- ISIN
- US4710215686
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Jan 17, 2000
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
JGLTX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio (JGLTX) is up 35.1% since the beginning of the year. JGLTX is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JGLTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,335.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio (JGLTX) has returned 35.08% so far this year and 57.60% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, JGLTX has achieved an annualized return of 24.93%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio
- 1D
- 3.06%
- 1M
- 9.96%
- YTD
- 35.08%
- 6M
- 35.71%
- 1Y
- 57.60%
- 3Y*
- 36.04%
- 5Y*
- 18.48%
- 10Y*
- 24.93%
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%
JGLTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 18, 2000, JGLTX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -26.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, JGLTX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.21% | -2.00% | -7.17% | 19.68% | 16.63% | 4.08% | 35.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.94% | -3.53% | -8.53% | 3.90% | 11.20% | 9.29% | 4.37% | -0.53% | 5.23% | 5.60% | -5.19% | 0.76% | 25.19% |
| 2024 | 5.01% | 8.16% | 2.64% | -4.78% | 7.05% | 7.16% | -3.10% | 2.03% | 1.64% | -0.88% | 5.53% | -1.31% | 32.10% |
| 2023 | 11.99% | -0.09% | 8.99% | -1.59% | 10.07% | 4.54% | 3.29% | -1.42% | -5.50% | -2.26% | 13.85% | 4.51% | 54.55% |
| 2022 | -10.99% | -4.55% | 0.45% | -14.29% | -3.49% | -9.77% | 14.00% | -5.50% | -10.66% | 3.31% | 7.96% | -7.01% | -36.42% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 2.46% | -0.53% | 6.13% | -1.55% | 7.27% | 1.75% | 3.63% | -5.92% | 6.14% | -0.90% | -0.77% | 18.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.61%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 18, 2000.
- This fund captured 144.96% of S&P 500 Index gains and 124.77% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.61% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.12 and R2 of 0.76, 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
- 2.61%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 144.96%
- Downside Capture
- 124.77%
Expense Ratio
JGLTX has an expense ratio of 0.72%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JGLTX ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio (JGLTX) 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.
| JGLTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.37 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.61 | 2.78 | +0.82 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.94 | 12.44 | -0.50 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio provided a 10.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.04 | $2.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.79 | $3.00 | $1.57 | $1.01 | $0.55 | $0.65 | $0.31 | $1.23 |
Dividend yield | 10.40% | 8.98% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.96% | 14.48% | 7.71% | 6.81% | 4.95% | 5.68% | 3.71% | 16.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation 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 | $3.04 | $3.04 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.15 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.00 |
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 Technology and Innovation 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 Technology and Innovation Portfolio was 81.78%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3597 trading sessions.
The current Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio drawdown is 0.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -81.78%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 14y 3mo | 16y 10moMar 2000 - Jan 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -45.18%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -28.74%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.72%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 1mo 26d | 4mo 10dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.42%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 2mo 24d | 6mo 20dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JGLTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -81.78% | -56.78% | -25.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.81% | -9.10% | -6.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.72% | -18.90% | -4.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.18% | -25.43% | -19.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.18% | -33.92% | -11.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.03% | -1.80% | +1.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -36.54% | -10.71% | -25.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.77% | 2.03% | +2.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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