- ISIN
- US47103E7426
- Issuer
- Janus Henderson
- Inception Date
- Sep 1, 1992
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
JNSTX Performance Chart
Janus Henderson Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund (JNSTX) is up 1.1% since the beginning of the year. JNSTX is currently trading at $3 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JNSTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,110.
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Returns By Period
Janus Henderson Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund (JNSTX) has returned 1.13% so far this year and 4.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JNSTX has returned 2.21% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Janus Henderson Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.36%
- YTD
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 1.52%
- 1Y
- 4.99%
- 3Y*
- 5.20%
- 5Y*
- 2.11%
- 10Y*
- 2.21%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
JNSTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 16, 2010, JNSTX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 34.0 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JNSTX closed higher 13% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 31, 2024 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -1.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.37% | 0.35% | -0.67% | 0.72% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 1.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.42% | 0.73% | 0.37% | 0.40% | 0.41% | 0.73% | 0.05% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.41% | 0.70% | 0.38% | 5.89% |
| 2024 | 0.77% | -0.31% | 0.42% | -0.28% | 0.81% | 0.00% | 1.51% | 1.15% | 0.75% | -0.62% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 5.27% |
| 2023 | 1.31% | -0.80% | 1.03% | 0.25% | -0.42% | -0.39% | 0.68% | -0.00% | -0.34% | -0.36% | 1.83% | 1.84% | 4.67% |
| 2022 | -0.89% | -0.88% | -1.56% | -1.21% | -0.00% | -1.57% | 1.58% | -0.85% | -1.54% | -0.16% | 0.93% | 0.64% | -5.44% |
| 2021 | -0.19% | -0.18% | 0.19% | 0.16% | 0.44% | -0.20% | 0.46% | -0.21% | 0.09% | -0.55% | -0.21% | 0.12% | -0.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Janus Henderson Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.88%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 17, 2010.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (8.61%) than losses (5.69%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.88%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 8.61%
- Downside Capture
- 5.69%
Expense Ratio
JNSTX has an expense ratio of 0.53%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JNSTX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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 Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund (JNSTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JNSTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.65 | 2.39 | -0.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.70 | 3.25 | -0.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.55 | 1.43 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.38 | 3.11 | +0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.04 | 14.38 | +0.66 |
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 Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund provided a 4.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 4.88% | 4.65% | 4.76% | 3.12% | 1.92% | 1.55% | 2.05% | 2.33% | 2.24% | 1.61% | 1.24% | 1.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Janus Henderson Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund. 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 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.06 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.14 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.14 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 |
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 Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund. 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 Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund was 8.11%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 435 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -8.11%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 1y 9mo | 2y 11moAug 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -5.90%Mar 2020 | 15d | 2mo 11d | 2mo 26dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2011 pullback2011 | -1.58%Oct 2011 | 2mo 1d | 3mo 23d | 5mo 24dAug 2011 - Jan 2012 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.37%Mar 2026 | 22d | 22d | 1mo 14dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2013 pullback2013 | -1.29%Jun 2013 | 24d | 3mo 28d | 4mo 22dMay 2013 - Oct 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JNSTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.11% | -56.78% | +48.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.37% | -9.10% | +7.73% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.37% | -18.90% | +17.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.11% | -25.43% | +17.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -8.11% | -33.92% | +25.81% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.92% | -10.72% | +9.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.31% | 1.97% | -1.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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