- ISIN
- US47103E6766
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 1985
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
JANVX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson Venture Fund (JANVX) is up 14.3% since the beginning of the year. JANVX is currently trading at $99 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JANVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,390.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson Venture Fund (JANVX) has returned 14.34% so far this year and 29.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JANVX has returned 11.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Janus Henderson Venture Fund
- 1D
- 1.87%
- 1M
- 3.98%
- YTD
- 14.34%
- 6M
- 11.71%
- 1Y
- 29.13%
- 3Y*
- 16.96%
- 5Y*
- 6.81%
- 10Y*
- 11.87%
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%
JANVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 1985, JANVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +20.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, JANVX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 18, 2000 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 15, 2000 at -25.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.93% | -0.11% | -4.51% | 10.77% | 2.66% | 3.42% | 14.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.42% | -4.77% | -8.09% | 0.48% | 3.53% | 4.22% | 2.63% | 3.14% | 0.54% | 1.59% | 1.92% | -0.20% | 8.98% |
| 2024 | -1.19% | 5.52% | 2.66% | -5.50% | 5.15% | 0.55% | 6.25% | 0.17% | -0.02% | -1.92% | 9.37% | 0.08% | 22.16% |
| 2023 | 10.41% | -1.29% | -1.03% | -1.88% | -1.93% | 7.67% | 3.29% | -4.38% | -6.23% | -8.82% | 11.33% | 10.56% | 16.16% |
| 2022 | -11.31% | 0.96% | -3.11% | -9.09% | -1.54% | -6.60% | 10.22% | -2.91% | -8.16% | 8.77% | 3.23% | -5.23% | -24.15% |
| 2021 | 0.59% | 3.32% | -2.13% | 3.44% | -2.34% | 3.43% | 1.12% | 1.86% | -2.05% | 4.24% | -5.44% | 1.66% | 7.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson Venture Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.70%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 1985.
- This fund participated in 114.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.68% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.55, 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
- -0.70%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 101.68%
- Downside Capture
- 114.04%
Expense Ratio
JANVX has an expense ratio of 0.78%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JANVX ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Janus Henderson Venture Fund (JANVX) 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.
| JANVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.47 | 2.78 | -0.31 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.02 | 12.44 | -3.42 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Janus Henderson Venture Fund provided a 4.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.73 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.73 | $4.73 | $11.78 | $4.08 | $3.14 | $12.33 | $5.62 | $3.18 | $6.73 | $4.11 | $1.15 | $2.84 |
Dividend yield | 4.79% | 5.48% | 14.11% | 5.22% | 4.42% | 12.59% | 5.46% | 3.86% | 10.26% | 5.32% | 1.76% | 4.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson Venture 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.73 | $4.73 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $11.78 | $11.78 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.08 | $4.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.14 | $3.14 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.33 | $12.33 |
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 Venture 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 Venture Fund was 86.48%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2457 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -86.48%Nov 2008 | 8y 8mo | 9y 9mo | 18y 5moMar 2000 - Aug 2018 |
1998 bear market1998 | -38.05%Oct 1998 | 3y 25d | 6mo | 3y 6moSep 1995 - Apr 1999 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.81%Mar 2020 | 2mo 1d | 4mo 20d | 6mo 21dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -35.17%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 2y 4mo | 2y 12moNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
1988 bear market1988 | -30.94%Jan 1988 | 4mo 19d | 1y 6mo | 1y 10moAug 1987 - Jul 1989 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JANVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -86.48% | -56.78% | -29.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.87% | -9.10% | -2.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.88% | -18.90% | -4.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.17% | -25.43% | -9.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.81% | -33.92% | -2.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -30.88% | -10.71% | -20.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 2.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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