ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio
NAV 1
$71.99
Overall Morningstar Rating
Rating Category: Large Blend

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.
Morningstar Style Box
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Historical Morningstar Ratings
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| Number of Funds In Category | 242 |
| Years | 5 |
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| Number of Funds In Category | 231 |
| Years | 10 |
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| Number of Funds In Category | 202 |
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Overview

- Fund Description
- Meet Your Manager
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
Portfolio Managers


Portfolio
Assets
Positions
| Fund | Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Holdings | 63 | 503 |
Portfolio Allocations
Sector Allocation
Chart
| Fund | Benchmark | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 29.98% | 36.12% | |
| Communication Services | 13.57% | 10.08% | |
| Financials | 12.75% | 12.86% | |
| Industrials | 11.36% | 8.13% | |
| Health Care | 7.85% | 8.96% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.29% | 10.53% | |
| Consumer Staples | 6.16% | 4.68% | |
| Materials | 4.58% | 1.66% | |
| Energy | 3.17% | 2.79% | |
| Utilities | 1.37% | 2.34% | |
| Real Estate | 0.77% | 1.84% |
Portfolio Holdings
Holdings
Distributions & Tax
- Distributions
- Tax Information
Distributions
Distribution Schedules
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
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvestment Date | Payable Date | Reinvestment Price | Long-Term Capital Gains | Short-Term Capital Gains | Income | Total Distribution Per Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 06/11/2025 | $66.01 | $0.32842 | $0.03972 | $0.011513 | $0.379653 |
Historical Distributions Per Share
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- Since Inception
| Record Date | Ex-Dividend Date | Reinvestment Date | Payable Date | Reinvestment Price | Long-Term Capital Gains | Short-Term Capital Gains | Income | Total Distribution Per Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2024 | 12/06/2024 | 12/06/2024 | 12/06/2024 | $66.30 | $6.29508 | $0.05367 | $0.476625 | $6.825375 |
| 06/10/2024 | 06/11/2024 | 06/11/2024 | 06/11/2024 | $65.11 | $0.59558 | $0.00623 | $0.033587 | $0.635397 |
| 12/07/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 12/08/2023 | $56.53 | $1.12522 | $0.10013 | $0.527162 | $1.752512 |
| 06/12/2023 | 06/13/2023 | 06/13/2023 | 06/13/2023 | $55.20 | $0.33299 | — | $0.008535 | $0.341525 |
| 12/08/2022 | 12/09/2022 | 12/09/2022 | 12/09/2022 | $50.95 | $2.13119 | — | $0.541753 | $2.672943 |
| 06/15/2022 | 06/16/2022 | 06/16/2022 | 06/16/2022 | $49.10 | $0.48757 | — | $0.037666 | $0.525236 |
| 12/09/2021 | 12/10/2021 | 12/10/2021 | 12/10/2021 | $60.58 | $1.78995 | $0.05652 | $0.368914 | $2.215384 |
| 06/17/2021 | 06/17/2021 | — | 06/17/2021 | $57.29 | $0.3724 | — | — | $0.3724 |
| 12/10/2020 | 12/11/2020 | 12/11/2020 | 12/11/2020 | $50.51 | $1.05638 | — | $0.48276 | $1.53914 |
| 06/17/2020 | 06/18/2020 | 06/18/2020 | 06/18/2020 | $43.83 | $0.41401 | $0.03515 | $0.022217 | $0.471377 |
| 12/12/2019 | 12/13/2019 | 12/13/2019 | 12/13/2019 | $45.94 | $1.51567 | $0.04196 | $0.590679 | $2.148309 |
| 06/19/2019 | 06/20/2019 | 06/20/2019 | 06/20/2019 | $44.85 | $1.35523 | — | $0.040914 | $1.396144 |
| 12/13/2018 | 12/14/2018 | 12/14/2018 | 12/14/2018 | $40.05 | $1.5457 | — | $0.543332 | $2.089032 |
| 06/20/2018 | 06/21/2018 | 06/21/2018 | 06/21/2018 | $42.41 | $0.31238 | $0.0135 | $0.017668 | $0.343548 |
| 12/14/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/15/2017 | $42.00 | $1.23613 | $0.0629 | $0.485753 | $1.784783 |
| 06/12/2017 | 06/13/2017 | 06/13/2017 | 06/13/2017 | $39.81 | $0.11433 | — | $0.005182 | $0.119512 |
| 12/16/2016 | 12/19/2016 | 12/19/2016 | 12/19/2016 | $37.08 | $0.71078 | — | $0.477049 | $1.187829 |
| 06/07/2016 | 06/08/2016 | 06/08/2016 | 06/08/2016 | $36.23 | $0.10422 | — | $0.006568 | $0.110788 |
| 12/16/2015 | 12/17/2015 | 12/17/2015 | 12/17/2015 | $34.70 | $0.78033 | — | $0.422198 | $1.202528 |
| 06/23/2015 | 06/24/2015 | 06/24/2015 | 06/24/2015 | $36.27 | $0.16667 | $0.00931 | $0.013595 | $0.189575 |
| 12/17/2014 | 12/18/2014 | 12/18/2014 | 12/18/2014 | $35.42 | $1.06838 | $0.01306 | $0.406606 | $1.488046 |
| 06/11/2014 | 06/12/2014 | 06/12/2014 | 06/12/2014 | $34.49 | $0.29853 | — | $0.011 | $0.30953 |
| 12/17/2013 | 12/18/2013 | 12/18/2013 | 12/18/2013 | $32.80 | $1.08796 | — | $0.394213 | $1.482173 |
| 12/19/2012 | 12/20/2012 | 12/20/2012 | 12/20/2012 | $27.35 | — | — | $0.411131 | $0.411131 |
| 06/19/2012 | 06/20/2012 | 06/20/2012 | 06/20/2012 | $25.74 | — | — | $0.024626 | $0.024626 |
| 12/20/2011 | 12/21/2011 | 12/21/2011 | 12/21/2011 | $23.40 | — | — | $0.349909 | $0.349909 |
| 06/07/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 06/08/2011 | 06/08/2011 | $23.95 | — | — | $0.03631 | $0.03631 |
| 12/21/2010 | 12/22/2010 | 12/22/2010 | 12/22/2010 | $23.42 | — | — | $0.338089 | $0.338089 |
| 06/17/2010 | 06/18/2010 | 06/18/2010 | 06/18/2010 | $21.31 | — | — | $0.01632 | $0.01632 |
