- ISIN
- US4710217096
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- May 2, 1994
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
JAIGX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (JAIGX) is up 16.5% since the beginning of the year. JAIGX is currently trading at $65 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JAIGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,622.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (JAIGX) has returned 16.51% so far this year and 32.98% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JAIGX has returned 12.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio
- 1D
- 0.40%
- 1M
- 4.46%
- YTD
- 16.51%
- 6M
- 16.47%
- 1Y
- 32.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.35%
- 5Y*
- 10.15%
- 10Y*
- 12.87%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
JAIGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 29, 1994, JAIGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +21.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, JAIGX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.07% | 3.04% | -8.47% | 6.11% | 7.21% | 2.38% | 16.51% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.46% | 3.08% | -1.41% | 0.74% | 6.53% | 2.69% | -1.31% | 3.92% | 3.56% | 0.54% | 1.26% | 2.87% | 28.88% |
| 2024 | -0.67% | 3.69% | 5.29% | -1.69% | 3.77% | -1.07% | 2.36% | 1.39% | -0.84% | -4.33% | -0.33% | -1.45% | 5.83% |
| 2023 | 9.14% | -4.09% | 1.64% | 2.81% | -4.91% | 3.80% | 3.13% | -3.84% | -3.97% | -2.55% | 4.81% | 5.59% | 10.88% |
| 2022 | -1.28% | -2.41% | -0.07% | -5.93% | 3.04% | -9.57% | 3.96% | -3.91% | -9.26% | 3.69% | 15.89% | -0.53% | -8.58% |
| 2021 | -1.20% | 6.07% | 0.27% | 4.01% | 4.09% | -1.10% | -1.50% | 1.83% | -1.91% | 3.14% | -6.29% | 6.16% | 13.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.48%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 29, 1994.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.48% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.48%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 104.07%
- Downside Capture
- 103.95%
Expense Ratio
JAIGX has an expense ratio of 0.87%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JAIGX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio (JAIGX) 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.
| JAIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.52 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.73 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.32 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.08 | 2.46 | +0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.46 | 10.92 | +1.54 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Janus Henderson VIT Overseas Portfolio provided a 0.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.57 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 | $0.57 | $0.73 | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.68 | $0.49 | $0.43 | $0.58 | $0.55 | $0.49 | $2.04 | $1.13 |
Dividend yield | 0.88% | 1.30% | 1.42% | 1.48% | 1.77% | 1.13% | 1.12% | 1.73% | 2.07% | 1.53% | 8.21% | 3.93% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson VIT Overseas 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 | $0.27 | $0.27 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.73 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.62 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.49 |
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 Overseas 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 Overseas Portfolio was 68.68%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 794 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -68.68%Mar 2003 | 3y 5d | 3y 1mo | 6y 2moMar 2000 - May 2006 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.21%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 1y 11mo | 3y 4dNov 2007 - Nov 2010 |
2016 bear market2016 | -45.46%Feb 2016 | 5y 25d | 4y 9mo | 9y 10moJan 2011 - Dec 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -32.05%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 8mo 27d | 11mo 16dJul 1998 - Jul 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -26.14%Sep 2022 | 8mo 15d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JAIGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.68% | -56.78% | -11.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.97% | -9.10% | -1.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.91% | -18.90% | +2.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.14% | -25.43% | -0.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.69% | -33.92% | -2.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.92% | -10.71% | -9.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.71% | 2.04% | +0.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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