- ISIN
- US5246866157
- Issuer
- Legg Mason
- Inception Date
- Apr 16, 1982
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
LMVTX Performance Chart
ClearBridge Value Trust (LMVTX) is up 11.1% since the beginning of the year. LMVTX is currently trading at $101 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LMVTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,637.
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Returns By Period
ClearBridge Value Trust (LMVTX) has returned 11.13% so far this year and 21.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LMVTX has returned 11.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
ClearBridge Value Trust
- 1D
- 0.65%
- 1M
- 1.12%
- YTD
- 11.13%
- 6M
- 10.08%
- 1Y
- 21.61%
- 3Y*
- 15.05%
- 5Y*
- 10.36%
- 10Y*
- 11.59%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LMVTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 11, 1982, LMVTX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -24.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LMVTX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 31, 1982 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -12.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.95% | 1.97% | -5.63% | 8.44% | 1.25% | 0.23% | 11.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.06% | -0.90% | -3.99% | -4.99% | 4.01% | 4.85% | -1.34% | 4.58% | 0.71% | 0.22% | 1.75% | 1.02% | 9.80% |
| 2024 | -1.23% | 3.99% | 7.23% | -4.10% | 4.21% | -1.37% | 2.42% | 0.77% | 2.76% | 0.21% | 6.59% | -7.12% | 14.22% |
| 2023 | 7.39% | -2.12% | -2.98% | 2.12% | -2.34% | 6.75% | 5.76% | -3.12% | -3.68% | -3.18% | 8.56% | 5.50% | 18.80% |
| 2022 | -1.86% | 0.63% | 1.89% | -7.48% | 2.76% | -10.76% | 5.92% | 0.19% | -8.86% | 10.41% | 6.92% | -4.59% | -7.00% |
| 2021 | 0.20% | 10.46% | 5.49% | 3.55% | 3.34% | -1.07% | -2.64% | 2.16% | -3.04% | 5.55% | -4.35% | 5.48% | 26.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
ClearBridge Value Trust has an annualized alpha of 2.38%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 11, 1982.
- This fund captured 115.33% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.05% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.38% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.78, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.38%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 115.33%
- Downside Capture
- 107.05%
Expense Ratio
LMVTX has a high expense ratio of 1.74%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LMVTX ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ClearBridge Value Trust (LMVTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LMVTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.31 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.82 | 2.78 | +0.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.63 | 12.44 | -1.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ClearBridge Value Trust provided a 9.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $9.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $9.41 | $9.41 | $9.44 | $10.58 | $6.54 | $17.44 | $4.89 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 9.30% | 10.33% | 10.32% | 12.03% | 7.85% | 18.06% | 5.41% | 0.00% | 1.34% | 0.00% | 0.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ClearBridge Value Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.41 | $9.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.44 | $9.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.58 | $10.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.54 | $6.54 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $17.11 | $17.44 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ClearBridge Value Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the ClearBridge Value Trust was 72.54%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1438 trading sessions.
The current ClearBridge Value Trust drawdown is 0.73%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -72.54%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 5y 8mo | 7y 5moJun 2007 - Nov 2014 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -46.82%Oct 2002 | 2y 2mo | 2y 1mo | 4y 4moJul 2000 - Dec 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.47%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 28d | 10moJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Black Monday1987 | -34.18%Dec 1987 | 3mo 9d | 1y 5mo | 1y 8moAug 1987 - May 1989 |
1998 bear market1998 | -29.04%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1mo 16d | 4mo 5dJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LMVTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -72.54% | -56.78% | -15.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.87% | -9.10% | +1.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.28% | -18.90% | -0.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.79% | -25.43% | +4.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.47% | -33.92% | -6.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.73% | -1.80% | +1.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.95% | -10.71% | -1.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.08% | 2.03% | +0.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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