ClearBridge Appreciation C (SAPCX)
| Fund Assets | 9.48B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 17.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.95 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.07% |
| Dividend Growth | 173.33% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 36.56 |
| YTD Return | 11.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 86.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 28.64 |
| 52-Week High | 37.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 63 |
| Inception Date | Feb 4, 1993 |
About SAPCX
ClearBridge Appreciation Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of U.S. companies, with a core emphasis on medium and large capitalization firms. It seeks to deliver consistent growth by targeting "blue chip" companies—those that are recognized leaders in their industries and demonstrate superior earnings growth, strong or improving fundamentals, and effective management teams. While the fund’s main allocation is toward established market leaders, it maintains the flexibility to include select small-cap stocks to enhance its growth potential. ClearBridge Appreciation Fund Class C is designed to serve as a core equity holding for investors, aiming to balance reward and risk through disciplined security selection and diversified sector exposure. Its investment approach positions it as a significant player in the large blend segment, supporting goals of stable, long-term asset appreciation within diversified investment portfolios.
Performance
SAPCX had a total return of 14.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.73%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
42.55% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 9.37% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.69% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.22% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.02% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.85% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.40% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.24% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.84% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.51% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 2.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.94825 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $1.07866 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $2.15434 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $2.01534 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $0.9867 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $1.56806 | Dec 5, 2019 |