- ISIN
- US4710213038
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Sep 12, 1993
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
JAWGX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson VIT Global Research Portfolio (JAWGX) is up 9.4% since the beginning of the year. JAWGX is currently trading at $80 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JAWGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,804.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson VIT Global Research Portfolio (JAWGX) has returned 9.42% so far this year and 23.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, JAWGX has posted an annualized return of 14.09%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Janus Henderson VIT Global Research Portfolio
- 1D
- 0.90%
- 1M
- 2.60%
- YTD
- 9.42%
- 6M
- 9.42%
- 1Y
- 23.02%
- 3Y*
- 21.38%
- 5Y*
- 12.53%
- 10Y*
- 14.09%
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%
JAWGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 13, 1993, JAWGX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JAWGX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 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% | -0.70% | -6.45% | 9.79% | 4.11% | 0.94% | 9.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.42% | -0.49% | -5.17% | 1.43% | 6.81% | 5.18% | 2.00% | 1.07% | 2.30% | 1.36% | 0.32% | 0.47% | 20.97% |
| 2024 | 2.45% | 5.83% | 4.33% | -3.04% | 4.88% | 1.82% | 0.04% | 2.62% | 1.78% | -0.92% | 4.24% | -2.26% | 23.56% |
| 2023 | 7.96% | -2.22% | 2.94% | 1.91% | -0.11% | 5.44% | 3.10% | -1.68% | -4.39% | -2.14% | 9.14% | 5.00% | 26.77% |
| 2022 | -5.56% | -3.02% | 1.52% | -9.13% | 1.43% | -9.41% | 8.74% | -4.49% | -9.57% | 7.98% | 8.17% | -5.13% | -19.21% |
| 2021 | -1.96% | 3.08% | 1.99% | 5.25% | 1.43% | 2.38% | 1.09% | 2.70% | -4.34% | 5.85% | -3.94% | 3.84% | 18.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson VIT Global Research Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.72%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 13, 1993.
- 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
- 1.72%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 101.51%
- Downside Capture
- 99.53%
Expense Ratio
JAWGX has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JAWGX 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 VIT Global Research Portfolio (JAWGX) 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.
| JAWGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.34 | ||
| 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 VIT Global Research Portfolio provided a 8.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.02 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 | $7.02 | $7.36 | $2.77 | $2.12 | $7.28 | $3.63 | $3.40 | $3.81 | $0.60 | $0.39 | $0.43 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 8.73% | 9.24% | 3.81% | 3.46% | 14.54% | 5.09% | 5.34% | 6.73% | 1.27% | 0.75% | 1.06% | 0.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson VIT Global Research 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 | $6.86 | $6.86 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $7.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $2.77 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $2.12 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $7.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $3.63 |
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 Global Research 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 Global Research Portfolio was 70.46%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2073 trading sessions.
The current Janus Henderson VIT Global Research Portfolio drawdown is 0.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -70.46%Mar 2009 | 9y 4d | 8y 2mo | 17y 3moMar 2000 - Jun 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.80%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 28d | 6moFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -30.34%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 3mo | 5mo 19dJul 1998 - Jan 1999 |
Bear market2022 | -28.58%Sep 2022 | 10mo 24d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.73%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 19d | 7mo 15dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JAWGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.46% | -56.78% | -13.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.75% | -9.10% | -1.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.23% | -18.90% | +1.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.58% | -25.43% | -3.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.80% | -33.92% | -0.88% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.25% | -1.80% | +1.55% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.11% | -10.71% | -11.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.44% | 2.03% | +0.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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