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Dividend Strategy 2Q25 Update

July 24, 2025

Portfolio Manager Mike Clarfeld breaks down market and portfolio performance in the second quarter and explains how as markets have soared the team has actively positioned the portfolio in more conservatively valued securities, emphasizing diversification across high-quality companies compounding their dividends at attractive returns.

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  • Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Copyright © 2025 ClearBridge Investments. All opinions and data included in this commentary are as of the publication date and are subject to change. The opinions and views expressed herein are of the author and may differ from other portfolio managers or the firm as a whole, and are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. This information should not be used as the sole basis to make any investment decision. The statistics have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of this information cannot be guaranteed. Neither ClearBridge Investments, LLC  nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

  • Performance source: Internal. Benchmark source: Standard & Poor's.

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