ClearBridge Dividend Strategy IS (LCBEX)

Fund Assets	9.04B
Expense Ratio	0.64%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	30.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.47
Dividend Yield	1.44%
Dividend Growth	-2.79%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	32.93
YTD Return	9.76%
1-Year Return	11.84%
5-Year Return	64.51%
52-Week Low	30.07
52-Week High	33.98
Beta (5Y)	0.93
Holdings	55
Inception Date	Apr 10, 2013

About LCBEX

ClearBridge Dividend Strategy Fund Class IS is an equity income mutual fund designed to provide investors with a high level of current income, while also pursuing long-term capital appreciation as a secondary goal. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities, with a notable emphasis on common stocks of companies that offer attractive or improving dividend profiles. It may also allocate up to 20% of assets to fixed income securities, and has flexibility to include preferred and convertible securities as part of its strategy. The fund's investment approach targets high-quality, dividend-paying companies across a diverse range of sectors, resulting in a portfolio that balances income generation with risk management. Its top holdings regularly include leaders in technology, financial services, utilities, energy, and healthcare. This structure supports the fund’s aim of producing consistent dividend income, with quarterly distributions and an established track record of dividend growth. ClearBridge Dividend Strategy Fund Class IS holds a significant position within the large value category and is recognized for its below average risk profile and consistent process. Managed by institutional professionals, it is suitable for investors seeking a stable income stream complemented by equity market participation and potential for capital growth.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: LCBEX
• Share Class: Class Is
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

LCBEX had a total return of 11.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.22%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LCBOX	Class 1	0.71%
SOPYX	Class I	0.73%
SOPAX	Class A	1.00%
LBRIX	Class Fi	1.02%

Top 10 Holdings

33.10% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation	XOM	4.51%
The Williams Companies, Inc.	WMB	4.21%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	3.94%
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	3.35%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	3.20%
Apollo Global Management, Inc.	APO	3.01%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.	APD	2.80%
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.	MRSH	2.77%
Unilever PLC	ULVR	2.68%
Otis Worldwide Corporation	OTIS	2.63%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.10021	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.138	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.10242	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 19, 2025	$3.0862	Dec 19, 2025
Sep 30, 2025	$0.09458	Sep 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025	$0.79975	Jun 30, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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