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ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios
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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 Issuers
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Quarterly) - 78
Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026
- 6.52%1 Year
- 3.97%3 Years
- -1.55%5 Years
- 8.70%10 Years
- 9.74%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
As of 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)
Industrials24.61% | |
Health Care23.62% | |
Information Technology21.07% | |
Financials9.48% | |
Consumer Discretionary6.70% |
Manager and Commentary
About the Team
ClearBridge Investments is an active equity manager offering a broad range of strategies across global developed and emerging markets, local markets, and income. ClearBridge manages diversified, high-conviction portfolios through collaborative fundamental research to meet the needs of some of the world's largest asset owners and financial intermediary platforms. We invest as long-term, risk-aware business owners and seek to deliver consistency of process and performance for our clients through market cycles. A focus on durability drives everything we do; from the business models of the companies we own, to the holding periods of our portfolios, to the stability and longevity of our investment professionals.
Commentary Highlights
December 31, 2025- Markets: The fourth quarter capped a volatile and demanding year for small cap investors. The Russell 2000 Index returned 2.2% for the quarter and finished the year up 12.8%, trailing the Russell 1000 Index by approximately 450 basis points. A partial rotation away from the dominant AI trade supported value stocks over growth during the quarter, with the Russell 2000 Value Index returning 3.3% compared to a 1.2% gain for the growth index.
- Contributors: Holdings in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Celcuity and Photronics. Stock selection in the financials and energy sectors and underweight to IT.
- Detractors: Holdings in Corcept Therapeutics, MP Materials and Penguin Solutions. Stock selection in the materials, IT and communication services.
- Outlook: Despite near-term headwinds, attractive relative valuations and early signs of earnings broadening point to a more constructive setup for patient investors.

Managed Strategy Since 2015
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Composite Performance
Average Annual Total Returns
As of 01/31/2026
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.
Portfolio
Positions
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 78
- Benchmark
- 1,099
Portfolio Statistics
As of 02/28/2026 (Updated Monthly)
- Portfolio
- 0.24%
- Benchmark
- 0.48%
- Portfolio
- 7.27x
- Benchmark
- 6.05x
- Portfolio
- $11.48 Billion
- Benchmark
- $6.45 Billion
- Portfolio
- $7.53 Billion
- Benchmark
- $4.64 Billion
- Portfolio
- 20.70%
- Benchmark
- 14.64%
- Portfolio
- 27.64x
- Benchmark
- 20.75x
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 12/31/2025 % of Total (Updated Quarterly)
| Sector | % of Total | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
Industrials | 24.61% | 21.74% |
Health Care | 23.62% | 25.82% |
Information Technology | 21.07% | 21.17% |
Financials | 9.48% | 9.84% |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.70% | 8.03% |
Consumer Staples | 6.52% | 2.05% |
Materials | 2.88% | 3.50% |
Energy | 2.86% | 2.83% |
Communication Services | — | 2.35% |
Real Estate | — | 2.16% |
Utilities | — | 0.51% |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | 2.27% | — |
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 12/31/2025 (Updated Quarterly)
| Holdings | Portfolio |
|---|---|
RBC Bearings Inc | 2.96% |
Bloom Energy Corp | 2.79% |
Penumbra Inc | 2.63% |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp | 2.60% |
Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2.35% |
Fabrinet | 2.24% |
XPO Inc | 2.23% |
BWX Technologies Inc | 2.22% |
Casey's General Stores Inc | 2.15% |
Construction Partners Inc | 2.13% |
Documents
| Name | Download | Add to Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factsheet - ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios | |||
| Product Commentary - ClearBridge Small Cap Growth Portfolios | |||
| FTPPG Regulatory Disclosures |
Risks
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks.
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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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.
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