- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Bonds
- Address
- 151 Detroit Street Denver CO 80206
- IPO Date
- Dec 28, 2010
- Business
- Janus Henderson Global Bond Fund - T Shares (JHBTX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks total return, consistent with preservation of capital, by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified global portfolio of bonds; these include corporate bonds, government notes and bonds, convertible bonds, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, and zero-coupon bonds of issuers located in various countries worldwide, including the United States. The fund may allocate up to 35% of its net assets to high-yield/high-risk debt securities and emphasizes investment-grade bonds (equivalent to BBB- rated or higher), with a maximum of 70% exposure to U.S. issuers and up to 20% in developing markets; it is actively managed relative to the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate Bond Hedged USD Index, aiming to outperform this benchmark by 1.25% per annum over any five-year period before charges. JHBTX, with a minimum initial investment of USD 2,500, operates within the global fixed income segment, targeting institutional and retail investors seeking income generation and capital preservation through diversified exposure to international debt markets across developed and emerging regions.
Launched on December 28, 2010, the fund is managed by Janus Henderson Investors, a leading global asset manager with roots tracing back to 1934 (Henderson) and 1969 (Janus Capital), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, following their 2017 merger; the firm conducts operations worldwide, serving clients in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
In recent developments, Janus Henderson has pursued strategic growth through acquisitions and partnerships to enhance its alternatives and fixed income capabilities, including the August 2024 agreement to acquire a majority stake in Victory Park Capital, a global private credit manager, expected to close in Q4 2024 and bolster private credit offerings for institutional clients; earlier in May 2024, the firm completed two bolt-on acquisitions in ETFs and emerging markets, alongside a partnership with NBK Wealth to form a new emerging market private capital division, reflecting efforts to meet client demand for diversified strategies amid expanding private markets opportunities. These moves support broader fixed income products like JHBTX by strengthening the parent's research, distribution, and product development infrastructure.