Janus Henderson Balanced Fund Class A (JDBAX)
| Fund Assets | 27.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.72% |
| Dividend Growth | 33.89% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 44.79 |
| YTD Return | -5.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 44.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 41.38 |
| 52-Week High | 52.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 734 |
| Inception Date | Jul 6, 2009 |
About JDBAX
Janus Henderson Balanced Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital growth while seeking to preserve capital and provide current income. The fund follows a balanced approach, typically allocating between 35% and 65% of its assets to equity securities, with the remainder invested in fixed-income securities and cash equivalents. This blend allows the fund to participate in the growth potential of equities while mitigating risk through income-generating bonds, offering investors a hybrid strategy for both capital appreciation and stability. Notably, the fund maintains a disciplined investment process, focusing on high-quality growth equities and investment-grade or high-yield bonds, with strict limits on exposure to riskier fixed-income assets. With a portfolio that spans technology, financial services, healthcare, and consumer sectors, Janus Henderson Balanced Fund Class A provides broad exposure to leading U.S. and international companies. Its experienced management team and flexible equity allocation—ranging from 40% to 70%—enable adaptive positioning in shifting market environments. The fund plays a notable role in the moderate allocation category, serving investors seeking a core holding that combines growth and income with a lower risk profile relative to equity-only funds.
Performance
JDBAX had a total return of 10.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% - Class C | 1.69% |
| FFTMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 50% - Class M | 1.08% |
| FSATX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% - Class M | 1.19% |
| SWCGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Conservative Portfolio™ | 0.49% |
| SWBGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Balanced Portfolio™ | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
31.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.22% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 4.49% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.25% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.24% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.06% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.625% | T.3.625 12.31.30 | 2.28% |
| Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund Llc | n/a | 2.25% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.22% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.10% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 1.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | $3.5621 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1907 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1944 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1983 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $2.46419 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2094 | Sep 30, 2024 |