ClearBridge Variable Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
12.3%
1 yr return
26.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
11.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
0.5%
Net Assets
$885 M
Holdings in Top 10
27.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.81%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 16.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
QLMSIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 12.3%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 11.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 0.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.46%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameClearBridge Variable Small Cap Growth Portfolio
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Fund Family NameFRANKLIN TEMPLETON
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Inception DateJul 14, 2011
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassI
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerAram Green
Fund Description
QLMSIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | QLMSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.3% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 60.00% |
| 1 Yr | 26.0% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 67.60% |
| 3 Yr | 11.0%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 82.00% |
| 5 Yr | 0.5%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 80.89% |
| 10 Yr | 10.6%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 62.89% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | QLMSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.8% | -58.0% | 42.0% | 51.20% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | -63.4% | 62.9% | 86.80% |
| 2023 | 8.4% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 87.35% |
| 2022 | -30.5% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 57.81% |
| 2021 | -0.8% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 34.08% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | QLMSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.3% | -21.0% | 75.2% | 60.00% |
| 1 Yr | 26.0% | -22.1% | 123.6% | 67.60% |
| 3 Yr | 11.0%* | -5.4% | 37.8% | 82.00% |
| 5 Yr | 0.5%* | -8.3% | 38.7% | 80.89% |
| 10 Yr | 10.6%* | 4.4% | 26.8% | 62.89% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | QLMSIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.2% | -23.5% | 42.0% | 44.20% |
| 2024 | 4.5% | -3.8% | 68.8% | 95.40% |
| 2023 | 8.4% | -19.0% | 54.6% | 92.57% |
| 2022 | -28.8% | -59.9% | 32.2% | 58.01% |
| 2021 | 12.6% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 40.20% |
NAV & Total Return History
QLMSIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| QLMSIX | Category Low | Category High | QLMSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 885 M | 4.59 M | 42.8 B | 42.40% |
| Number of Holdings | 87 | 7 | 1223 | 65.40% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 107 M | 393 K | 3.7 B | 59.80% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 27.24% | 9.3% | 100.0% | 31.46% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Bloom Energy Corporation COM CL A 3.72%
- RBC Bearings Inc COM 3.46%
- Lattice Semiconductor Corporation COM 3.42%
- XPO LOGISTICS INC 2.92%
- BWX Technologies Inc. COM 2.59%
- Fabrinet COM USD0.01 2.57%
- Casey'S General Stores Inc. COM 2.30%
- Element Solutions Inc COM 2.19%
- Construction Partners Inc. COM CL A 2.15%
- SPDR Series Trust STATE STREET SPDR SP BIOTECH ETF 1.94%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | QLMSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.78% | 90.58% | 106.14% | 33.80% |
| Cash | 1.56% | 0.00% | 33.61% | 59.20% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.64% | 93.20% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.55% | 6.22% | 86.40% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 92.40% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.40% | 92.60% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | QLMSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27.37% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 32.80% |
| Healthcare | 26.11% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 16.40% |
| Industrials | 16.50% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 60.80% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.00% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 86.60% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.32% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 6.00% |
| Financial Services | 7.15% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 45.40% |
| Energy | 2.89% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 46.80% |
| Communication Services | 1.30% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 67.40% |
| Basic Materials | 1.16% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 76.80% |
| Real Estate | 0.20% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 72.80% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.68% | 94.80% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | QLMSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.78% | 11.05% | 106.14% | 26.80% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 84.43% | 93.00% |
QLMSIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| QLMSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% | 0.05% | 7.92% | 86.80% |
| Management Fee | 0.75% | 0.04% | 1.62% | 40.08% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| QLMSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| QLMSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| QLMSIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 16.00% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 8.20% |
QLMSIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| QLMSIX | Category Low | Category High | QLMSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 94.80% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| QLMSIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| QLMSIX | Category Low | Category High | QLMSIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.46% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 28.34% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| QLMSIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 05, 2025 | $1.131 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.877 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2024 | $0.941 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 09, 2022 | $0.015 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $0.538 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $4.034 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 17, 2021 | $0.766 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $2.289 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 18, 2020 | $0.331 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $2.022 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $0.012 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 20, 2019 | $0.665 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.147 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $2.542 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 21, 2018 | $0.026 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 21, 2018 | $0.377 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.536 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $0.317 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 24, 2015 | $0.331 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 12, 2014 | $0.039 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 12, 2014 | $0.391 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.042 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $1.597 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 18, 2013 | $0.010 | ExtraDividend |
| Jun 18, 2013 | $0.002 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 18, 2013 | $0.033 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.064 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.438 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2012 | $0.261 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $0.262 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 19, 2008 | $0.123 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 19, 2008 | $0.319 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 21, 2007 | $0.320 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 21, 2007 | $0.667 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 22, 2007 | $0.097 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 22, 2007 | $0.024 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.189 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 27, 2006 | $0.538 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
QLMSIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Aram Green
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 12, 2007
15.31
15.3%
Aram co-manages the Small Cap Growth, Mid Cap Growth and SMID Cap Growth products, and manages the Select strategy. He has 19 years of investment industry experience and began his career in asset management as an equity analyst at Hygrove Partners, LLC. Aram joined ClearBridge Investments as a research analyst in the Information Technology sector in 2006 before being named a portfolio manager. He is a member of the ClearBridge Management Committee. Prior to joining Hygrove, Aram was co-founder and executive vice president of iCollege, an infrastructure software company catering to the educational market place. In 2001, iCollege was acquired by BlackBoard Inc. Aram earned a BA in Economics from Union College. Aram serves as a board member for several non-profit organizations.
Jeffrey Russell
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 12, 2007
15.31
15.3%
Jeff co-manages the Small Cap Growth, Mid Cap Growth and SMID Cap Growth products. He has 39 years of investment industry experience and joined the organization in 1990. Jeff began his career at Drexel Burnham Lambert as a media analyst and later became a global portfolio manager. He is a member of the ClearBridge Investments Management Committee. Jeff has extensive experience analyzing and investing in both international and domestic companies of all market capitalizations. Jeff earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the CFA Institute and of the New York Society of Security Analysts. He serves as a board member for several non-profit organizations and enjoys playing squash
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.26 | 5.25 |