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ISIN
US4710215017
Inception Date
Sep 13, 1993
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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.30%1.51%-1.98%0.30%0.30%-0.20%0.20%
20250.62%2.24%-0.20%0.30%-0.50%1.69%-0.40%1.42%0.90%0.69%0.59%-0.14%7.41%
20240.10%-1.59%1.01%-2.80%1.95%1.15%2.45%1.60%1.28%-2.62%1.19%-1.59%1.96%
20233.32%-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
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.


JAFLX Risk / Return Rank: 2222
Overall Rank
JAFLX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2323
Sharpe Ratio Rank
JAFLX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2323
Sortino Ratio Rank
JAFLX Omega Ratio Rank: 2323
Omega Ratio Rank
JAFLX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2222
Calmar Ratio Rank
JAFLX Martin Ratio Rank: 2121
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.


JAFLXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.36

2.39

-1.03

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.00

3.25

-1.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.43

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.77

3.11

-1.35

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.48

14.38

-8.91

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.


3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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 2mo2y 3mo
4y 6moAug 2021 - Feb 2026
COVID crash2020
-9.05%Mar 2020
10d2mo 14d
2mo 24dMar 2020 - Jun 2020
1995 pullback1995
-6.97%Jan 1995
1y 2mo3mo 23d
1y 6moOct 1993 - Apr 1995
1996 pullback1996
-6.26%Jul 1996
6mo 10d4mo 3d
10mo 13dDec 1995 - Nov 1996
Financial crisis2007–2009
-5.57%Oct 2008
1mo 19d1mo 18d
3mo 7dSep 2008 - Dec 2008

Drawdown Indicators


JAFLXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest 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 Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.58%

0.00%

-1.58%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.12%

-10.72%

+8.60%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.92%

1.97%

-1.05%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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