About JVSAX
Janus Henderson Small-Mid Cap Value Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of small to mid-cap U.S. companies exhibiting value characteristics. The fund employs a small value investment style, targeting stocks that are considered undervalued relative to their fundamentals, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. Its holdings span multiple sectors including financial services, industrials, consumer cyclical, technology, and real estate, with notable holdings such as Axis Capital Holdings Ltd, Kirby Corp, and Casey's General Stores Inc. The fund pursues a disciplined bottom-up stock selection process emphasizing value, quality, and potential for fundamental improvement, managing risk through diversification and active portfolio turnover around 63% annually. It typically invests in companies that are positioned to grow earnings and enhance shareholder value over time, making it an important vehicle for investors seeking exposure to smaller companies with value attributes within the U.S. equity market. This fund features a front load share class with an expense ratio around 1.15% and maintains a moderate yield while balancing growth and risk in its segment of the market.
Fund Family Janus Henderson
Category Small Value
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JVSAX
Share Class Class A
Index Russell 2500 Value TR
JVSAX had a total return of 8.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 14.49%.
