Janus Henderson Short Duration Flexible Bond Fund (JSHIX) is an open-end mutual fund managed by Janus Henderson Investors that seeks total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in short-duration, investment-grade fixed-income securities. The fund's portfolio includes U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations such as corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, commercial paper, and U.S. government securities; it may also allocate up to 30% to high-yield bonds, emerging markets debt, and non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities to enhance yield while maintaining a short effective duration typically under three years. Janus Henderson Investors, the fund's investment manager, provides active management strategies focused on credit selection, duration management, and sector allocation across fixed income segments; the firm serves institutional and retail investors targeting low-volatility income solutions in the United States and select international markets. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with significant operations in Denver, Colorado, Janus Henderson was formed in 2017 through the merger of Janus Capital Group (founded 1969) and Henderson Group (founded 1934). In recent developments, the fund benefited from Janus Henderson's strategic acquisition of Tabula Investment Management in 2023, expanding its European fixed-income capabilities; additionally, in 2024, Janus Henderson launched enhancements to its short-duration strategies amid rising interest rates, including increased emphasis on flexible allocation to floating-rate notes and private credit opportunities to navigate market volatility.