Janus Henderson Short Duration Flex Bd D (JNSTX)

Fund Assets	703.68M
Expense Ratio	0.46%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	123.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.13
Dividend Yield	4.51%
Dividend Growth	-8.65%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	2.840
YTD Return	1.18%
1-Year Return	2.34%
5-Year Return	11.20%
52-Week Low	2.830
52-Week High	2.910
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	472
Inception Date	Sep 1, 1992

About JNSTX

Janus Henderson Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund Class D is an actively managed mutual fund focused on short-duration fixed income. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income while preserving capital through a diversified portfolio of short- and intermediate-term bonds, including U.S. Treasuries, investment‑grade corporates, securitized assets, and selective exposure to below‑investment‑grade debt within defined limits. The strategy emphasizes risk‑adjusted returns with an effective duration around the low‑to‑mid two‑year range, positioning it to manage interest rate sensitivity typical of the short‑term bond category. The fund applies bottom‑up, fundamentals‑driven research to evaluate issuers’ cash flows, management quality, and security valuation, complemented by integrated risk systems that monitor exposures across sectors and credits. Its holdings often include a core of government securities alongside corporate and securitized positions to diversify sources of income. With a long operating history and monthly income distributions, the fund serves as a flexible core short‑duration allocation for investors seeking stability, liquidity, and income within the broader fixed income market.

• Fund Family: Janus Henderson
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: JNSTX
• Share Class: Class D
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government/Credit TR

Performance

JNSTX had a total return of 2.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.95%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FBNTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd M	0.52%
FBNAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd A	0.49%
FBNIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd I	0.29%
FANCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bd C	1.40%
FIKTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Z	0.24%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JSHNX	Class N	0.40%
JSHIX	Class I	0.45%
JASBX	Class T	0.64%
JSHAX	Class A	0.70%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.01032	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.00988	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0112	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0103	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0108	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01065	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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