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Dividend Strategy 3Q26 Update

September 30, 2026

Mike Clarfeld breaks down market dynamics and Dividend Strategy’s performance in the third quarter, outlining how the team’s approach emphasizes diversification, attractive valuations, healthy dividends and predictable revenues as protection against rising rates, inflation, narrow market leadership and uncertainty surrounding AI.

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  • Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Copyright © 2026 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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