Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio (JGLTX) Alternatives
Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio (JGLTX) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JGLTX. 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 JGLTX
JGLTX charges 0.72% annually. Among mutual funds in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JGLTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 11, 2005 | JGLTX vs VTCAX | |
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | Mar 25, 2004 | JGLTX vs VITAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | Jun 24, 2013 | JGLTX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | Apr 4, 2024 | JGLTX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | Oct 2, 2018 | JGLTX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JGLTX
Among mutual funds in the Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | 99 | Sep 23, 2022 | JGLTX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 97 | Jul 28, 1985 | JGLTX vs FDCPX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 94 | Jul 29, 1985 | JGLTX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 93 | Oct 2, 2018 | JGLTX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 92 | Dec 27, 2000 | JGLTX vs FELIX |
Top Performing JGLTX Alternatives (YTD)
JGLTX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund | 9.56% | Oct 28, 2007 | JGLTX vs ALTEX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 9.40% | Jul 28, 1985 | JGLTX vs FDCPX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 6.04% | Sep 23, 2022 | JGLTX vs ARKVX | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | JGLTX vs STK | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 1.62% | Mar 31, 1998 | JGLTX vs RYSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JGLTX
JGLTX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | 14.62% | Nov 1, 1993 | JGLTX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 18.27% | Feb 2, 2021 | JGLTX vs TOWTX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 18.44% | Sep 23, 2022 | JGLTX vs ARKVX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 20.09% | Mar 11, 2005 | JGLTX vs VTCAX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | 22.50% | Jun 9, 1996 | JGLTX vs NWJCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JGLTX
JGLTX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | -8.14% | Sep 23, 2022 | JGLTX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.45% | Nov 1, 1993 | JGLTX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | Feb 2, 2021 | JGLTX vs TOWTX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -12.75% | Jun 9, 1996 | JGLTX vs NWJCX | |
| Black Oak Emerging Technology Fund | -12.77% | Dec 28, 2000 | JGLTX vs BOGSX |
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 | JGLTX vs JNGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Research Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -13.99% | May 3, 1993 | JGLTX vs JNRFX | |
| Janus Global Technology and Innovation Fund | Technology Equities | 50 | -10.65% | Dec 31, 1998 | JGLTX vs JAGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -8.45% | Sep 1, 1992 | JGLTX vs JANEX | |
| Janus Henderson Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 40 | -6.83% | Aug 31, 1992 | JGLTX vs JANBX | |
| Janus Henderson Forty Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | -16.07% | May 1, 1997 | JGLTX vs JARTX | |
| Janus Henderson Triton Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -5.08% | Feb 25, 2005 | JGLTX vs JANIX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation F... | Technology Equities | 50 | -10.63% | Dec 31, 1998 | JGLTX vs JATIX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Select Fund | Global Equities | 57 | -3.93% | Jun 29, 2000 | JGLTX vs JANRX | |
| Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 10 | -8.95% | Feb 29, 2000 | JGLTX vs JACNX |
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