Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About JSCVX

What does JSCVX invest in?

The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by primarily acquiring common stock in smaller companies that its portfolio managers believe are undervalued. Ordinarily, at least 80% of its net assets, including any funds borrowed for investment, are dedicated to equity securities of these small businesses. A "small company" for this purpose is characterized by a market capitalization, at the moment of initial purchase, that falls below the 12-month average of the maximum market capitalizations observed among companies within the Russell 2000® Value Index. Additionally, up to one-fifth of the fund's net assets may be allocated to cash or other highly liquid investments.

What is the expense ratio of JSCVX?

Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund (JSCVX) charges an expense ratio of 1.23%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is JSCVX?

Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund (JSCVX) manages $3.59B 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 JSCVX actively managed or an index fund?

JSCVX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (JSCVX's is 1.23%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was JSCVX launched?

Janus Henderson Small Cap Value Fund (JSCVX) launched in October 1987 and is managed by Janus Henderson.

How has JSCVX performed?

JSCVX'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.