ClearBridge Dividend Strategy A
- SOPAX
- Price as of: Nov 20, 2020
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$25.98
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
- Fund Company
- Franklin Templeton
- Share Class
SOPAX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 1.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 6.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 9.4%
- Net Assets $6.19 B
- Holdings in Top 10 33.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 1.04%
SALES FEES
- Front Load 5.75%
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 14.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $1,000
- IRA $250
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
U.S. Large-Cap Blend Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Large Blend
SOPAX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 1.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Semi-Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.28%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameClearBridge Dividend Strategy Fund
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Fund Family NameLegg Mason
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Inception DateNov 06, 1992
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassA
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerPeter Vanderlee
Fund Description
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any, in equity securities or other investments with similar economic characteristics that pay dividends or are expected to initiate their dividends over time. It invests primarily in common stocks. The fund may invest up to 50% of its net assets in equity securities of foreign issuers, either directly or through depositary receipts.
SOPAX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SOPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.1% | -70.4% | 2137.4% | 91.18% |
| 1 Yr | -0.8% | -21.4% | 36.7% | 88.26% |
| 3 Yr | 6.6%* | -18.8% | 14.0% | 72.39% |
| 5 Yr | 9.4%* | -6.8% | 15.3% | 62.11% |
| 10 Yr | 10.6%* | -1.0% | 16.4% | 74.44% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SOPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.7% | -22.7% | 41.1% | 57.90% |
| 2018 | -10.7% | -100.0% | 1.4% | 33.97% |
| 2017 | 10.9% | -100.0% | 33.2% | 68.35% |
| 2016 | 11.6% | -44.8% | 25.0% | 9.78% |
| 2015 | -6.1% | -51.1% | 20.5% | 56.60% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SOPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.1% | -70.4% | 2137.4% | 91.18% |
| 1 Yr | -6.5% | -21.4% | 36.7% | 96.29% |
| 3 Yr | 4.5%* | -18.8% | 14.0% | 86.56% |
| 5 Yr | 8.1%* | -6.8% | 15.3% | 78.07% |
| 10 Yr | 10.0%* | -1.0% | 16.4% | 83.65% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SOPAX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.7% | -21.6% | 41.1% | 57.90% |
| 2018 | -10.7% | -100.0% | 1.4% | 57.90% |
| 2017 | 10.9% | -100.0% | 33.2% | 91.36% |
| 2016 | 11.6% | -16.4% | 26.8% | 24.00% |
| 2015 | -6.1% | -26.4% | 106.5% | 81.52% |
NAV & Total Return History
SOPAX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SOPAX | Category Low | Category High | SOPAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 6.19 B | 153 K | 921 B | 14.87% |
| Number of Holdings | 56 | 1 | 3591 | 75.66% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.18 B | -95.2 M | 210 B | 15.71% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 33.75% | 2.3% | 100.0% | 41.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Microsoft Corp 6.04%
- Apple Inc 5.77%
- Comcast Corp Class A 3.34%
- Mastercard Inc A 2.75%
- United Parcel Service Inc Class B 2.73%
- Procter & Gamble Co 2.73%
- American Tower Corp 2.68%
- Raytheon Technologies Corp 2.67%
- Blackstone Group Inc 2.67%
- Nestle SA ADR 2.56%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SOPAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.43% | 0.00% | 148.88% | 64.73% |
| Cash | 1.57% | -110.24% | 100.00% | 31.76% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.67% | 68.58% |
| Other | 0.00% | -7.86% | 100.00% | 68.58% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.81% | 67.36% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 85.20% | 69.18% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SOPAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 17.94% | 0.00% | 44.52% | 11.47% |
| Technology | 16.32% | 0.00% | 52.52% | 85.46% |
| Consumer Defense | 11.76% | 0.00% | 46.61% | 9.42% |
| Healthcare | 11.46% | 0.00% | 53.39% | 88.67% |
| Industrials | 10.24% | 0.00% | 29.63% | 31.19% |
| Basic Materials | 8.66% | 0.00% | 34.89% | 4.57% |
| Communication Services | 7.03% | 0.00% | 34.05% | 83.21% |
| Utilities | 5.88% | 0.00% | 18.14% | 5.39% |
| Energy | 4.59% | 0.00% | 13.74% | 7.92% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 3.14% | 0.00% | 53.63% | 98.16% |
| Real Estate | 2.98% | 0.00% | 18.16% | 34.88% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SOPAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 92.33% | 0.00% | 147.48% | 74.04% |
| Non US | 6.10% | 0.00% | 62.26% | 19.76% |
SOPAX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SOPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% | 0.01% | 20.53% | 38.11% |
| Management Fee | 0.65% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 69.23% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.25% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 52.14% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 0.95% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| SOPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | 5.75% | 1.00% | 5.75% | 33.52% |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.95% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| SOPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 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.
