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"ClearBridge Growth Strategy delivered double-digit returns but lagged its mid cap growth benchmark in Q2 2026 as momentum-driven markets favored high-beta AI semiconductor and hardware names the portfolio did not own. Managers used Russell reconstitution volatility to upgrade holdings, adding Cloudflare and MasTec while exiting lower-conviction positions."
The ClearBridge Growth Strategy generated double-digit absolute returns but underperformed its Russell Midcap Growth Index benchmark in Q2 2026, returning 14.5% versus the benchmark. The quarter was shaped by an unusually large Russell reconstitution with 41% index turnover versus the historical 20%, creating elevated volatility and benchmark-driven flows. Market performance was momentum driven with leadership narrowly concentrated among AI beneficiaries, particularly high-beta semiconductor and hardware names. The Strategy's underperformance reflected what it did not own rather than weakness in portfolio holdings. IT was the largest detractor as higher-beta semiconductor and hardware names rallied sharply, though bright spots included CrowdStrike, Snowflake, and Broadcom. Financials, communication services, and consumer discretionary provided positive contributions. The managers used the volatility to upgrade holdings, exiting Palantir and DocuSign to initiate Cloudflare, and adding MasTec while trimming Vertiv. The Strategy enters the second half positioned for long-term success with diversified AI exposure and a balanced expression of growth across quality businesses with competitive advantages and clear paths to revenue growth and free cash flow generation.
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