# Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (JDBRX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Janus Henderson · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2005-01-25

This fund aims to meet its investment goals by typically allocating 35-65% of its assets to stocks, with the rest distributed among bonds and cash equivalents. A minimum of 25% of its total holdings are usually dedicated to higher-priority fixed-income instruments. The portfolio may also include short-term money market instruments, as well as both fixed and variable-rate debt with diverse maturities. Exposure to speculative, high-yield bonds is strictly limited to 35% of the fund's overall fixed-income allocation.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $48.83 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.32% |
| Assets Under Management | $26.80B |
| NAV | $48.83 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 8.03% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.92 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $44.36 – $51.61 |
| Beta | 0.93 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1455 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-30
- Pay date: 2026-09-30

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does JDBRX invest in?

This fund aims to meet its investment goals by typically allocating 35-65% of its assets to stocks, with the rest distributed among bonds and cash equivalents. A minimum of 25% of its total holdings are usually dedicated to higher-priority fixed-income instruments. The portfolio may also include short-term money market instruments, as well as both fixed and variable-rate debt with diverse maturities. Exposure to speculative, high-yield bonds is strictly limited to 35% of the fund's overall fixed-income allocation.

### What is the expense ratio of JDBRX?

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (JDBRX) charges an expense ratio of 1.32%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is JDBRX?

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (JDBRX) manages $26.80B 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 JDBRX actively managed or an index fund?

JDBRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was JDBRX launched?

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (JDBRX) launched in January 2005 and is managed by Janus Henderson.

### How has JDBRX performed?

JDBRX'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 JDBRX pay a dividend?

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund (JDBRX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.03%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does JDBRX pay dividends?

Janus Henderson Balanced Fund pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is JDBRX's dividend yield?

JDBRX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 8.03%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is JDBRX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for JDBRX 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 JDBRX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.32% 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 JDBRX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from JDBRX'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 JDBRX cost more than a fund like VOO?

JDBRX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.32%) 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 JDBRX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to JDBRX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as JDBRX (1.32%) 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/jdbrx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdbrx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdbrx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdbrx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jdbrx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.