Janus Henderson VIT Global Research Portfolio (JAWGX) Alternatives
Janus Henderson VIT Global Research Portfolio (JAWGX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JAWGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to JAWGX
JAWGX charges 0.64% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JAWGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | JAWGX vs GWOAX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | JAWGX vs GMGEX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | JAWGX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | JAWGX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | JAWGX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JAWGX
Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | JAWGX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | JAWGX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | JAWGX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | JAWGX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | JAWGX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing JAWGX Alternatives (YTD)
JAWGX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | JAWGX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | JAWGX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | JAWGX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | JAWGX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | JAWGX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JAWGX
JAWGX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | JAWGX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | JAWGX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | JAWGX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | JAWGX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | JAWGX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JAWGX
JAWGX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | JAWGX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | JAWGX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | JAWGX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | JAWGX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | JAWGX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Janus Henderson
Most popular Janus Henderson mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation F... | Technology Equities | 50 | -10.63% | Dec 31, 1998 | JAWGX vs JNGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Research Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -13.99% | May 3, 1993 | JAWGX vs JNRFX | |
| Janus Global Technology and Innovation Fund | Technology Equities | 50 | -10.65% | Dec 31, 1998 | JAWGX vs JAGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -8.45% | Sep 1, 1992 | JAWGX vs JANEX | |
| Janus Henderson Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 40 | -6.83% | Aug 31, 1992 | JAWGX vs JANBX | |
| Janus Henderson Forty Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -16.07% | May 1, 1997 | JAWGX vs JARTX | |
| Janus Henderson Triton Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -5.08% | Feb 25, 2005 | JAWGX vs JANIX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation F... | Technology Equities | 50 | -10.63% | Dec 31, 1998 | JAWGX vs JATIX | |
| Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovati... | Technology Equities | 51 | -10.57% | Jan 17, 2000 | JAWGX vs JGLTX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Select Fund | Global Equities | 57 | -3.93% | Jun 29, 2000 | JAWGX vs JANRX |
Often Compared With JAWGX
What investors most often compare with JAWGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price Global Stock Fund | Global Equities | 43 | -6.43% | Dec 28, 1995 | JAWGX vs PRGSX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | JAWGX vs VOO | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | Global Equities | 92 | 6.04% | Sep 25, 1996 | JAWGX vs FMIEX |
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