ClearBridge Global Growth Fund

This fund invests in growth companies where the portfolio managers have a differentiated view on the duration and/or magnitude of growth across global developed and emerging markets.

Key Portfolio Information

As at 28 February 2025 (returns in AUD after fees)

Performance 1 Month 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Inception4
ClearBridge Global Growth Fund (AUD)123 0.1% 7.3% 19.9% - - 27.3%
MSCI AC World (Net) (AUD) Index -0.3% 5.1% 20.5% - - 25.7%
Excess Returns 0.4% 2.2% -0.6% - - 1.6%

As at 28 February 2025

  • ClearBridge Global Growth Fund
  • MSCI AC World (Net) (AUD) Index

As at 28 February 2025

Top 10 Positions Region Sector Portfolio
Weight %
Benchmark
Weight %
Nvidia Corp North America Information Technology 4.3% 3.9%
Apple Inc North America Information Technology 4.3% 4.6%
Amazon.com Inc North America Consumer Discretionary 4.0% 2.5%
Microsoft Corp North America Information Technology 3.9% 3.5%
Meta Platforms Inc- Class A North America Communication Services 2.7% 1.8%
Alphabet Inc-Cl A North America Communication Services 2.6% 2.3%
T-Mobile Us Inc North America Communication Services 2.5% 0.2%
Intercontinental Exchange Inc North America Financials 2.4% 0.1%
Union Pacific North America Industrials 2.0% 0.2%
Broadcom Inc North America Information Technology 1.8% 1.1%
Fund Details February 2025
APIR Code SSB3170AU
Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Lastest Distribution (CPU) 3.50
Portfolio Weighted Average February 2025
Avg Market Capitalisation 1203.0bn (AUD)
PE Ratio (FY1 Est) 24.0
Price/Book 6.6
Est 3-5 Yr EPS Growth 13.3%
ROE 21.9%
Dividend Yield 1.0%

Investment Objective: To generate long term capital appreciation by investing in global companies which are undervalued when compared to the Portfolio Manager's assessment of their intrinsic value and to outperform the benchmark, being the MSCI All Country World – NR Index.

For detailed information regarding our fees and transaction costs, please refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement here.

Unit Prices & Distributions

Date CCY Nav Entry Exit
27/03/202527/3/25 AUD 1.2343 1.2352 1.2334
26/03/202526/3/25 AUD 1.2363 1.2372 1.2354
25/03/202525/3/25 AUD 1.2528 1.2537 1.2519
Date CCY CPU
31/12/2024 AUD 3.50
30/09/2024 AUD 0.65
30/06/2024 AUD 0.66

 

Product Commentary

Equity Insights Portfolio Insights
Global Growth Strategy January Commentary

Global Growth Strategy January Commentary

The ClearBridge Global Growth Strategy outperformed the benchmark in January with stock selection in North America and emerging markets and an overweight to Europe Ex U.K. the primary contributors.

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U.S. Exceptionalism Offsets Overseas Weakness

U.S. Exceptionalism Offsets Overseas Weakness

Q4 2024 Global Growth Strategy Commentary: The U.S. outperformed the index for the quarter and was the only major developed market to generate gains.

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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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Investment Committee

The ClearBridge Global Growth Fund 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

Important Information for Investors

Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (AFSL No. 240827) ("Franklin Templeton"), as Responsible Entity, is the issuer of the ClearBridge Global Growth Fund (ARSN 671 563 607). The information contained on this website is directed to wholesale investors and financial advisers only.

Research Ratings

SQM Research Report 2024 SUPERIOR: 4.25 Stars**

SQM Research Report 2024 SUPERIOR: 4.25 Stars**

Zenith Research Report 2024 RECOMMENDED***

Zenith Research Report 2024 RECOMMENDED***

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Disclaimer

1. Sources: Internal calculations for the ClearBridge Global Growth Fund. Income and growth data sourced from JPM. All index data sourced from FactSet. Results over one year annualised.
2. Fund performance is net of fees, assuming all distributions are reinvested and before tax.
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 Fund is 14/12/2023.

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.

Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (AFSL No. 240827) (“Franklin Templeton”) is a part of Franklin Resources, Inc. and the Responsible Entity for certain ClearBridge managed Funds (the “Funds”). Applications to invest can only be made on the application form accompanying the most recent Fund Product Disclosure Statement (“PDS”) which is available on this website.

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. 

In accordance with the Design and Distribution Obligations and Product Interventions Powers requirements the Responsible Entity maintains Target Market Determinations (“TMD”) for each of the Funds. All documents can be found on this website on the Forms & Downloads page, by contacting Client Service on (02) 9397 7351 or by email at [email protected].

Franklin Templeton does not guarantee any rate of return or the return of capital invested. Investments are subject to risks, including, but not limited to, possible delays in payments and loss of income or capital invested.

ClearBridge Investments is wholly, indirectly owned by Franklin Resources, Inc.

*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.

 

** SQM Rating Disclaimer
The rating contained in this document is issued by SQM Research Pty Ltd ABN 93 122 592 036 AFSL 421913. SQM Research is an investment research firm that undertakes research on investment products exclusively for its wholesale clients, utilising a proprietary review and star rating system. The SQM Research star rating system is of a general nature and does not take into account the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person. The rating may be subject to change at any time. Only licensed financial advisers may use the SQM Research star rating system in determining whether an investment is appropriate to a person’s particular circumstances or needs. You should read the product disclosure statement and consult a licensed financial adviser before making an investment decision in relation to this investment product. SQM Research receives a fee from the Fund Manager for the research and rating of the managed investment scheme.

*** Zenith Rating Disclaimer
The Zenith Investment Partners (ABN 27 103 132 672, AFS Licence 226872) (“Zenith”) rating (assigned November 2024) referred to in this document is limited to “General Advice” (s766B Corporations Act 2001) for Wholesale clients only. This advice has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s). Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision and should consider the appropriateness of this advice in light of their own objectives, financial situation and needs. Investors should obtain a copy of, and consider the PDS or offer document before making any decision and refer to the full Zenith Product Assessment available on the Zenith website. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Zenith usually charges the product issuer, fund manager or related party to conduct Product Assessments. Full details regarding Zenith’s methodology, ratings definitions and regulatory compliance are available on our Product Assessments and at http://www.zenithpartners.com.au/RegulatoryGuidelines.