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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JGLTX
JGLTX charges 0.72% annually. There are 17 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral... | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | JGLTX vs VITAX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 0.10% | 5.90B | Mar 2005 | JGLTX vs VTCAX | |
| Franklin DynaTech Fund Class R6 | 0.48% | — | Jun 2013 | JGLTX vs FDTRX | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters Z | 0.55% | — | Apr 2024 | JGLTX vs AAIZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund Class Z | 0.59% | — | Oct 2018 | JGLTX vs FIKHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JGLTX
JGLTX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 48 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | 99 | — | Sep 2022 | JGLTX vs ARKVX | |
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 95 | — | Jul 1985 | JGLTX vs FDCPX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 95 | — | Nov 2001 | JGLTX vs SCMIX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 95 | — | Jun 1983 | JGLTX vs SLMCX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | 95 | — | Jun 1983 | JGLTX vs CCOYX |
Top Performing JGLTX Alternatives (YTD)
JGLTX is at 22.16% YTD. There are 40 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 64.85%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Select Tech Hardware Portfolio | 64.85% | — | Jul 1985 | JGLTX vs FDCPX | |
| Rydex Electronics Fund | 56.87% | — | Mar 1998 | JGLTX vs RYSIX | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 51.40% | — | Jul 1985 | JGLTX vs FSELX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class Z | 51.27% | — | Oct 2018 | JGLTX vs FIKGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class I | 51.17% | — | Dec 2000 | JGLTX vs FELIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JGLTX
JGLTX has 27.02% 1-year volatility. There are 35 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | 14.89% | — | Nov 1993 | JGLTX vs GTTIX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | 15.77% | — | Feb 2021 | JGLTX vs TOWTX | |
| Vanguard Communication Services Index Fund Admiral... | 17.22% | 5.90B | Mar 2005 | JGLTX vs VTCAX | |
| Saratoga Technology & Communications Portfolio | 18.35% | — | Oct 1997 | JGLTX vs STPAX | |
| ARK Venture Fund | 19.54% | — | Sep 2022 | JGLTX vs ARKVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JGLTX
JGLTX has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.76%. There are 42 mutual funds in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Venture Fund | -8.14% | — | Sep 2022 | JGLTX vs ARKVX | |
| Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund Class I | -9.08% | — | Nov 1993 | JGLTX vs GTTIX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | -10.18% | — | Jun 1996 | JGLTX vs NWJCX | |
| Towpath Technology Fund | -11.62% | — | Feb 2021 | JGLTX vs TOWTX | |
| Columbia Seligman Technology and Information Fund ... | -12.76% | — | Nov 2001 | JGLTX vs SCMIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Janus Henderson
The 10 most viewed Janus Henderson mutual funds shown here include JNGTX, JNRFX, JAGTX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation F... | Technology Equities | 35 | 22.64% | — | Dec 1998 | JGLTX vs JNGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Research Fund Class D | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 15 | 4.82% | — | May 1993 | JGLTX vs JNRFX | |
| Janus Global Technology and Innovation Fund | Technology Equities | 35 | 22.56% | — | Dec 1998 | JGLTX vs JAGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund Class D | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 8.74% | — | Sep 1992 | JGLTX vs JANEX | |
| Janus Henderson Forty Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 13 | 4.80% | — | May 1997 | JGLTX vs JARTX | |
| Janus Henderson Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 33 | 4.82% | — | Aug 1992 | JGLTX vs JANBX | |
| Janus Henderson Triton Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 55 | 15.50% | — | Feb 2005 | JGLTX vs JANIX | |
| Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 30 | 18.83% | — | Feb 2000 | JGLTX vs JACNX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation F... | Technology Equities | 34 | 22.67% | — | Dec 1998 | JGLTX vs JATIX | |
| Janus Henderson Forty Fund Class D | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 5.02% | — | Dec 2009 | JGLTX vs JFRDX |
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