- ISIN
- US4710215017
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Sep 13, 1993
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
JAFLX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson VIT Flexible Bond Portfolio (JAFLX) is up 0.2% since the beginning of the year. JAFLX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JAFLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,011.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson VIT Flexible Bond Portfolio (JAFLX) has returned 0.20% so far this year and 5.36% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JAFLX has returned 2.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Janus Henderson VIT Flexible Bond Portfolio
- 1D
- -0.20%
- 1M
- -0.00%
- YTD
- 0.20%
- 6M
- 0.36%
- 1Y
- 5.36%
- 3Y*
- 4.28%
- 5Y*
- 0.22%
- 10Y*
- 2.01%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
JAFLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 13, 1993, JAFLX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, JAFLX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 26, 2001 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 27, 1996 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.30% | 1.51% | -1.98% | 0.30% | 0.30% | -0.20% | 0.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.62% | 2.24% | -0.20% | 0.30% | -0.50% | 1.69% | -0.40% | 1.42% | 0.90% | 0.69% | 0.59% | -0.14% | 7.41% |
| 2024 | 0.10% | -1.59% | 1.01% | -2.80% | 1.95% | 1.15% | 2.45% | 1.60% | 1.28% | -2.62% | 1.19% | -1.59% | 1.96% |
| 2023 | 3.32% | -2.43% | 2.10% | 0.68% | -1.17% | -0.72% | 0.10% | -0.61% | -2.64% | -1.77% | 4.88% | 4.00% | 5.52% |
| 2022 | -1.99% | -1.10% | -3.25% | -3.54% | 0.18% | -1.57% | 2.50% | -2.44% | -4.42% | -1.51% | 3.37% | -0.50% | -13.64% |
| 2021 | -0.71% | -1.34% | -1.28% | 0.97% | 0.32% | 0.86% | 1.16% | -0.08% | -0.73% | -0.16% | 0.25% | -0.11% | -0.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson VIT Flexible Bond Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 4.92%, beta of -0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 1993.
- This fund captured 15.17% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.26%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.92%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 15.17%
- Downside Capture
- -0.26%
Expense Ratio
JAFLX has an expense ratio of 0.57%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JAFLX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% 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 VIT Flexible Bond Portfolio (JAFLX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JAFLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.36 | 2.39 | -1.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.00 | 3.25 | -1.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.43 | -0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 3.11 | -1.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.48 | 14.38 | -8.91 |
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 VIT Flexible Bond Portfolio provided a 5.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.53 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.53 | $0.53 | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.47 | $0.58 | $0.37 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 5.33% | 5.34% | 5.09% | 4.27% | 4.75% | 4.84% | 2.87% | 3.31% | 3.21% | 2.98% | 2.92% | 2.90% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson VIT Flexible Bond 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.53 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.47 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.58 |
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 Flexible Bond 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 Flexible Bond Portfolio was 18.06%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 581 trading sessions.
The current Janus Henderson VIT Flexible Bond Portfolio drawdown is 1.58%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 correction2023 | -18.06%Oct 2023 | 2y 2mo | 2y 3mo | 4y 6moAug 2021 - Feb 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.05%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 14d | 2mo 24dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
1995 pullback1995 | -6.97%Jan 1995 | 1y 2mo | 3mo 23d | 1y 6moOct 1993 - Apr 1995 |
1996 pullback1996 | -6.26%Jul 1996 | 6mo 10d | 4mo 3d | 10mo 13dDec 1995 - Nov 1996 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -5.57%Oct 2008 | 1mo 19d | 1mo 18d | 3mo 7dSep 2008 - Dec 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JAFLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.06% | -56.78% | +38.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.87% | -9.10% | +6.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.51% | -18.90% | +12.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.06% | -25.43% | +7.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.06% | -33.92% | +15.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.58% | 0.00% | -1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.12% | -10.72% | +8.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.92% | 1.97% | -1.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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