Janus Henderson International Managed Volatility Fund - T Shares (JRMTX) is an open-end mutual fund managed by Janus Henderson Investors that seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks from the universe of the MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East), utilizing INTECH's mathematical investment process to construct a defensive portfolio aimed at reducing volatility relative to the benchmark while seeking upside participation in rising markets. The fund employs a managed volatility strategy that typically overweights smaller stocks within the universe due to their volatility and correlation characteristics, providing downside mitigation in down markets; it maintains an expense ratio of approximately 1.03% and distributes capital gains annually with a dividend yield around 0.10%. Geographically, the fund focuses on developed international markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, with potential exposure to emerging markets subject to volatility considerations.
The fund, which commenced operations on May 2, 2007, operates as part of the broader Janus Henderson platform, formed from the 2017 merger of Janus Capital Management (founded 1969 in Denver, Colorado) and Henderson Global Investors (roots in 1934, London); Janus Henderson Investors maintains global headquarters across its U.S. and U.K. operations, with key offices in Denver and London.
In recent developments, the fund's sub-adviser INTECH Investment Management, which powers the managed volatility approach, completed a management buyout from Janus Henderson approximately one year ago (announced around mid-2024), establishing independence while continuing to support the strategy and introducing enhancements such as Enhanced Volatility Modularization to adapt to evolving market dynamics. This transition sets a foundation for future growth in volatility-focused products, with no reported changes to the fund's core objective, portfolio construction, or share class structure as of late 2025; performance updates indicate ongoing relative volatility reduction of about 2% versus the MSCI EAFE Index. The fund remains available through standard brokerage platforms, targeting long-term investors seeking international equity exposure with managed risk.