- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- May 2, 1994
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
JDIAX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson Overseas Fund Class A (JDIAX) is up 14.6% since the beginning of the year. JDIAX is currently trading at $66 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JDIAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,549.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson Overseas Fund Class A (JDIAX) has returned 14.56% so far this year and 29.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JDIAX has returned 11.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Janus Henderson Overseas Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.91%
- 1M
- 8.40%
- YTD
- 14.56%
- 6M
- 17.29%
- 1Y
- 29.80%
- 3Y*
- 17.29%
- 5Y*
- 9.15%
- 10Y*
- 11.57%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
JDIAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 25, 2005, JDIAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.
On a daily basis, JDIAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 18, 2008 at -19.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.01% | 3.02% | -8.38% | 6.06% | 7.16% | 0.75% | 14.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.45% | 3.15% | -1.48% | 0.67% | 6.57% | 2.57% | -1.35% | 3.86% | 3.56% | 0.48% | 1.21% | 2.80% | 28.33% |
| 2024 | -0.69% | 3.67% | 5.26% | -1.61% | 3.68% | -1.10% | 2.35% | 1.37% | -0.91% | -4.28% | -0.36% | -1.46% | 5.64% |
| 2023 | 8.85% | -4.02% | 1.68% | 2.78% | -4.88% | 3.71% | 2.95% | -3.72% | -4.03% | -2.39% | 4.75% | 5.60% | 10.61% |
| 2022 | -1.19% | -2.50% | -0.12% | -5.69% | 2.97% | -9.35% | 3.63% | -3.99% | -9.16% | 3.72% | 15.18% | -0.47% | -8.96% |
| 2021 | -1.16% | 5.97% | 0.19% | 3.88% | 4.03% | -1.13% | -1.46% | 1.66% | -1.79% | 2.94% | -6.24% | 5.95% | 12.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson Overseas Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of -1.95%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 26, 2005.
- This fund participated in 114.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 98.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.66, 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
- -1.95%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 98.85%
- Downside Capture
- 114.69%
Expense Ratio
JDIAX has a high expense ratio of 1.16%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JDIAX ranks 54 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 Overseas Fund Class A (JDIAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JDIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.20 | 2.24 | -0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.14 | 3.07 | +0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.41 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.70 | 2.93 | -0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.03 | 13.52 | -2.50 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Janus Henderson Overseas Fund Class A provided a 0.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.56 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.62 | $0.61 | $0.54 | $0.35 | $0.24 | $0.58 | $0.24 | $0.50 | $0.21 | $1.13 |
Dividend yield | 0.85% | 0.97% | 1.36% | 1.39% | 1.35% | 0.77% | 0.60% | 1.70% | 0.87% | 1.51% | 0.83% | 4.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson Overseas Fund Class A. 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 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
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 Overseas Fund Class A. 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 Overseas Fund Class A was 67.61%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 4141 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -67.61%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 16y 5mo | 17y 9moNov 2007 - Aug 2025 |
2006 bear market2006 | -22.30%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 19dMay 2006 - Oct 2006 |
2007 correction2007 | -12.78%Aug 2007 | 23d | 1mo 5d | 1mo 28dJul 2007 - Sep 2007 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.91%Mar 2026 | 28d | 18d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2005 pullback2005 | -9.56%Apr 2005 | 1mo 11d | 3mo 3d | 4mo 14dMar 2005 - Jul 2005 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JDIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.61% | -56.78% | -10.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.91% | -9.10% | -1.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.00% | -18.90% | +2.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.03% | -25.43% | -0.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.72% | -33.92% | -2.80% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.72% | -10.72% | -22.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.67% | 1.97% | +0.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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