut and robust corporate earnings.
  • Contributors: Holdings in AppLovin, TE Connectivity, Broadcom, and Robinhood. Stock selection in information technology (IT) and financials.
  • Detractors: Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Chipotle Mexican Grill, HubSpot and an underweight to Roblox. Stock selection in communication services, consumer discretionary and materials.
  • Outlook: Monetary easing and potential regulatory changes could provide tailwinds in 2026, but we appreciate that many stocks have begun to price in a more optimistic environment and remain cognizant of a number of economic and geopolitical risks that could derail the market’s current momentum.

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Composite Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

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ClearBridge Growth ESG Portfolios - Net (%)
Quarter End
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ClearBridge Growth ESG Portfolios - Pure Gross (%)
Quarter End
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Russell Midcap Growth Index (%) 1
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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. 

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Portfolio

Positions

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
47
Benchmark

Russell Midcap Growth Index

281

Portfolio Statistics

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Monthly)

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
38.54x
Benchmark

Russell Midcap Growth Index

30.12x
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
15.72%
Benchmark

Russell Midcap Growth Index

14.62%
Price to Book

The price per share of a stock divided by its book value (i.e., net worth) per share. For a portfolio, the ratio is the weighted average price/book ratio of the stocks it holds.

Portfolio
14.70x
Benchmark

Russell Midcap Growth Index

14.39x
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
$187.08 Billion
Benchmark

Russell Midcap Growth Index

$38.26 Billion
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
$64.95 Billion
Benchmark

Russell Midcap Growth Index

$35.14 Billion
Dividend Yield 2
Portfolio
0.47%
Benchmark

Russell Midcap Growth Index

0.54%

Portfolio characteristics are based on a model portfolio, not an actual client account. The model portfolio is a hypothetical portfolio whereby the portfolio characteristics are based on simulated trading and account activity of a client account invested in this strategy. The model portfolio assumes no withdrawals, contributions or client-imposed restrictions. Portfolio characteristics of individual client accounts may differ from those of the model portfolio as a result of account size, client-imposed restrictions, the timing of client investments, market conditions, contributions, withdrawals and other factors.

Market Capitalization Allocation

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

Market Capitalization Allocation
Market Capitalization Portfolio
<10 Billion 3.11%
10-50 Billion 25.75%
50-250 Billion 62.53%
250-500 Billion 1.26%
>500 Billion 7.35%

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Portfolio characteristics are based on a model portfolio, not an actual client account. The model portfolio is a hypothetical portfolio whereby the portfolio characteristics are based on simulated trading and account activity of a client account invested in this strategy. The model portfolio assumes no withdrawals, contributions or client-imposed restrictions. Portfolio characteristics of individual client accounts may differ from those of the model portfolio as a result of account size, client-imposed restrictions, the timing of client investments, market conditions, contributions, withdrawals and other factors.

Top Equity Issuers

As of 09/30/2025 (Updated Quarterly)

Top Equity Issuers
Holdings Portfolio
Broadcom Inc
7.18%
TE Connectivity PLC
5.82%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
4.32%
Autodesk Inc
4.21%
TJX Cos Inc/The
4.00%
Vertiv Holdings Co
3.48%
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc
3.36%
Johnson Controls International plc
3.20%
AppLovin Corp
3.00%
Robinhood Markets Inc
2.83%

 

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Factsheet - ClearBridge Growth ESG PortfoliosDownload Document
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Pitchbook - ClearBridge Growth ESG PortfoliosDownload Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal.  To the extent the portfolio invests in a concentration of certain securities, regions or industries, it is subject to increased volatility. 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.

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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.

Important data provider notices and terms available at www.franklintempletondatasources.com.

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 Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. Source: FTSE.

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

Footnotes

  1. Effective May 1, 2024, the fund changed its benchmark to the Russell Midcap Growth Index.

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

  3. 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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