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- Janus Henderson Growth and Income Fund Class A (JDNAX) is an open-end mutual fund managed by Janus Henderson Investors that seeks total return through a portfolio of high-quality large-cap companies exhibiting revenue growth, earnings growth, dividend increases, financial stability, high free cash flow, and intelligent capital allocation; it primarily invests in U.S. equities (97.47% allocation), with minor exposure to non-U.S. stocks (2.44%) and cash (0.08%), focusing on sectors such as technology (35.79%), financial services (19.70%), and communication services (11.58%). Top holdings include Microsoft Corp. (8.96%), Alphabet Inc. (4.87%), Broadcom Inc. (4.81%), Apple Inc. (4.55%), and Meta Platforms Inc. (3.81%), representing 27.00% of the portfolio, within a blend-style large-cap strategy categorized as Large Blend by Morningstar. The fund, domiciled in the United States and available for sale there, features a net expense ratio of 0.99%, a 5.75% front-end load, daily pricing, and a minimum initial investment of $2,500, with total net assets of $7.92 billion and share class size of $116.97 million as of the latest reporting. Managed by Jeremiah Buckley since July 25, 2014, it launched on July 6, 2009, within the broader offerings of Janus Henderson Investors, a global asset manager formed in 2017 from the merger of Janus Capital (founded 1969 in Denver, Colorado) and Henderson Global Investors (roots in 1934 in London), headquartered across key locations including Denver and London. Recent major developments at Janus Henderson include a multifaceted strategic partnership with Guardian Life Insurance Company announced in April 2025, under which Janus Henderson manages Guardian's $45 billion investment grade public fixed income portfolio, receives equity warrants and economic consideration, and gains up to $400 million in seed capital for fixed income product innovation, including support for active fixed income ETFs like JAAA; the launch of the Global AI ETF (JHAI) in August 2025 targeting AI innovators; the introduction of the Asset-Backed Securities ETF (JABS) in July 2025 seeded with $100 million from Guardian; and a definitive agreement in October 2025 to acquire a majority stake in Victory Park Capital Advisors to bolster private credit capabilities. These initiatives reflect Janus Henderson's ongoing expansion in fixed income, ETFs, alternatives, and strategic alliances to enhance product innovation and client solutions amid robust operational growth reported in third quarter 2025 results.