Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Conservative (JMSCX) belongs to the Global Allocation category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JMSCX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JMSCX
JMSCX charges 0.27% annually. There are 7 mutual funds in the Global Allocation category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Implementation Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2012 | JMSCX vs GIMFX | |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio | 0.19% | — | Jan 1998 | JMSCX vs GGSIX | |
| Voya Global Perspectives Portfolio | 0.20% | — | Apr 2013 | JMSCX vs IPIRX | |
| MH Elite Select Portfolio of Funds Fund | 0.21% | — | Apr 2006 | JMSCX vs MHESX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Allocation Fund - Moderate | 0.25% | — | Dec 2005 | JMSCX vs JNSMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JMSCX
JMSCX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 45 mutual funds in the Global Allocation category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 98 | — | Dec 2002 | JMSCX vs TIBAX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | 97 | — | May 2010 | JMSCX vs HRLYX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | 96 | — | Jun 2011 | JMSCX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Implementation Fund | 95 | — | Feb 2012 | JMSCX vs GIMFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | 95 | — | Jul 2003 | JMSCX vs GBMFX |
Top Performing JMSCX Alternatives (YTD)
JMSCX is at 5.62% YTD. There are 69 mutual funds in the Global Allocation category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Global Total Return Fund | 25.76% | — | Oct 2005 | JMSCX vs CGO | |
| Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund | 25.48% | — | Jun 2007 | JMSCX vs CHW | |
| Calamos Global Opportunities Fund | 19.22% | — | Sep 1996 | JMSCX vs CVLOX | |
| Allspring Absolute Return Fund | 18.69% | — | Feb 2012 | JMSCX vs WARAX | |
| Thornburg Investment Income Builder Fund | 17.92% | — | Dec 2002 | JMSCX vs TIBAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JMSCX
JMSCX has 6.69% 1-year volatility. There are 10 mutual funds in the Global Allocation category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | 2.98% | — | Jul 2019 | JMSCX vs PDSYX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | 4.27% | — | Dec 2017 | JMSCX vs PFADX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | 5.58% | — | Mar 2011 | JMSCX vs LFMIX | |
| Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund | 5.66% | — | Dec 2011 | JMSCX vs PMFYX | |
| Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 5.77% | — | Sep 2011 | JMSCX vs NRIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JMSCX
JMSCX has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.40%. There are 13 mutual funds in the Global Allocation category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Diversified Select Real Asset Fund | -1.98% | — | Jul 2019 | JMSCX vs PDSYX | |
| LoCorr Macro Strategies Fund Class I | -2.60% | — | Mar 2011 | JMSCX vs LFMIX | |
| Hartford Real Asset Fund | -3.18% | — | May 2010 | JMSCX vs HRLYX | |
| PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund | -3.63% | — | Dec 2017 | JMSCX vs PFADX | |
| Wilmington Real Asset Fund | -3.74% | — | Jun 2003 | JMSCX vs WMRIX |
Other Mutual Funds from Janus Henderson
The 10 most viewed Janus Henderson mutual funds shown here include JNGTX, JNRFX, JAGTX and span 6 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation F... | Technology Equities | 79 | 35.21% | — | Dec 1998 | JMSCX vs JNGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Research Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | 9.24% | — | May 1993 | JMSCX vs JNRFX | |
| Janus Global Technology and Innovation Fund | Technology Equities | 79 | 35.15% | — | Dec 1998 | JMSCX vs JAGTX | |
| Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 15 | 6.58% | — | Sep 1992 | JMSCX vs JANEX | |
| Janus Henderson Forty Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | 8.23% | — | May 1997 | JMSCX vs JARTX | |
| Janus Henderson Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 36 | 3.93% | — | Aug 1992 | JMSCX vs JANBX | |
| Janus Henderson Triton Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 37 | 11.41% | — | Feb 2005 | JMSCX vs JANIX | |
| Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation F... | Technology Equities | 79 | 35.22% | — | Dec 1998 | JMSCX vs JATIX | |
| Janus Henderson VIT Global Technology and Innovati... | Technology Equities | 80 | 35.13% | — | Jan 2000 | JMSCX vs JGLTX | |
| Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 39 | 22.37% | — | Feb 2000 | JMSCX vs JACNX |
Often Compared With JMSCX
Investors most often compare JMSCX with JANRX, RAPZX. These 2 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson Global Select Fund | Global Equities | 47 | 9.97% | — | Jun 2000 | JMSCX vs JANRX | |
| Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | Global Allocation | 45 | 13.81% | — | Jan 2012 | JMSCX vs RAPZX |
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