Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (JDBAX)
| Fund Assets | 28.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 75.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.85% |
| Dividend Growth | 34.55% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 49.53 |
| YTD Return | 3.30% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.34% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.79 |
| 52-Week High | 52.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.60 |
| Holdings | 778 |
| 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 10.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.20%.
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% C | 1.67% |
| FFTMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 50% M | 1.07% |
| FSATX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 60% M | 1.17% |
| SWCGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Conservative Portfolio™ | 0.49% |
| SWBGX | Schwab | Schwab MarketTrack Balanced Portfolio™ | 0.48% |
Top 10 Holdings
30.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.92% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 4.99% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.80% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.46% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.22% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.93% |
| Janus Henderson Cash Liquidity Fund Llc | n/a | 2.26% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.42% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.33% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 1.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.17118 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.2018 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 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 |