Janus Henderson Investors Absolute Return Class I Acc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/09/20
to
30/09/21
30/09/21
to
30/09/22
30/09/22
to
30/09/23
30/09/23
to
30/09/24
30/09/24
to
30/09/25
Fund 4.2% -3.8% 8.7% 8.5% 6.8%
Sector 6.5% -1.7% 3.4% 8.3% 6.7%
Rank 39/60 37/66 11/71 37/71 28/73
Quartile 3 3 1 3 2

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/09/25
5 Years to
30/09/25
10 Years to
30/09/25
Fund 8.0% 4.8% 3.6%
Sector 6.1% 4.6% 2.9%
Rank 19/71 25/60 23/44
Quartile 2 2 3

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
RELX 7.10
Legal & General Investment Managers LGIM Sterling Liquidity Fund Class 4 5.28
3½% Treasury Gilt 2025 2.18
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd/United Kingdom CD GBP 28-Apr-2026 1.75
Bank of Nova Scotia/The CD 4.13% GBP 20-Nov-2025 1.51
UNITED KINGDOM TREASURY BILL 0% 19Jan26 GBP 1.50
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank/London CD 4.31% GBP 01-Oct-2025 1.48
INACTIVE ING Bank NV/London CD 4.6% GBP 03-Sep-2025 1.47
Sherborne Investors Management (Guernsey) LLC Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) C Ltd Ord 1.37
National Australia Bank Ltd CD 4.5% GBP 01-Oct-2025 1.35
Total 24.99

Fund Aims

The fund aims to provide a positive return over the long term whether markets go up or down by investing in UK company shares. Derivatives will be used to help the fund achieve its objective. The fund aims to typically deliver absolute (more than zero) returns in each year, although an absolute return performance is not guaranteed. Over the short term it may experience periods of negative returns so the fund may not achieve this objective.

Fund Manager

Luke Newman manager for 15 years and 7 months

Photo of Luke Newman Luke joined Henderson in 2011 as a Senior Investment Manager for European Equities. Prior to that, Luke worked at Gartmore from June 2009 after joining from Altima Partners LLP to manage the Alphagen Octanis & Gartmore UK Absolute Return funds alongside Ben Wallace. Previously Luke was a UK Fund Manager at Deutsche Asset Management running high performance mandates before moving to Foreign & Colonial in 2005 where he launched the F&C Special Situations fund and subsequently the F&C Enhanced Alpha fund which took advantage of the UCITSIII regulations to introduce an active shorting strategy. Luke graduated from the University of Warwick with a BSc Hons in Economics & Politics.

Fund Overview

Mid (08/10/2025) 218.20p
Historic yield 2.70%
Fund size (31/10/2024) £1778.22m
Number of holdings 895
Entry Charge 5.00%
Ongoing Charges 1.07%
Launch date 14/04/2009

Asset Allocation

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  International Bonds 56.97%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 16.03%
  UK Corporate Bonds 11.10%
  UK Equities 9.09%
  International Equities 4.79%
  UK Gilts 2.18%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.58%
  Property 0.11%
  Other Assets -0.85%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 31/08/25

Important Information

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Bonds 56.97%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 16.03%
  UK Corporate Bonds 11.10%
  UK Equities 9.09%
  International Equities 4.79%
  UK Gilts 2.18%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.58%
  Property 0.11%
  Other Assets -0.85%

Bond Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
Bonds 70.25% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies 16.03% - - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - 16.03% - -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - 16.03% -
 
Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 16.03%
 
Technology 7.87% - - -
 
Technology - 7.87% - -
 
Software & Computer Services - - 7.68% -
 
Computer Services - - - 7.10%
 
Software - - - 0.45%
 
Consumer Digital Services - - - 0.13%
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment - - 0.19% -
 
Semiconductors - - - 0.15%
 
Computer Hardware - - - 0.02%
 
Production Technology Equipment - - - 0.02%
 
Industrials 2.64% - - -
 
Industrial Goods & Services - 2.40% - -
 
Industrial Support Services - - 1.50% -
 
Transaction Processing Services - - - 0.53%
 
Professional Business Support Services - - - 0.48%
 
Industrial Suppliers - - - 0.41%
 
Security Services - - - 0.09%
 
Electronic & Electrical Equipment - - 0.63% -
 
Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters - - - 0.44%
 
Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter - - - 0.19%
 
Industrial Transportation - - 0.17% -
 
Transportation Services - - - 0.17%
 
Aerospace & Defence - - 0.10% -
 
Defense - - - 0.10%
 
Construction & Materials - 0.24% - -
 
Construction & Materials - - 0.24% -
 
Cement - - - 0.20%
 
Building Materials: Other - - - 0.04%
 
Financials 0.82% - - -
 
Insurance - 0.79% - -
 
Non-life Insurance - - 0.79% -
 
Property & Casualty Insurance - - - 0.71%
 
Reinsurance - - - 0.07%
 
Financial Services - 0.03% - -
 
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services - - 0.03% -
 
Investment Services - - - 0.03%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.58% - - -
 
Non-Classified 0.52% - - -
 
Non-Classified - 6.24% - -
 
Non-Classified - - 6.24% -
 
Non-Classified - - - 6.24%
 
Basic Materials 0.37% - - -
 
Basic Resources - 0.37% - -
 
Precious Metals & Mining - - 0.37% -
 
Gold Mining - - - 0.37%
 
Consumer Staples 0.25% - - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - 0.18% - -
 
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores - - 0.18% -
 
Personal Products - - - 0.18%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 0.07% - -
 
Beverages - - 0.07% -
 
Brewers - - - 0.07%
 
Real Estate 0.23% - - -
 
Real Estate - 0.23% - -
 
Real Estate Investment & Services - - 0.12% -
 
Real Estate Holding and Development - - - 0.12%
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts - - 0.11% -
 