| 12/21/2009 | 12/22/2009 | 12/22/2009 | 12/22/2009 | $21.13 | — | — | $0.320009 | $0.320009 |
| 06/17/2009 | 06/18/2009 | 06/18/2009 | 06/18/2009 | $17.99 | — | — | $0.085058 | $0.085058 |
| 12/18/2008 | 12/19/2008 | 12/19/2008 | 12/19/2008 | $17.28 | — | — | $0.295029 | $0.295029 |
| 06/18/2008 | 06/19/2008 | 06/19/2008 | 06/19/2008 | $24.80 | $0.82031 | $0.12795 | $0.008758 | $0.957018 |
| 12/20/2007 | 12/21/2007 | 12/21/2007 | 12/21/2007 | $26.56 | $1.97488 | $0.1378 | $0.293594 | $2.406274 |
| 06/21/2007 | 06/22/2007 | 06/22/2007 | 06/22/2007 | $28.05 | $0.21685 | $0.02125 | $0.011212 | $0.249312 |
| 12/26/2006 | 12/27/2006 | 12/27/2006 | 12/27/2006 | $26.89 | $0.75129 | — | $0.292839 | $1.044129 |
| 06/22/2006 | 06/23/2006 | 06/23/2006 | 06/23/2006 | $24.57 | $0.02158 | — | $0.001824 | $0.023404 |
| 12/27/2005 | 12/28/2005 | 12/28/2005 | 12/28/2005 | $24.38 | — | — | $0.203527 | $0.203527 |
| 08/18/2005 | 08/19/2005 | 08/19/2005 | 08/19/2005 | $23.82 | — | — | $0.002533 | $0.002533 |
| 12/27/2004 | 12/28/2004 | 12/28/2004 | 12/28/2004 | $23.45 | — | — | $0.2432 | $0.2432 |
| 06/24/2004 | 06/25/2004 | 06/25/2004 | 06/25/2004 | $22.33 | — | — | $0.0106 | $0.0106 |
| 12/29/2003 | 12/30/2003 | 12/30/2003 | 12/30/2003 | $21.74 | — | — | $0.1225 | $0.1225 |
| 07/24/2003 | 07/25/2003 | 07/25/2003 | 07/25/2003 | $19.60 | — | — | $0.005 | $0.005 |
| 12/26/2002 | 12/27/2002 | 12/27/2002 | 12/27/2002 | $17.47 | — | — | $0.1236 | $0.1236 |
| 08/27/2002 | 08/28/2002 | 08/28/2002 | 08/28/2002 | $18.32 | — | — | $0.1651 | $0.1651 |
| 06/27/2000 | 06/29/2000 | 06/29/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $22.76 | — | — | $0.1683 | $0.1683 |
| 06/29/2000 | 06/29/2000 | — | 06/29/2000 | $22.79 | $0.3137 | — | — | $0.3137 |
Annually, a fund must distribute all realized capital gains net of realized losses, so the fund will not be subject to an entity level income tax. A fund’s capital gain distribution in a particular year may be a result of the disposition of holdings that appreciated in value during prior years. Thus, while the fund may gain or lose value over the course of a year, a capital gain distribution paid by the fund may not be indicative of current performance of the fund.
The distributable amount of net capital gains are paid on a per-share basis to all investors who hold shares of the fund on the record date of the distribution and are recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes as of the ex-date of the distribution, regardless of when the gains or losses arose in the fund. Net gains on holdings held long term by the fund would be distributed to shareholders as a long-term capital gain distribution no matter how long the shareholder has owned shares in the fund.
Refer to the fund’s annual report or statement of additional information for specific information regarding distributions.
Tax Information
Tax Information
Federal ID Number 043132531
Distributions per Share ($)
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| Record Date | Ordinary Dividends | Qualified Dividends | Capital Gain Distributions | Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain | Non-Taxable Return Of Capital | Section 199a Dividends | Foreign Tax Paid | Exempt Interest Dividends | Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | 0.039817 | — | 0.59558 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 05 | 0.530295 | — | 6.29508 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 0.570112 | — | 6.89066 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Supplemental Tax Information
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Documents
Regulatory Documents
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
Prospectus - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio
Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio
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Annual Report - ClearBridge Variable Appreciation Portfolio - Class I
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
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.
Important Information
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. These portfolios are available as investment options under a variable annuity or variable life contract. Shares of the portfolios are offered only to insurance company separate accounts that fund certain variable annuity or life contracts. These portfolios may not be available in all states and may only be offered in certain variable products. Please refer to the prospectuses. Variable annuities are long-term, tax-deferred investment vehicles designed for retirement purposes. Gains from tax-deferred investments are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. Withdrawals made prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to a 10% IRS penalty charge and/or surrender charges. Investments in a variable annuity are subject to market risks, including loss of principal. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the insurer.
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Footnotes
Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.
Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
