ClearBridge Select Strategy Q1 2026 Commentary
ClearBridge Select Strategy underperformed in the first quarter of 2026 due to heightened geopolitical risk and negative sentiment towards software. The strategy took advantage of volatility-induced selling to initiate new common stock positions and expand private market exposure to innovative companies involved in AI. Capital markets activity appears to be accelerating, with IPO activity improving and M&A volumes rebounding, which is historically favorable for the strategy.
- ▪ClearBridge Select Strategy underperformed in the first quarter of 2026 due to geopolitical risk and negative software sentiment.
- ▪The strategy initiated 12 new common stock positions and exited six others during the quarter.
- ▪Capital markets activity is accelerating, with improving IPO activity and rebounding M&A volumes.
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