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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM N-CSR


CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES


Investment Company Act file number 811-1879


Janus Investment Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Stephanie Grauerholz, 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206
(Name and address of agent for service)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 303-333-3863


Date of fiscal year end: 6/30


Date of reporting period: 12/31/15


Item 1 - Reports to Shareholders


    
   
  

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

INTECH Emerging Markets

Managed Volatility Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

14

Statement of Operations

16

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

21

Additional Information

31

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

43


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

This emerging markets equity fund strictly adheres to a highly-evolved process that targets the most optimal portfolio with the potential for the highest return per unit of risk, or risk-adjusted return, and adjusts based on actual volatility in the market at any point in time. The Fund’s unemotional approach seeks to provide downside mitigation along with growth participation when markets are on the rise.

    

Managed by

INTECH Investment

Management LLC

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund returned -13.42% for its Class I Shares. This compares to the -17.36% return posted by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, the Fund’s benchmark.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

INTECH’s mathematical investment process is designed to determine potentially more efficient equity weightings of the securities in the benchmark index, utilizing a specific mathematical optimization and disciplined rebalancing routine. Rather than trying to predict the future direction of stock prices, the process seeks to use the volatility and correlation characteristics of stocks to construct portfolios.

The investment process begins with the stocks in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. INTECH’s investment process aims to capture stocks’ natural volatility through a rebalancing mechanism based on estimates of relative volatility and correlation in order to outperform the benchmark index over the long term. Within specific risk constraints, the investment process will tend to favor stocks with higher relative volatility and lower correlation as they offer more potential to capture volatility through periodic rebalancing. Once the target proportions are determined and the portfolio is constructed, it is then rebalanced to those target proportions and re-optimized on a periodic basis. The INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund focuses on seeking an excess return above the benchmark, while also reducing or managing the standard deviation of the portfolio depending on the market conditions, a strategy designed to manage the absolute risk of the portfolio.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index posted a return of -17.36% for the six-month period ending December 31, 2015. INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund outperformed the MSCI Emerging Markets Index over the period and generated a return of -13.42%.

The Fund’s defensive positioning acted as tailwind to relative performance as volatility picked up in the emerging equity markets. On average, the Fund was overweight lower beta stocks or stocks with lower sensitivity to market movements which tend to be less volatile. During the period, lower beta stocks outperformed higher beta stocks and the overall market, on average. Consequently, the Fund’s overweight to lower beta stocks contributed to the Fund’s relative return for the period.

An overall decrease in market diversity over the period reflected a change in the distribution of capital, in which larger cap stocks outperformed smaller cap stocks on average within the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, which tends to overweight smaller cap stocks as they provide more relative volatility capture potential, was negatively impacted by the overall decrease in market diversity over the period.

The Fund’s active sector positioning tends to vary over time and is a function of the volatility and correlation characteristics of the underlying stocks. The Fund’s overall active sector positioning detracted from relative performance during the period. Specifically, an average underweight to the information technology sector, as well as an average overweight allocation to the telecommunication services sector, detracted from relative performance. However, an overall positive selection effect offset adverse sector positioning and contributed to the Fund’s relative performance during the period, especially within the financials and telecommunication services sectors.

OUTLOOK

Because INTECH does not conduct traditional economic or fundamental analysis, INTECH has no view on individual stocks, sectors, economic, or market conditions.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Going forward, we will continue building portfolios in a disciplined and deliberate manner, with risk management remaining the hallmark of our investment process. As INTECH’s ongoing research efforts yield modest improvements, we will continue implementing changes that we believe are likely to improve the long-term results for our Fund shareholders.

Thank you for your investment in INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund.

  

2

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

iShares India 50

 

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

11.2%

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services

5.1%

Public Bank Bhd

 

Commercial Banks

1.8%

Komercni Banka A/S

 

Commercial Banks

1.8%

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

1.7%

 

21.6%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

86.5%

Investment Companies

 

11.8%

Preferred Stocks

 

1.8%

Other

 

(0.1)%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 97.3% of total net assets.

