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ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio

As of 11/14/2025

NAV 1

$71.99

 
 

Overview

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Fund Description

  • Invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies. Typically focusing on medium and large cap companies, but may also invest in small cap companies
  • Seeks long-term capital appreciation potential in a core equity holding that seeks to strike a careful balance between reward and risk 
  • Targets companies with effective management, superior earnings growth and strong or improving fundamentals

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.

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Equity
Total Net Assets  As of 10/31/2025 (Updated Monthly)
$1.20 Billion
Fund Inception Date 
10/16/1991
Share Class Inception Date 
10/16/1991
Benchmark 
S&P 500 Index
Investment Style 
Large Cap
Lipper Classification 
Large-Cap Core Funds
Morningstar Category 
Large Blend
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio2 
0.70%
Net Expense Ratio23 
0.70%
12b-1 Fee 
0.00%
Identifiers
Ticker 
QLMAOX
Fund Number 
7149
CUSIP Code 
52467W882
Bloomberg Code 
QLMAOX US

Portfolio Managers

Michael Kagan

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2009

Stephen Rigo, CFA®

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2022

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Microsoft Corp
Sector Name 
Information Technology
Weight (%) 
8.89
Market Value ($) 
106,654,879
Quantity 
205,973
Security Name 
NVIDIA Corp.
Sector Name 
Information Technology
Weight (%) 
7.82
Market Value ($) 
93,898,663
Quantity 
463,720
Security Name 
Apple Inc.
Sector Name 
Information Technology
Weight (%) 
4.88
Market Value ($) 
58,560,249
Quantity 
216,593
Security Name 
Alphabet Inc. Class A
Sector Name 
Communication Services
Weight (%) 
4.46
Market Value ($) 
53,562,758
Quantity 
190,486
Security Name 
Broadcom Inc.
Sector Name 
Information Technology
Weight (%) 
3.69
Market Value ($) 
44,315,680
Quantity 
119,892
Security Name 
Meta Platforms Inc. (FB)
Sector Name 
Communication Services
Weight (%) 
3.36
Market Value ($) 
40,282,634
Quantity 
62,131
Security Name 
Amazon.Com, Inc.
Sector Name 
Consumer Discretionary
Weight (%) 
3.27
Market Value ($) 
39,219,046
Quantity 
160,589
Security Name 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Sector Name 
Financials
Weight (%) 
2.81
Market Value ($) 
33,683,407
Quantity 
108,265
Security Name 
Bank Of America Corp
Sector Name 
Financials
Weight (%) 
2.67
Market Value ($) 
32,097,580
Quantity 
600,516
Security Name 
Wal Mart Stores Inc
Sector Name 
Consumer Staples
Weight (%) 
2.34
Market Value ($) 
28,117,922
Quantity 
277,900

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any  This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually
Capital Gain Distributions 
December

Final composition of the current year’s distribution—income, capital gains and/or return of capital—are based on US tax rules and will be determined by February of the following year. For tax characterization of a distribution, such as return of capital and tax-exempt income, click on the “Tax Information” tab above.

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distribution amounts may be estimates
Record Date  
06/10/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
06/11/2025
Reinvestment Date  
06/11/2025
Payable Date  
06/11/2025
Reinvestment Price  
$66.01
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.32842
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.03972
Income  
$0.011513
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.379653

Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.

The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.

Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 043132531
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Jun 10
Ordinary Dividends  
0.039817
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.59558
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Dec 05
Ordinary Dividends  
0.530295
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
6.29508
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.570112
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
6.89066
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
100.00%
Section 163(j) 
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Franklin Templeton and its specialized investment managers and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice to taxpayers. These materials and any tax-related statements are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used or relied upon, by any such taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties or complying with any applicable tax laws or regulations. Tax-related statements, if any, may have been written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed by these materials, to the extent allowed by applicable law. Each investor’s tax situation is different, and is based on an individual’s tax bracket, type of account used for investment and other factors. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayer's particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

Documents

Regulatory Documents

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Fiscal Q3 Holdings - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio

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Summary Prospectus - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio

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Prospectus - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio

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Annual Report - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio - Class I

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Statement of Additional Information - Legg Mason Partners Variable Equity Trust Book 33

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Semi-Annual Report - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio - Class I

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio

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Risks

What Are the 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. Short selling is a speculative strategy. Unlike the possible loss on a security that is purchased, there is no limit on the amount of loss on an appreciating security that is sold short. 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 manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.