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- Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund - I Shares (HDIVX) is an open-end mutual fund managed by Janus Henderson Investors that seeks current income exceeding the average yield on global stocks, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in dividend-paying equities such as common stocks, preferred stocks, depository receipts, equity REITs, and other equity-related securities of undervalued companies with strong profit streams, growing cash flows, and dividend growth potential; it also allocates to fixed-income securities including high-yield corporate bonds, investment grade bonds, sovereign debt, unrated bonds, and floating rate securities. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets (plus borrowings) targets dividend-producing equity securities, with a core portfolio of 40-60 holdings focused on international companies economically tied to countries outside the United States, including emerging markets.
Geographic operations emphasize non-U.S. markets, with significant exposure to Europe (Eurozone 26%, UK 21%, Europe ex-Euro 16%), Developed Asia (13%), and Japan (11%), alongside diversified sectors led by financial services (24%), technology (21%), industrials (16%), and healthcare (10%). Inception date is August 1, 2012, with headquarters aligned to Janus Henderson's U.S. operations in Denver, Colorado; the I Shares class features an expense ratio of 0.93%, institutional share type, minimum initial investment of $2,500, quarterly distributions, and total net assets around $220-250 million as of mid-2025.
Recent major developments at Janus Henderson include a multifaceted strategic partnership with The Guardian Life Insurance Company announced in April 2025, under which Janus Henderson manages Guardian's $45 billion investment grade public fixed income portfolio, including corporates and securitized credit, while Guardian commits up to $400 million in seed capital for fixed income product innovation. In Q3 2025 earnings, Janus Henderson reported robust growth with 20% year-over-year adjusted diluted EPS increase, positive net flows for six quarters, and expansion via new ETF launches and the Privicor platform. Additional 2025 strategic moves encompass a joint venture with CNO Financial Group and Victory Park Capital, alongside prior acquisitions enhancing private credit and ETF capabilities.