- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- Denver CO 80206 Denver CO United States of America 10172
- IPO Date
- Mar 9, 2000
- Business
- Janus Henderson Overseas Fund Class S (JIGRX) is an open-end mutual fund managed by Janus Henderson Investors that seeks long-term growth of capital by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in securities of issuers from countries outside the United States; the fund normally holds a concentrated portfolio of 30 to 50 international companies across market caps and styles, focusing on those where market expectations underestimate free-cash-flow growth, without persistent growth or value bias. It targets foreign large blend equities, with top holdings including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, BAE Systems PLC, Liberty Media Corp, Erste Group Bank AG, and Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc; sector allocations emphasize financial services, technology, consumer cyclical, healthcare, and communication services, while regional exposure spans the Eurozone, United Kingdom, Japan, Developed Asia, and others. The fund, domiciled in the United States with a net expense ratio of 1.30%, is available to U.S. investors with a minimum initial investment of $2,500.
Janus Henderson Investors, the fund's manager, is a British-American global asset manager formed in 2017 from the merger of Janus Capital Group and Henderson Group plc, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with over 2,000 employees across 25 offices worldwide. The firm offers active investment capabilities in equities ($254.2 billion AUM), fixed income ($153.1 billion AUM), multi-asset, and alternatives to individual, intermediary, and institutional clients globally, including insurance companies, pensions, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds.
Recent developments at Janus Henderson include the August 2024 announcement and October 2024 completion of its acquisition of Victory Park Capital Advisors, a global private credit manager specializing in asset-backed lending, to bolster private market capabilities and expand offerings for institutional clients. In May 2024, the firm entered a strategic partnership with NBK Wealth, forming a new emerging markets private capital division to tap into growing demand from sovereigns and corporates. Portfolio management for JIGRX saw Christopher O'Malley join Julian McManus as co-manager effective January 26, 2024, amid broader team transitions at Janus Henderson. In October 2025, Trian Partners and General Catalyst submitted a non-binding $7.2 billion acquisition offer for Janus Henderson, prompting the board to form a special committee for review.