Equity

ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios

Year to Date Returns (Net)
10.70%
As of 09/30/2025
Year to Date Returns (Pure Gross)
13.16%

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Overview

Product Facts

Strategy description

The ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios (SCG) invest in U.S. companies with business models that offer the potential for long-term growth of capital. The portfolio management team seeks out quality growth companies with large and exploitable opportunities, employs a patient approach to security selection and carefully manages risk at the security and portfolio levels.

Benchmark
Russell 2000 Growth Index
Inception Date
10/31/2008
Asset Class
Equity
Number of IssuersAs of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
80

Average Annual Total Returns

View performance section for additional info As of 10/31/2025
  • 14.66%1 Year
  • 6.09%3 Years
  • 2.66%5 Years
  • 7.23%10 Years
  • 9.78%Since Inception
    10/31/2008

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

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

Industrials23.46%
Health Care22.42%
Information Technology21.71%
Financials9.23%
Consumer Staples8.39%

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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: After the roller coaster performance of markets during the second quarter, the third quarter was a steadier grind higher, with the benchmark Russell 2000 Growth Index closing the quarter up 12.2%, performing similarly to its value counterpart and outperforming the 10.5% return of the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Waning policy uncertainty, a Fed rate cut and animal spirits fueled by retail enthusiasm for high-growth-potential markets (AI, quantum computing and nuclear energy) drove another quarter of double-digit gains.
  • Contributors: Holdings in Bloom Energy, Lattice Semiconductor and Insmed. Stock selection in industrials, consumer staples and health care.
  • Detractors: Holdings in Wingstop, Shift4 Payments and Dutch Bros. Stock selection in information technology (IT) and consumer discretionary sectors and an overweight to consumer staples.
  • Outlook: We take some comfort that the elevated uncertainty of the first half of the year has improved with the passage of the OBBB and various trade deals coming to fruition over the summer. While policy and tariff dynamics remain fluid and prone to unexpected announcements, this improved stability should allow businesses, investors and consumers to plan with greater confidence. This is partially reflected in the third quarter’s M&A activity, which was up nicely with IPOs tracking upward of 80% year over year.
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Composite Performance

Calendar Year Returns

As of 09/30/2025

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ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios - Net (%)
ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios - Pure Gross (%)
Russell 2000 Growth Index (%)

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 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Issuers
Portfolio
80
Benchmark
1,095

Portfolio Statistics

As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)

Dividend Yield 1
Portfolio
0.23%
Benchmark
0.49%
Price to Book
Portfolio
7.18x
Benchmark
6.33x
Weighted Average Market Capitalization (USD)
Portfolio
$10.66 Billion
Benchmark
$6.13 Billion
Median Market Cap (USD)
Portfolio
$6.93 Billion
Benchmark
$4.17 Billion
Estimated 3-5 Year EPS Growth
Portfolio
15.98%
Benchmark
11.03%
Price to Earnings (12-Month Forward)
Portfolio
30.07x
Benchmark
22.06x

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.

Sector Allocation

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

Sector % of Total
Benchmark
Industrials
23.46%22.07%
Health Care
22.42%22.10%
Information Technology
21.71%22.23%
Financials
9.23%10.42%
Consumer Staples
8.39%2.25%
Consumer Discretionary
7.69%9.38%
Energy
2.65%2.96%
Materials
2.62%3.51%
Communication Services
2.50%
Real Estate
1.97%
Utilities
0.61%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
1.84%

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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)

Holdings Portfolio
Bloom Energy Corp
3.62%
Casey's General Stores Inc
3.00%
RBC Bearings Inc
2.79%
Varonis Systems Inc
2.70%
Lattice Semiconductor Corp
2.64%
Construction Partners Inc
2.44%
Penumbra Inc
2.40%
Wix.com Ltd
2.39%
XPO Inc
2.36%
BWX Technologies Inc
2.33%

 

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Pitchbook - ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios - PublicDownload Document

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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks.

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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.

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

The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-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. Dividend yield is calculated without the deduction of fees and expenses.