- ISIN
- US5246823091
- CUSIP
- 524682309
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- May 22, 2017
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $158M
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Performance
YLDE Performance Chart
ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF (YLDE) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. YLDE is currently trading at $55 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of YLDE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,591.
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Returns By Period
ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF (YLDE) has returned 4.42% so far this year and 14.25% over the past 12 months.
ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF
- 1D
- 0.17%
- 1M
- 0.44%
- YTD
- 4.42%
- 6M
- 5.39%
- 1Y
- 14.25%
- 3Y*
- 14.72%
- 5Y*
- 9.73%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
YLDE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 2017, YLDE'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, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, YLDE closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.09% | 3.34% | -5.53% | 4.73% | -0.59% | -0.34% | 4.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | 0.66% | -1.11% | -1.11% | 1.75% | 2.25% | 0.23% | 3.67% | 1.86% | -1.93% | 2.83% | 0.88% | 13.09% |
| 2024 | 1.06% | 2.43% | 3.23% | -4.43% | 3.44% | 0.98% | 2.81% | 2.65% | 2.07% | 0.31% | 5.74% | -4.46% | 16.44% |
| 2023 | 3.56% | -2.92% | 1.59% | 3.02% | -2.40% | 6.53% | 2.01% | -1.67% | -4.40% | -1.09% | 7.46% | 3.74% | 15.69% |
| 2022 | -3.72% | -1.69% | 3.24% | -6.02% | 1.68% | -7.39% | 6.48% | -2.90% | -9.81% | 9.75% | 7.88% | -4.22% | -8.56% |
| 2021 | -3.17% | 1.90% | 6.07% | 4.73% | 1.74% | -0.46% | 1.95% | 2.25% | -4.43% | 6.77% | -2.79% | 6.38% | 22.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.79%, beta of 0.66, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 24, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 89.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.07% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.79% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.66 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.79%
- Beta
- 0.66
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 84.07%
- Downside Capture
- 89.31%
Expense Ratio
YLDE has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YLDE ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 Dividend Strategy ESG ETF (YLDE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| YLDE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.57 | 2.39 | -0.82 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.24 | 3.25 | -1.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.43 | -0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.93 | 3.11 | -1.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.20 | 14.38 | -7.19 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF provided a 7.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.87 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.87 | $3.08 | $0.86 | $0.73 | $0.66 | $0.50 | $0.53 | $0.55 | $0.57 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 7.02% | 5.68% | 1.69% | 1.64% | 1.68% | 1.15% | 1.46% | 1.65% | 2.25% | 1.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF. 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 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $1.48 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.28 | $0.26 | $0.52 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.80 | $3.08 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.86 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.73 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.50 |
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 Dividend Strategy ESG ETF. 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 Dividend Strategy ESG ETF was 33.23%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.
The current ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF drawdown is 2.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.23%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 21dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.22%Oct 2022 | 9mo 9d | 9mo 4d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.64%Dec 2018 | 2mo 25d | 3mo 11d | 6mo 6dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.42%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 2mo 23d | 7moDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2018 pullback2018 | -9.28%Apr 2018 | 2mo 1d | 4mo 28d | 6mo 29dJan 2018 - Aug 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| YLDE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.23% | -56.78% | +23.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.59% | -9.10% | +1.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.42% | -18.90% | +7.48% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.22% | -25.43% | +5.21% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.23% | 0.00% | -2.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.55% | -10.72% | +7.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.03% | 1.97% | +0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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