- ISIN
- US47103E6683
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Feb 24, 2005
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
JANWX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson Global Research Fund (JANWX) is up 9.5% since the beginning of the year. JANWX is currently trading at $133 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JANWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,791.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson Global Research Fund (JANWX) has returned 9.45% so far this year and 23.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, JANWX has posted an annualized return of 14.01%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Janus Henderson Global Research Fund
- 1D
- 0.90%
- 1M
- 2.62%
- YTD
- 9.45%
- 6M
- 9.44%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 21.30%
- 5Y*
- 12.36%
- 10Y*
- 14.01%
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%
JANWX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 16, 2010, JANWX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, JANWX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, 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 | 2.08% | -0.71% | -6.43% | 9.79% | 4.12% | 0.96% | 9.45% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.39% | -0.50% | -5.18% | 1.40% | 6.81% | 5.12% | 2.00% | 1.06% | 2.31% | 1.36% | 0.30% | 0.47% | 20.79% |
| 2024 | 2.44% | 5.80% | 4.31% | -3.03% | 4.87% | 1.85% | 0.01% | 2.66% | 1.77% | -0.93% | 4.24% | -2.22% | 23.54% |
| 2023 | 7.93% | -2.16% | 2.90% | 1.94% | -0.06% | 5.41% | 3.10% | -1.72% | -4.43% | -2.15% | 9.16% | 5.03% | 26.78% |
| 2022 | -5.57% | -3.10% | 1.50% | -9.20% | 1.43% | -9.59% | 8.74% | -4.53% | -9.59% | 8.15% | 7.98% | -5.11% | -19.56% |
| 2021 | -1.94% | 3.05% | 1.99% | 5.21% | 1.42% | 2.35% | 1.07% | 2.69% | -4.32% | 5.85% | -3.96% | 3.71% | 17.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson Global Research Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.30%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 16, 2010.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.93, 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
- -0.30%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 98.52%
- Downside Capture
- 101.15%
Expense Ratio
JANWX has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JANWX ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% 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 Global Research Fund (JANWX) 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.
| JANWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.10 | 2.78 | -0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.24 | 12.44 | -3.20 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Janus Henderson Global Research Fund provided a 7.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $9.83 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $9.83 | $9.83 | $9.07 | $4.67 | $3.60 | $11.98 | $3.66 | $4.08 | $4.75 | $0.53 | $0.52 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 7.39% | 8.09% | 8.33% | 4.90% | 4.56% | 11.67% | 3.75% | 4.84% | 6.93% | 0.68% | 0.83% | 0.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson Global Research 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 | $9.83 | $9.83 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.07 | $9.07 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.67 | $4.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.60 | $3.60 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $11.98 | $11.98 |
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 Global Research 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 Global Research Fund was 34.78%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 103 trading sessions.
The current Janus Henderson Global Research Fund drawdown is 0.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.78%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 28d | 6moFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.99%Sep 2022 | 10mo 24d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.16%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moMay 2015 - Apr 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -23.94%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 25d | 10mo 29dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.71%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 19d | 7mo 15dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JANWX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.78% | -56.78% | +22.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.76% | -9.10% | -1.66% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.24% | -18.90% | +1.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.99% | -25.43% | -3.56% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.78% | -33.92% | -0.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.22% | -1.80% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.27% | -10.71% | +5.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.44% | 2.03% | +0.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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