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Dividend Strategy 3Q25 Update

September 30, 2025

Portfolio Manager John Baldi breaks down market and portfolio performance in the third quarter, highlighting the Strategy's diversification and the value of dividends, which cushion the bumps of volatile markets, provide much-needed income in low-return environments, and preserve and grow purchasing power in inflationary environments.

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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.

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