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
       

Expense Ratios - per the October 28, 2015

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-13.47%

-10.16%

-8.24%

 

36.32%

1.36%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-18.41%

-15.32%

-13.33%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-13.86%

-10.90%

-8.96%

 

37.13%

2.14%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-14.71%

-11.78%

-8.96%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-13.40%

-10.08%

-8.16%

 

27.21%

1.28%

Class I Shares

 

-13.42%

-9.93%

-8.02%

 

27.42%

1.10%

Class S Shares

 

-13.47%

-10.32%

-8.40%

 

36.59%

1.63%

Class T Shares

 

-13.40%

-10.08%

-8.16%

 

35.60%

1.37%

MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM

 

-17.36%

-14.92%

-10.83%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

1st

2nd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Diversified Emerging Markets Funds

 

-

201/870

254/870

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

INTECH's focus on managed volatility may keep the Fund from achieving excess returns over its index. The strategy may underperform during certain periods of up markets, and may not achieve the desired level of protection in down markets.

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Performance

capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Standard deviation measures historical volatility. Higher standard deviation implies greater volatility. Beta is a measure of the volatility of a portfolio in comparison to a benchmark index.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

The weighting of securities within the Fund's portfolio may differ significantly from the weightings within the index. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The Fund’s inception date – December 17, 2014

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$865.30

$6.10

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.60

$6.60

1.30%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$861.40

$9.36

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.08

$10.13

2.00%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$866.00

$5.82

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.90

$6.29

1.24%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$865.80

$5.11

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.66

$5.53

1.09%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$865.30

$6.33

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.35

$6.85

1.35%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$866.00

$5.30

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.46

$5.74

1.13%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 86.5%

   

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.9%

   
 

Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.*

 

91

  

$14,982

 

Auto Components – 0.7%

   
 

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co., Ltd.

 

2,000

  

3,246

 
 

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.*

 

44

  

9,252

 
  

12,498

 

Automobiles – 1.5%

   
 

Hyundai Motor Co.

 

30

  

3,813

 
 

Kia Motors Corp.*

 

472

  

21,178

 
  

24,991

 

Beverages – 0.7%

   
 

Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA

 

179

  

1,983

 
 

Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV

 

200

  

1,438

 
 

Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd.

 

2,000

  

9,058

 
  

12,479

 

Chemicals – 0.1%

   
 

Hyosung Corp.*

 

16

  

1,604

 

Commercial Banks – 18.5%

   
 

Agricultural Bank of China, Ltd. - Class H

 

11,000

  

4,499

 
 

Alior Bank SA*

 

167

  

2,836

 
 

Banco de Chile

 

74,011

  

7,547

 
 

Banco de Credito e Inversiones

 

78

  

2,946

 
 

Banco Santander Chile

 

28,564

  

1,283

 
 

Bangkok Bank PCL

 

700

  

3,007

 
 

Bank of Communications Co., Ltd - Class H

 

9,000

  

6,341

 
 

Bank of the Philippine Islands

 

5,660

  

10,089

 
 

Bank Pekao SA

 

272

  

9,968

 
 

BDO Unibank, Inc.

 

4,140

  

9,241

 
 

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd.

 

1,680

  

803

 
 

China CITIC Bank Corp., Ltd. - Class H*

 

2,000

  

1,296

 
 

China Construction Bank Corp. - Class H

 

9,000

  

6,167

 
 

China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd. - Class H

 

1,000

  

486

 
 

Commercial Bank QSC

 

550

  

6,932

 
 

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

 

4,786

  

23,282

 
 

Doha Bank QSC

 

825

  

10,081

 
 

Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC

 

834

  

1,403

 
 

First Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

 

18,105

  

8,435

 
 

First Gulf Bank PJSC

 

3,765

  

12,967

 
 

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV

 

300

  

1,654

 
 

Hong Leong Bank Bhd

 

3,100

  

9,712

 
 

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. - Class H

 

3,000

  

1,812

 
 

Kasikornbank PCL

 

500

  

2,078

 
 

KB Financial Group, Inc.*

 

49

  

1,386

 
 

Komercni Banka A/S

 

152

  

30,282

 
 

Krung Thai Bank PCL

 

10,000

  

4,643

 
 

Masraf Al Rayan QSC

 

148

  

1,528

 
 

Mega Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

 

7,000

  

4,529

 
 

National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC

 

6,026

  

13,060

 
 

OTP Bank PLC

 

722

  

14,969

 
 

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA*

 

516

  

3,602

 
 

Public Bank Bhd

 

7,100

  

30,651

 
 

Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ

 

495

  

14,503

 
 

Qatar National Bank SAQ

 

523

  

25,132

 
 

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.*

 

28

  

945

 
 

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

 

50,521

  

21,152

 
 

VTB Bank PJSC (GDR)

 

2,983

  

6,291

 
  

317,538

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.5%

   
 

KEPCO Plant Service & Engineering Co., Ltd.*

 

160

  

12,147

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Commercial Services & Supplies – (continued)

   
 

S-1 Corp.*

 

161

  

$13,692

 
  

25,839

 

Construction Materials – 0.3%

   
 

Siam Cement PCL

 

400

  

5,071

 

Consumer Finance – 0.1%

   
 

Gentera SAB de CV

 

500

  

968

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.3%

   
 

Klabin SA

 

900

  

5,336

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.4%

   
 

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. (ADR)

 

200

  

6,274

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.6%

   
 

Ayala Corp.

