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Michael Testorf, CFA

Portfolio Manager
ClearBridge Investments

ClearBridge Investments global growth portfolio manager, Michael Testorf explores why now could be a pivotal moment for international equity investors. He highlights why US-concentrated portfolios may be leaving opportunity on the table, what conditions could shift the balance between value and growth in international markets, and how the global growth team thinks about growth across different stages of a company's lifecycle.

Michael also discusses the evolving AI landscape—and which types of companies stand to benefit most as the technology moves into its next phase—before sharing where he sees the most compelling opportunities today, from regional allocations to key sectors shaping the portfolio. 

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