About JDHYX
Janus Henderson High Yield Fund is a mutual fund focused on high-yield bonds, designed to obtain high current income through investments primarily in below-investment-grade securities. Launched on December 29, 1995, it manages total net assets of approximately $699.65 million and distributes income monthly, with a 30-day SEC yield of around 6.33% for Class I shares. This actively managed strategy employs a research-driven approach, emphasizing high-conviction security selection across the credit spectrum to generate competitive risk-adjusted returns while mitigating drawdowns. The portfolio features 154 debt issues, a weighted average maturity of 5.35 years, and duration of 2.80 years, with heavy allocation to high-yield corporates (84.81%), bank loans, and futures. Credit quality tilts toward B (45.79%) and Ba (33.07%) ratings, predominantly U.S.-focused (82.93%) with modest emerging market exposure. Top holdings include Sunoco LP, First Quantum Minerals Ltd., and Level 3 Financing Inc. In the financial markets, it serves as a key vehicle for income-oriented investors seeking yield in the high-yield bond sector, benchmarked against the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index.
Fund Family Janus Henderson
Category High Yield Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol JDHYX
Share Class Class S
Index Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield TR
JDHYX had a total return of 2.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.55%.
