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- Janus Henderson Global Select Fund Class C (JORCX) is an open-end mutual fund managed by Janus Henderson Investors that seeks capital growth by investing primarily in global equities across market capitalizations and styles, targeting companies where the market underestimates free-cash-flow growth; the fund employs a blend of growth and value criteria to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns over the long term, regardless of market conditions, with a flexible portfolio typically comprising 40 to 70 holdings selected through rigorous stock picking and independent research insights. Core offerings include equity investments in sectors such as technology (23.04%), financial services (17.88%), consumer cyclical (15.54%), communication services (11.80%), and industrials (11.14%), with top holdings like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (6.63%), BAE Systems PLC (5.37%), Microsoft Corp (4.90%), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (4.02%), and NVIDIA Corp (3.70%); regional diversification emphasizes the United States (55.42%), United Kingdom (10.50%), Eurozone (9.61%), developed Asia (7.89%), and Canada (4.72%), alongside non-U.S. stocks (43.97%) and minimal cash (0.61%).
Launched on July 6, 2009, and domiciled in the United States, the fund operates within the Global Large-Stock Blend category and is available for sale in the U.S. with a net expense ratio of 1.90%, a 1.00% deferred load, and a minimum initial investment of $2,500.
Janus Henderson Investors, the fund's manager founded through the 2017 merger of Janus Capital (established 1969 in Denver, Colorado) and Henderson Investors (roots in 1934, London), maintains global operations across multiple offices worldwide and reported total net assets for the fund complex exceeding $2.86 billion as of recent data.
Recent management enhancements include Julian McManus serving as lead portfolio manager since January 2018 and Christopher O'Malley joining as co-manager effective January 26, 2024, bolstering the Global Alpha Equity team's expertise in sectors like Japan consumer, industrials, and European industrials.
At the parent company level, Janus Henderson pursued strategic growth through acquisitions such as Victory Park Capital in August 2024 to enhance private credit capabilities, a partnership with NBK Wealth in emerging markets private capital earlier in 2024, and a multifaceted alliance with Guardian Life Insurance announced in April 2025 involving $45 billion in fixed income assets under management, up to $400 million in seed capital for product innovation, and co-developed multi-asset portfolios.