# Janus Henderson International Div A (HDAVX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hdavx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Janus Henderson · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2012-08-02 The Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund aims to achieve its investment objectives by dedicating a significant portion — at least 80% — of its net assets (along with any borrowed funds utilized for investing) to a portfolio of income-generating equity securities under normal market conditions. The fund typically maintains a concentrated portfolio of 40 to 60 equity instruments. These holdings encompass a variety of stock types, such as common shares, preferred stocks, depository receipts, and other equity-related investments. A core component of the fund's strategy involves primar... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $20.51 | | Expense Ratio | 1.10% | | Assets Under Management | $299.7M | | NAV | $20.51 | | Holdings Count | — | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 7.01% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.44 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $17.80 – $21.72 | | Beta | 0.76 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1419 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-30 - Pay date: 2026-09-30 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does HDAVX invest in? The Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund aims to achieve its investment objectives by dedicating a significant portion — at least 80% — of its net assets (along with any borrowed funds utilized for investing) to a portfolio of income-generating equity securities under normal market conditions. The fund typically maintains a concentrated portfolio of 40 to 60 equity instruments. These holdings encompass a variety of stock types, such as common shares, preferred stocks, depository receipts, and other equity-related investments. A core component of the fund's strategy involves primarily targeting companies with economic connections to nations outside the United States, including investments within developing (emerging) markets. ### What is the expense ratio of HDAVX? Janus Henderson International Div A (HDAVX) charges an expense ratio of 1.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is HDAVX? Janus Henderson International Div A (HDAVX) manages $299.7M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is HDAVX actively managed or an index fund? HDAVX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was HDAVX launched? Janus Henderson International Div A (HDAVX) launched in August 2012 and is managed by Janus Henderson. ### How has HDAVX performed? HDAVX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does HDAVX pay a dividend? Janus Henderson International Div A (HDAVX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.01%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does HDAVX pay dividends? Janus Henderson International Div A pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is HDAVX's dividend yield? HDAVX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.01%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is HDAVX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for HDAVX was 2026-09-30. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will HDAVX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.10% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does HDAVX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from HDAVX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does HDAVX cost more than a fund like VOO? HDAVX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.10%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where HDAVX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to HDAVX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as HDAVX (1.10%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hdavx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hdavx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hdavx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hdavx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hdavx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.