- ISIN
- US4710212048
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Sep 13, 1993
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
JAAGX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (JAAGX) is up 6.4% since the beginning of the year. JAAGX is currently trading at $82 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JAAGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,439.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (JAAGX) has returned 6.43% so far this year and 13.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JAAGX has returned 12.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.44%
- 1M
- 1.47%
- YTD
- 6.43%
- 6M
- 4.29%
- 1Y
- 13.99%
- 3Y*
- 11.94%
- 5Y*
- 7.55%
- 10Y*
- 12.87%
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%
JAAGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 13, 1993, JAAGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +24.3%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -24.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JAAGX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.07% | -0.06% | -5.76% | 8.14% | 4.75% | -0.16% | 6.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.66% | -3.03% | -5.44% | -1.25% | 5.40% | 3.39% | 1.38% | 1.07% | 0.04% | -0.02% | 0.85% | 0.89% | 7.68% |
| 2024 | 0.46% | 6.17% | 1.89% | -4.70% | 2.65% | -0.75% | 5.77% | 3.05% | 0.67% | -1.87% | 7.69% | -5.53% | 15.56% |
| 2023 | 9.18% | -1.25% | 0.40% | -1.75% | -1.03% | 7.28% | 2.74% | -3.13% | -4.08% | -7.67% | 10.07% | 7.75% | 18.04% |
| 2022 | -6.50% | -0.83% | 0.45% | -7.87% | 1.15% | -7.61% | 9.11% | -3.53% | -8.78% | 8.53% | 5.32% | -4.23% | -15.71% |
| 2021 | -2.84% | 5.18% | 2.44% | 4.35% | -0.56% | 0.84% | 2.80% | 1.12% | -2.89% | 3.87% | -3.23% | 5.18% | 16.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.34%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 13, 1993.
- This fund captured 115.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.26% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.73, 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
- 2.34%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 115.64%
- Downside Capture
- 106.26%
Expense Ratio
JAAGX has an expense ratio of 0.71%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JAAGX ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio (JAAGX) 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.
| JAAGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.22 | 2.78 | -1.56 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.25 | 12.44 | -8.19 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio provided a 8.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.75 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.75 | $6.67 | $3.92 | $5.26 | $14.28 | $8.91 | $5.98 | $4.91 | $3.68 | $4.40 | $4.83 | $7.24 |
Dividend yield | 8.19% | 7.98% | 4.65% | 6.88% | 20.52% | 8.86% | 6.34% | 5.74% | 5.49% | 6.23% | 8.15% | 12.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio. 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 | $6.70 | $6.70 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $6.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $3.92 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $5.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $14.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.91 |
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 Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio. 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 Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio was 80.37%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3108 trading sessions.
The current Janus Henderson VIT Enterprise Portfolio drawdown is 1.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -80.37%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 12y 4mo | 14y 11moMar 2000 - Feb 2015 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.54%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 6mo 20d | 7mo 24dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -33.52%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 2mo 16d | 5mo 5dJul 1998 - Dec 1998 |
Bear market2022 | -23.79%Sep 2022 | 10mo 17d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
1997 bear market1997 | -20.59%Apr 1997 | 10mo 12d | 5mo 11d | 1y 3moJun 1996 - Sep 1997 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JAAGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -80.37% | -56.78% | -23.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.38% | -9.10% | -2.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.62% | -18.90% | -0.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.79% | -25.43% | +1.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.54% | -33.92% | -4.62% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.38% | -1.80% | +0.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -26.06% | -10.71% | -15.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.27% | 2.03% | +1.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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