- ISIN
- US4710214366
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2003
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
JAMVX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson VIT Mid Cap Value Portfolio (JAMVX) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. JAMVX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JAMVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,429.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson VIT Mid Cap Value Portfolio (JAMVX) has returned 9.85% so far this year and 19.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JAMVX has returned 8.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Janus Henderson VIT Mid Cap Value Portfolio
- 1D
- -0.51%
- 1M
- -1.11%
- YTD
- 9.85%
- 6M
- 11.08%
- 1Y
- 19.81%
- 3Y*
- 14.03%
- 5Y*
- 7.40%
- 10Y*
- 8.97%
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%
JAMVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2000, JAMVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2003 with a return of +47.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, JAMVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 30, 2003 with a return of +25.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.01% | 5.84% | -5.01% | 6.08% | -1.41% | -0.51% | 9.85% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.39% | -2.39% | -2.82% | -3.62% | 3.47% | 3.41% | 1.12% | 2.98% | -0.85% | -1.03% | 2.95% | 0.16% | 6.55% |
| 2024 | -0.57% | 4.76% | 5.59% | -5.65% | 4.51% | -2.00% | 6.49% | 0.86% | 1.80% | -1.35% | 6.39% | -7.28% | 13.06% |
| 2023 | 7.82% | -2.72% | -4.60% | -0.06% | -3.97% | 8.26% | 3.16% | -3.24% | -3.71% | -3.29% | 8.24% | 6.52% | 11.41% |
| 2022 | -2.98% | 0.43% | 1.99% | -5.47% | 3.12% | -9.39% | 7.26% | -2.44% | -8.06% | 10.33% | 6.16% | -4.46% | -5.51% |
| 2021 | -1.25% | 5.05% | 5.71% | 4.89% | 1.25% | -2.85% | 0.55% | 0.60% | -2.67% | 3.53% | -3.08% | 7.12% | 19.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson VIT Mid Cap Value Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 3.26%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 05, 2000.
- This fund captured 101.23% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.90% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.26% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.78, 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
- 3.26%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 101.23%
- Downside Capture
- 90.90%
Expense Ratio
JAMVX has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JAMVX ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% 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 Mid Cap Value Portfolio (JAMVX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JAMVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.50 | 2.39 | -0.89 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.23 | 3.25 | -1.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.43 | -0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.30 | 3.11 | -0.82 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.57 | 14.38 | -5.82 |
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 Mid Cap Value Portfolio provided a 9.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.93 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 | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.15 | $0.64 | $1.60 | $0.08 | $0.46 | $1.46 | $1.71 | $0.78 | $2.46 | $2.00 |
Dividend yield | 9.88% | 10.85% | 6.16% | 3.67% | 9.77% | 0.43% | 2.85% | 8.72% | 12.17% | 4.32% | 14.88% | 12.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson VIT Mid Cap Value 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 | $1.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $1.93 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $1.15 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $1.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.08 |
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 Mid Cap Value 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 Mid Cap Value Portfolio was 46.19%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 283 trading sessions.
The current Janus Henderson VIT Mid Cap Value Portfolio drawdown is 2.35%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -46.19%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 9moJul 2007 - Apr 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -40.34%Oct 2002 | 2y 27d | 7mo 20d | 2y 8moSep 2000 - May 2003 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.82%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 9mo 19d | 11mo 21dJan 2020 - Jan 2021 |
2011 bear market2011 | -22.07%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 9mo 4d | 1y 2moMay 2011 - Jul 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.52%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 6mo 11d | 9mo 12dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JAMVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.19% | -56.78% | +10.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.61% | -9.10% | +0.49% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.83% | -18.90% | -0.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.83% | -25.43% | +5.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.82% | -33.92% | -5.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.35% | 0.00% | -2.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.58% | -10.72% | +4.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.30% | 1.97% | +0.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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