ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG Portfolios Q1 2026 Commentary
Franklin Templeton·2026-06-19·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The Portfolios outperformed the benchmark (gross of fees) as we saw increased market dispersion away from the momentum stocks that led in 2025.
The Portfolios also saw contributions from a diversified mix of industrials names, led by Eaton, a key provider of equipment to enable electrical connectivity.
We completed an exit from Salesforce this quarter after trimming the position as part of our actions to reduce software exposure over the past year.
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Key Takeaways
Markets: Growth stocks sold off sharply in the first quarter as geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, rising bond yields and heightened scrutiny of AI-related returns pressured higher multiple equities. The Russell 1000 Growth