- ISIN
- US47103E5024
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Jul 7, 1987
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
JANFX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund (JANFX) is up 0.2% since the beginning of the year. JANFX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JANFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,009.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund (JANFX) has returned 0.19% so far this year and 4.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JANFX has returned 2.06% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- 0.91%
- YTD
- 0.19%
- 6M
- 0.69%
- 1Y
- 4.77%
- 3Y*
- 4.55%
- 5Y*
- 0.17%
- 10Y*
- 2.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
JANFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 8, 1987, JANFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 48.2 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Jan 1990 at -5.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, JANFX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 21, 1988 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Sep 20, 1988 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.28% | 1.53% | -2.02% | 0.38% | 0.15% | -0.11% | 0.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.74% | 2.13% | -0.15% | 0.41% | -0.56% | 1.70% | -0.45% | 1.38% | 1.03% | 0.63% | 0.58% | -0.03% | 7.63% |
| 2024 | -0.04% | -1.53% | 1.05% | -2.83% | 1.99% | 1.17% | 2.37% | 1.72% | 1.22% | -2.52% | 1.10% | -1.58% | 1.95% |
| 2023 | 3.51% | -2.62% | 2.18% | 0.60% | -1.14% | -0.70% | 0.00% | -0.49% | -2.77% | -1.76% | 4.99% | 4.25% | 5.81% |
| 2022 | -2.04% | -1.14% | -3.20% | -3.57% | 0.17% | -1.71% | 2.56% | -2.48% | -4.47% | -1.48% | 3.36% | -0.42% | -13.76% |
| 2021 | -0.72% | -1.32% | -1.34% | 1.02% | 0.36% | 0.90% | 1.17% | -0.10% | -0.73% | -0.22% | 0.22% | -0.03% | -0.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.57%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 08, 1987.
- This fund participated in 10.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 9.25% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 1.57%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 9.25%
- Downside Capture
- 10.04%
Expense Ratio
JANFX has an expense ratio of 0.57%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JANFX ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% 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 Flexible Bond Fund (JANFX) 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.
| JANFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.78 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.86 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 2.78 | -1.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.50 | 12.44 | -7.94 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund provided a 4.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.46 | $0.38 | $0.25 | $0.22 | $0.28 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 4.71% | 4.72% | 4.99% | 4.06% | 2.70% | 1.99% | 2.45% | 2.96% | 3.10% | 2.92% | 2.73% | 2.62% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson Flexible Bond 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.46 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.22 |
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 Flexible Bond 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 Flexible Bond Fund was 24.46%, occurring on Oct 18, 1990. Recovery took 4745 trading sessions.
The current Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund drawdown is 1.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1990 bear market1990 | -24.46%Oct 1990 | 1y 8mo | 18y 10mo | 20y 6moFeb 1989 - Aug 2009 |
2023 correction2023 | -18.38%Oct 2023 | 2y 2mo | 2y 3mo | 4y 6moAug 2021 - Feb 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.06%Mar 2020 | 10d | 2mo 11d | 2mo 21dMar 2020 - May 2020 |
Black Monday1987 | -7.91%Oct 1987 | 3mo 12d | 3mo 4d | 6mo 16dJul 1987 - Jan 1988 |
1988 pullback1988 | -7.76%Sep 1988 | 7mo 19d | 1mo 14d | 9mo 3dFeb 1988 - Nov 1988 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JANFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.46% | -56.78% | +32.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.15% | -9.10% | +5.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.67% | -18.90% | +12.23% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.38% | -25.43% | +7.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.38% | -33.92% | +15.54% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.60% | -1.80% | +0.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.48% | -10.71% | +5.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.09% | 2.03% | -0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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