- ISIN
- US47103E3045
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Feb 29, 2000
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
JACNX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund (JACNX) is up 22.4% since the beginning of the year. JACNX is currently trading at $33 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JACNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,543.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund (JACNX) has returned 22.37% so far this year and 35.36% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, JACNX has posted an annualized return of 14.21%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.66%.
Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund
- 1D
- 2.08%
- 1M
- 9.51%
- YTD
- 22.37%
- 6M
- 20.32%
- 1Y
- 35.36%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 9.06%
- 10Y*
- 14.21%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
JACNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 29, 2000, JACNX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, JACNX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.79% | 2.39% | -5.41% | 15.37% | 7.14% | 4.09% | 22.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.81% | -3.75% | -9.04% | -1.25% | 4.66% | 8.60% | 2.19% | 1.26% | 3.42% | 0.23% | -3.46% | -0.29% | 7.34% |
| 2024 | -0.04% | 4.44% | 3.99% | -5.58% | 4.03% | -0.14% | 5.90% | 1.37% | 4.28% | -1.13% | 6.54% | -5.68% | 18.44% |
| 2023 | 10.09% | -0.59% | -0.12% | -0.40% | -2.44% | 8.64% | 5.50% | -5.43% | -5.93% | -8.03% | 11.66% | 9.31% | 21.58% |
| 2022 | -7.60% | 4.48% | 1.13% | -9.60% | -1.62% | -11.26% | 8.55% | -5.64% | -9.63% | 6.24% | 9.09% | -5.08% | -21.54% |
| 2021 | -2.57% | 8.49% | 0.67% | 7.01% | 2.65% | 1.21% | 0.41% | 3.01% | -3.93% | 3.14% | -4.73% | 4.57% | 20.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.71%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 01, 2000.
- This fund captured 115.33% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.77% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.81, 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
- 1.71%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 115.33%
- Downside Capture
- 107.77%
Expense Ratio
JACNX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JACNX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund (JACNX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JACNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.37 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.54 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.41 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.61 | 2.93 | -0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.20 | 13.52 | -5.32 |
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
Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund provided a 9.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.98 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.98 | $2.98 | $3.19 | $1.85 | $0.12 | $2.84 | $0.45 | $2.50 | $1.48 | $1.47 | $0.68 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 9.07% | 11.10% | 11.53% | 7.13% | 0.53% | 9.63% | 1.69% | 11.74% | 8.86% | 7.77% | 3.52% | 2.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund. 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 | $2.98 | $2.98 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.19 | $3.19 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 | $1.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.84 | $2.84 |
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 Contrarian Fund. 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 Contrarian Fund was 66.81%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1213 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -66.81%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 9mo | 6y 2moNov 2007 - Dec 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -46.02%Oct 2002 | 2y 27d | 2y 25d | 4y 1moSep 2000 - Nov 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.25%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 23dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.32%Sep 2022 | 10mo 18d | 1y 5mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -28.97%Feb 2016 | 10mo 25d | 1y 11mo | 2y 9moMar 2015 - Jan 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JACNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -66.81% | -56.78% | -10.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.27% | -9.10% | -5.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.92% | -18.90% | -5.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.32% | -25.43% | -4.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.25% | -33.92% | -6.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.67% | -10.72% | -3.95% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.53% | 1.97% | +2.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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