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ClearBridge Variable Dividend Strategy Portfolio

As of 11/14/2025

NAV 1

$22.64

 
 

Overview

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Fund Description

  • Seeks to invest in high-quality stocks with an attractive or improving dividend profile
  • Seeks a combination of dividend income, dividend growth and long-term capital appreciation
  • Uses fundamental analysis to select a diversified portfolio of companies with long histories of paying and raising dividends

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)
$451.90 Million
Fund Inception Date 
10/01/2002
Share Class Inception Date 
10/01/2002
Benchmark 
S&P 500 Index
Investment Style 
Large Cap
Morningstar Category 
Large Value
Lipper Classification 
Equity Income Funds
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 05/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio2 
1.00%
Net Expense Ratio23 
1.00%
12b-1 Fee 
0.25%
Identifiers
Ticker 
QLMETX
Fund Number 
7723
CUSIP Code 
52467W205
Bloomberg Code 
QLMETX US

Portfolio Managers

John Baldi

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2019

Michael Clarfeld, CFA®

New York, United States

Managed Fund Since 2009

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 10/31/2025 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Microsoft Corp
Sector Name 
Information Technology
Weight (%) 
4.67
Market Value ($) 
21,118,363
Quantity 
40,784
Security Name 
Broadcom Inc.
Sector Name 
Information Technology
Weight (%) 
4.16
Market Value ($) 
18,791,250
Quantity 
50,838
Security Name 
Exxon Mobil Corp
Sector Name 
Energy
Weight (%) 
3.80
Market Value ($) 
17,185,220
Quantity 
150,273
Security Name 
Sempra Energy
Sector Name 
Utilities
Weight (%) 
3.20
Market Value ($) 
14,456,186
Quantity 
157,235
Security Name 
Enbridge Inc.
Sector Name 
Energy
Weight (%) 
3.10
Market Value ($) 
14,000,499
Quantity 
300,311
Security Name 
Alphabet Inc. Class A
Sector Name 
Communication Services
Weight (%) 
2.96
Market Value ($) 
13,383,238
Quantity 
47,595
Security Name 
Nestle S.A. Sponsored ADR
Sector Name 
Consumer Staples
Weight (%) 
2.95
Market Value ($) 
13,340,419
Quantity 
139,661
Security Name 
Williams Cos Inc
Sector Name 
Energy
Weight (%) 
2.71
Market Value ($) 
12,241,067
Quantity 
211,527
Security Name 
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Sector Name 
Health Care
Weight (%) 
2.70
Market Value ($) 
12,204,999
Quantity 
68,295
Security Name 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Sector Name 
Financials
Weight (%) 
2.53
Market Value ($) 
11,406,904
Quantity 
36,664

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  
$21.38
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.61174
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.01433
Income  
$0.114624
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.740694

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 562290373
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  
0.084805
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
0.20317
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  
0.22148
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
2.19022
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  
0.306285
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
2.39339
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 Dividend Strategy Portfolio

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Fiscal Q1 Holdings - ClearBridge Variable Dividend Strategy Portfolio

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Summary Prospectus - ClearBridge Variable Dividend Strategy Portfolio

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Prospectus - ClearBridge Variable Dividend Strategy Portfolio

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Annual Report - ClearBridge Variable Dividend Strategy Portfolio - Class II

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Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - ClearBridge Variable Dividend Strategy Portfolio

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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 Dividend Strategy Portfolio - Class II

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Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information - ClearBridge Variable Dividend Strategy 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. Dividends may fluctuate and are not guaranteed, and a company may reduce or eliminate its dividend at any time. Small- and mid-cap stocks involve greater risks and volatility than large-cap stocks. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are closely linked to the performance of the real estate markets. REITs are subject to illiquidity, credit and interest rate risks, and risks associated with small- and mid-cap investments. 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.