Janus Henderson Venture Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About JVTCX

What does JVTCX invest in?

This fund's primary strategy involves dedicating a minimum of 50% of its equity capital to companies categorized as small-sized. While predominantly focused on these smaller firms, it also has the flexibility to invest in larger corporations that demonstrate significant growth potential. The portfolio manager defines small-sized companies as those whose market capitalization, at the time of initial acquisition, falls within the range of businesses included in the Russell 2000® Growth Index. Additionally, the fund is permitted to hold international securities, which may encompass investments in developing economies.

What is the expense ratio of JVTCX?

Janus Henderson Venture Fund (JVTCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.96%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is JVTCX?

Janus Henderson Venture Fund (JVTCX) manages $3.19B 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 JVTCX actively managed or an index fund?

JVTCX 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 (JVTCX's is 1.96%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was JVTCX launched?

Janus Henderson Venture Fund (JVTCX) launched in May 2011 and is managed by Janus Henderson.

How has JVTCX performed?

JVTCX'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.