Global Growth Strategy

A global growth strategy seeking to provide above-market returns with market-level volatility by investing in growth companies where the portfolio managers have a differentiated view on the duration and/or magnitude of growth.

Key Portfolio Information

Growth of AUD $10,000

31 October 2024

As at 31 October 2024 (returns in AUD)

Performance 1 Month 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Inception4
ClearBridge Global Growth Strategy123 4.6% 3.7% 30.9% 9.5% 14.1% 17.2%
MSCI AC World (Net) (AUD) Index 3.5% 2.3% 28.4% 10.4% 12.2% 14.4%
Excess Returns 1.1% 1.4% 2.5% -0.9% 1.9% 2.8%

As at 31 October 2024

  • Global Growth Strategy
  • MSCI AC World (Net) (AUD) Index

As at 31 October 2024

Top 10 Positions Region Sector Portfolio
Weight %
Benchmark
Weight %
Apple Inc North America Information Technology 4.5% 4.3%
Microsoft Corp North America Information Technology 4.0% 3.8%
Nvidia Corp North America Information Technology 3.9% 4.3%
Amazon.com Inc North America Consumer Discretionary 3.8% 2.3%
Alphabet Inc-Cl A North America Communication Services 3.3% 2.5%
Meta Platforms Inc- Class A North America Communication Services 2.7% 1.6%
Eli Lilly & Co North America Health Care 2.5% 0.9%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Emerging Markets Information Technology 2.3% 1.0%
Chubb Ltd Europe Ex Uk Financials 2.2% 0.1%
Intercontinental Exchange Inc North America Financials 2.1% 0.1%
Portfolio Weighted Average October 2024
Avg Market Capitalisation 1124.4bn (AUD)
PE Ratio (FY1 Est) 25.8
Price/Book 6.4
Est 3-5 Yr EPS Growth 18.9%
ROE 20.2%
Dividend Yield 1.0%

Product Commentary

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U.S. Cedes Leadership in Global Rotation

U.S. Cedes Leadership in Global Rotation

Q3 2024 Global Growth Strategy Commentary: The Strategy underperformed in an environment favoring value and international shares primarily due to weakness among our U.S. holdings.

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Global Growth Strategy July Commentary

Global Growth Strategy July Commentary

We remain resilient, benefiting from diversified stock selection and attractive valuations despite recent market rotations and challenges in growth sectors.

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Expanding to Undervalued Geographies

Expanding to Undervalued Geographies

Q2 2024 Global Growth Strategy Commentary: We are broadening out our geographic footprint with new names to take advantage of ideas where we still see significant upside in technology.

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Investment Committee

The ClearBridge Global Growth Strategy is managed by an experienced investment committee comprising of the following members:

Elisa Mazen, ClearBridge Investments, LLC
Elisa Mazen, ClearBridge Investments, LLC
Michael Testorf, CFA, ClearBridge Investments, LLC
Michael Testorf, CFA, ClearBridge Investments, LLC
Pawel Wroblewski, CFA, ClearBridge Investments, LLC
Pawel Wroblewski, CFA, ClearBridge Investments, LLC

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Investors Outside of Australia

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Disclaimer

1. Sources: Internal calculations for the ClearBridge Global Growth Strategy. All index data sourced from FactSet. Results over one year annualised.
2. Strategy performance is gross of fees.
3. All values in AUD and net of withholding taxes for benchmarks, if applicable. Non-AUD values converted into AUD using FactSet Forex data.
4. Performance inception date for the ClearBridge Global Growth Strategy is 30/06/2012.

Past performance is not indicative of future performance. 

While the information contained on this website has been prepared with all reasonable care, ClearBridge Investments* accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or misstatements however caused. Any views expressed on this website are given as of the date of publication and such views are subject to change at any time.

This information is not personal advice. It has been prepared without taking account of individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Where an investment product is mentioned, potential investors should seek independent advice as to the suitability of the product to their investment needs. Reference to shares in a particular company, is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that stock. Investors should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future performance.

This website may contain forecasts, including in regard to targets, expected returns, PE ratios and dividend yields. Any such statements are based upon research undertaken by the investment teams. This research incorporates our reasonable assumptions and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect but are subject to risks and uncertainties that may be beyond our control. Returns can be volatile, reflecting rises and falls in the value of underlying investments. Accordingly, we do not provide any assurance or guarantee that future developments will be aligned with our expectations, and actual results may differ materially from those expected or anticipated at the time of writing.

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Potential investors should read the relevant PDSs and the Additional Information Booklet (“AIB”) before making an investment decision. The PDSs and AIB can be obtained on this website or by contacting us: by telephone on (02) 9397 7351, by writing to ClearBridge Investments Limited (ABN 84 119 339 052; AFSL No. 307727), Level 13, 35 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 or by email at [email protected]. Franklin Templeton can be contacted by writing to Franklin Templeton, Level 47, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 or by telephone on 1800 673 776. 

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*ClearBridge Investments consists of ClearBridge Investments, LLC. (“CBI”) and its affiliated managers whose businesses have been operationally integrated with CBI’s, including ClearBridge Investments Limited and its subsidiary in Australia, and a part of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. doing business as ClearBridge Investments in Canada.