Industrial REITs - - - 0.11%
 
Consumer Discretionary 0.22% - - -
 
Travel & Leisure - 0.12% - -
 
Travel & Leisure - - 0.12% -
 
Restaurants & Bars - - - 0.12%
 
Retail - 0.10% - -
 
Retailers - - 0.10% -
 
Diversified Retailers - - - 0.10%
 
Utilities 0.10% - - -
 
Utilities - 0.10% - -
 
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities - - 0.10% -
 
Water - - - 0.10%
 
Health Care 0.10% - - -
 
Health Care - 0.10% - -
 
Medical Equipment & Services - - 0.10% -
 
Medical Supplies - - - 0.06%
 
Medical Equipment - - - 0.03%
 
Energy 0.04% - - -
 
Energy - 0.04% - -
 
Renewable Energy - - 0.04% -
 
Renewable Energy Equipment - - - 0.04%

Regional Allocation

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  Developed Europe - Excl UK 28.20%
  UK 22.36%
  North America 18.07%
  Non-Classified 15.18%
  Australia & New Zealand 6.80%
  Developed Asia 3.55%
  Middle East & Africa 3.47%
  Japan 1.66%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.58%
  Property 0.11%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Pound Sterling 70.25%
  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 29.75%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
Developed Europe - Excl UK 28.20% -
 
Sweden - 5.65%
 
France - 5.01%
 
Netherlands - 4.32%
 
Germany - 3.68%
 
Switzerland - 3.48%
 
Norway - 2.91%
 
Finland - 2.77%
 
Ireland - 0.21%
 
Denmark - 0.17%
 
UK 22.36% -
 
United Kingdom - 22.36%
 
North America 18.07% -
 
Canada - 11.72%
 
United States - 6.28%
 
Bermuda - 0.07%
 
Non-Classified 15.18% -
 
Australia & New Zealand 6.80% -
 
Australia - 6.80%
 
Developed Asia 3.55% -
 
Singapore - 3.55%
 
Middle East & Africa 3.47% -
 
United Arab Emirates - 3.47%
 
Japan 1.66% -
 
Japan - 1.66%
 
Cash and Equivalents 0.58% -
 
Property 0.11% -

Property Regions

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  Bellway 2.90%
  Meggitt 2.20%
  Legal & General 2.10%
  Visa 1.40%
  BP 1.40%
  CRH 1.30%
  Other 4.80%

Asset Allocation

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  Industrials 8.40%
  Financials 6.50%
  Health Care 2.90%
  Consumer Goods 2.40%
  Technology 2.20%
  Consumer Services 1.80%
  Other Assets -8.90%

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
8.66%
Large
 
 
1.57%
Medium
 
 
0.39%
Small
 
 
1.48%
Non-Classified
 
 
17.06%
Bonds
 
 
70.25%
Cash
 
 
0.58%

Fixed Interest Maturity Profile

< 5Yr Maturity
 
 
70.25%
Cash And Equivalents
 
 
0.58%
Unknown Maturity
 
-7.08%
Other Asset Types
 
 
36.26%

Fixed Interest Quality Profile

AA
 
 
2.18%
Unknown Quality
 
 
68.07%
Cash and Equivalents
 
 
0.58%
Other Asset Types
 
 
29.17%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 RELX 7.10% Software & Computer Services United Kingdom
2 Legal & General Investment Managers LGIM Sterling Liquidity Fund Class 4 5.28% Managed Funds Non-Classified
3 3½% Treasury Gilt 2025 2.18% Bonds United Kingdom
4 Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd/United Kingdom CD GBP 28-Apr-2026 1.75% Bonds Australia
5 Bank of Nova Scotia/The CD 4.13% GBP 20-Nov-2025 1.51% Bonds Canada
6 UNITED KINGDOM TREASURY BILL 0% 19Jan26 GBP 1.50% Bonds United Kingdom
7 Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank/London CD 4.31% GBP 01-Oct-2025 1.48% Bonds France
8 INACTIVE ING Bank NV/London CD 4.6% GBP 03-Sep-2025 1.47% Bonds Netherlands
9 Sherborne Investors Management (Guernsey) LLC Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) C Ltd Ord 1.37% Non-Classified United Kingdom
10 National Australia Bank Ltd CD 4.5% GBP 01-Oct-2025 1.35% Bonds Australia

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B5KKCX1
Mex Code NWGUAR
Isin Code GB00B5KKCX12
Citi Code F9A5

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 5.00%
Ongoing Charges 1.07%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims The fund aims to provide a positive return over the long term whether markets go up or down by investing in UK company shares. Derivatives will be used to help the fund achieve its objective. The fund aims to typically deliver absolute (more than zero) returns in each year, although an absolute return performance is not guaranteed. Over the short term it may experience periods of negative returns so the fund may not achieve this objective.
Benchmark Performance Fee Hurdle UK Base Rate
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Targeted Absolute Return

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type OEIC
Launch price £1.00
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Biannually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 December 31 January
01 June 31 July

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 5

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository The National Westminster Bank plc
Fund Administrator IFDS
Fund Registrar IFDS
Fund Custodian BNP Paribas

Group Details

Group name Janus Henderson Investors
Group address PO Box 9023 Chelmsford CM99 2WB
Group telephone 0800 832 832
Dealing telephone 0845 608 8703
Email support@henderson.com
Homepage www.henderson.com
Fax number 0870 888 3094

Dealing

Minimum Investment £500000
Minimum Top Up £10000
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 4 days
Settlement Period: Sell 4 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 4

Important Information

Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.

This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

"Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.