ClearBridge Small Cap Fund Class A (LMSAX)

Fund Assets	705.48M
Expense Ratio	1.07%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	33.00%
Dividend (ttm)	4.11
Dividend Yield	9.32%
Dividend Growth	51.52%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 11, 2025

Previous Close	43.80
YTD Return	15.75%
1-Year Return	17.28%
5-Year Return	26.46%
52-Week Low	36.82
52-Week High	45.27
Beta (5Y)	0.98
Holdings	101
Inception Date	n/a

About LMSAX

ClearBridge Small Cap Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focusing primarily on small-capitalization companies within the U.S. equity market. The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in equity securities, with a strong emphasis on identifying growth opportunities among small companies that may include so-called "special situations," or businesses undergoing significant corporate changes. Featuring a broadly diversified portfolio, the fund typically holds nearly 94 positions across various sectors, helping to mitigate company-specific risks while providing access to the dynamic small-cap segment. Since its inception in 2009, ClearBridge Small Cap Fund Class A has aimed to harness the growth potential and agility often found in smaller firms, while its active management approach allows for careful security selection and ongoing portfolio adjustments. The fund pays semi-annual dividends and is designed for investors seeking exposure to the small-cap asset class as part of a diversified investment strategy. Its market significance lies in offering access to companies that may be poised for expansion, often serving as important innovators or emerging leaders within their respective industries.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton Investments
• Category: Small Blend
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: LMSAX
• Share Class: Class A

Performance

LMSAX had a total return of 17.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.32%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWSSX	Schwab	Schwab Small Cap Index Fund	0.04%
FSCRX	Fidelity	Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund	0.66%
FSSLX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Small Cap Core	0.01%
FLXSX	Fidelity	Fidelity Flex Small Cap Index Fund	n/a
SWSCX	Schwab	Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™	1.09%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
LISGX	Class Is	0.74%
LMNSX	Class I	0.85%
LGASX	Class Fi	1.07%
LMARX	Class R	1.43%

Top 10 Holdings

19.30% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
JPMorgan 100% US Tr Sec MM Inst	JTSXX	2.66%
Western Asset Prem Instl US Trs Rsv Pref	WAEXX	2.66%
Murphy USA Inc.	MUSA	2.22%
Matador Resources Company	MTDR	1.90%
Wintrust Financial Corporation	WTFC	1.69%
International Seaways, Inc.	INSW	1.67%
Rush Enterprises, Inc.	RUSHA	1.67%
Bank OZK	OZK	1.67%
GATX Corporation	GATX	1.62%
Columbia Banking System, Inc.	COLB	1.53%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 11, 2025	$4.1055	Dec 11, 2025
Dec 12, 2024	$2.7054	Dec 12, 2024
Jun 13, 2024	$0.00414	Jun 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2023	$0.87999	Dec 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2022	$0.04413	Dec 13, 2022
Dec 3, 2021	$7.07113	Dec 3, 2021

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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