| SOPAX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 14.00% | 0.00% | 451.00% | 25.09% |
SOPAX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SOPAX | Category Low | Category High | SOPAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.94% | 71.90% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SOPAX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SOPAX | Category Low | Category High | SOPAX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.28% | -3.04% | 3.34% | 47.32% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SOPAX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2019 | $0.078 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.121 |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.070 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.079 |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.063 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.064 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | $0.055 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.053 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.066 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.052 |
| Mar 31, 2016 | $0.059 |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.051 |
| Sep 30, 2015 | $0.085 |
| Jun 30, 2015 | $0.101 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | $0.054 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | $0.073 |
| Sep 30, 2014 | $0.073 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $0.080 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.102 |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.045 |
| Sep 30, 2013 | $0.061 |
| Jun 26, 2013 | $0.080 |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.077 |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.080 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.070 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.081 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.074 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.084 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | $0.101 |
| Jun 30, 2011 | $0.101 |
| Mar 31, 2011 | $0.101 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.108 |
| Sep 30, 2010 | $0.101 |
| Jun 30, 2010 | $0.127 |
| Mar 31, 2010 | $0.107 |
| Nov 30, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Oct 30, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Sep 30, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Jul 31, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Jun 30, 2009 | $0.044 |
| May 29, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Apr 30, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Mar 31, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Feb 27, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Jan 30, 2009 | $0.044 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | $0.044 |
| Nov 28, 2008 | $0.044 |
SOPAX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Peter Vanderlee
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 06, 2009
11.24
11.2%
Peter Vanderlee is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at ClearBridgeof ClearBridge and has 20 years of industry experience and 11 years of related industry experience. He joined the subadviser or its predecessor in 2005. His investment industry experience includes a senior associate position in the Financial Services and Information Technology Group of Booz & Co. and a senior position as first vice president within the Information Technology Division of Citigroup Inc. Previously, he was with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI”) since 1999. Mr. Vanderlee received his MS in Math/Computer Science from the University of Technology, Eindhoven, Holland and his MBA from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He is a member of the CFA Institute.
Michael Clarfeld
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 06, 2009
11.24
11.2%
Michael is a member of the Income Solutions team and co-manages the Dividend Strategy and Energy MLP products. He joined ClearBridge Investments in 2006 as a Research Analyst and was named a Portfolio Manager in 2009. Michael has 20 years of investment industry experience. Prior to joining ClearBridge, Michael served as an Equity Analyst at Hygrove Partners and was a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs. He is a member of the CFA Institute and of the New York Society of Security Analysts. Michael received his BA in History from Duke University.
Scott Glasser
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2017
2.84
2.8%
Scott is Co-Chief Investment Officer and co-manages the Appreciation and Dividend strategies. He has 29 years of investment industry experience and is a member of ClearBridge's Management, Valuation and Risk Management Committees. He previously served as co-director of research for ClearBridge. Prior to joining the firm, Scott was a credit analyst specializing in fixed income investments for Bear Stearns. In 1993, Scott joined the research department of predecessor organization Shearson Lehman Brothers as a consumer analyst and transitioned into a role as a portfolio manager one year later. Scott graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont where he received his BA in Political Science and Spanish. He earned his MBA in Finance from Pennsylvania State University
John Baldi
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 01, 2019
1.59
1.6%
John Baldi is a Portfolio Manager and co-manages the Dividend Strategy and Dividend Strategy ESG portfolios. Prior to his appointment to the Portfolio Management team, John served as a Senior Portfolio Analyst at ClearBridge. John has 22 years of investment industry experience and joined a predecessor organization in 2004. John previously served as a Senior Analyst for Specialty Finance at JPMorgan Chase. John earned a BS in Finance and Economics from Boston College
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 41.86 | 6.28 | 0.67 |