 

670

  

10,768

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 7.1%

   
 

China Telecom Corp., Ltd. - Class H

 

18,000

  

8,454

 
 

China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd.

 

4,000

  

4,878

 
 

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.

 

29,000

  

87,508

 
 

Emirates Telecommunications Group Co. PJSC

 

845

  

3,704

 
 

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

 

73

  

733

 
 

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

 

2,000

  

3,161

 
 

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

 

57,100

  

12,866

 
  

121,304

 

Electric Utilities – 1.6%

   
 

CEZ A/S

 

1,283

  

22,942

 
 

Equatorial Energia SA

 

500

  

4,329

 
 

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA

 

228

  

745

 
  

28,016

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.4%

   
 

AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.

 

500

  

3,261

 
 

Delta Electronics Thailand PCL

 

1,700

  

3,615

 
  

6,876

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 4.3%

   
 

China Resources Beer Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

4,000

  

8,568

 
 

Controladora Comercial Mexicana SAB de CV

 

4,100

  

11,259

 
 

CP ALL PCL

 

10,200

  

11,130

 
 

Pick n Pay Stores, Ltd.

 

632

  

2,659

 
 

President Chain Store Corp.

 

1,000

  

6,257

 
 

Spar Group, Ltd.

 

139

  

1,656

 
 

Sun Art Retail Group, Ltd.

 

17,500

  

13,210

 
 

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

 

7,800

  

19,690

 
  

74,429

 

Food Products – 3.7%

   
 

BRF SA

 

100

  

1,401

 
 

China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

16,000

  

6,132

 
 

China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.

 

2,000

  

3,262

 
 

Gruma SAB de CV - Class B

 

1,100

  

15,436

 
 

Grupo Lala SAB de CV

 

1,300

  

3,024

 
 

JBS SA

 

700

  

2,186

 
 

Lotte Confectionery Co., Ltd.*

 

2

  

3,888

 
 

PPB Group Bhd

 

200

  

741

 
 

Uni-President Enterprises Corp.

 

2,000

  

3,343

 
 

Universal Robina Corp.

 

3,030

  

11,981

 
 

Want Want China Holdings, Ltd.

 

15,000

  

11,168

 
  

62,562

 

Gas Utilities – 0.1%

   
 

Petronas Gas Bhd

 

200

  

1,058

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.4%

   
 

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL

 

26,600

  

16,491

 
 

Bumrungrad Hospital PCL

 

3,200

  

18,771

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Health Care Providers & Services – (continued)

   
 

IHH Healthcare Bhd

 

4,300

  

$6,595

 
  

41,857

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 1.6%

   
 

Jollibee Foods Corp.

 

2,010

  

9,358

 
 

Kangwon Land, Inc.*

 

390

  

12,775

 
 

Minor International PCL

 

4,180

  

4,213

 
 

OPAP SA

 

183

  

1,611

 
  

27,957

 

Household Durables – 0.7%

   
 

Coway Co., Ltd.*

 

9

  

646

 
 

Hanssem Co., Ltd.*

 

61

  

12,046

 
  

12,692

 

Household Products – 1.1%

   
 

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV - Class A

 

6,400

  

14,997

 
 

Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT

 

1,300

  

3,491

 
  

18,488

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 1.1%

   
 

Aboitiz Power Corp.

 

14,100

  

12,499

 
 

AES Gener SA

 

7,603

  

3,378

 
 

Colbun SA

 

4,530

  

1,083

 
 

Glow Energy PCL

 

900

  

1,852

 
  

18,812

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 3.1%

   
 

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.

 

14,020

  

17,272

 
 

CITIC, Ltd.

 

5,000

  

8,852

 
 

Industries Qatar QSC

 

19

  

580

 
 

JG Summit Holdings, Inc.

 

8,460

  

13,183

 
 

SM Investments Corp.

 

710

  

13,041

 
  

52,928

 

Insurance – 2.4%

   
 

Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.*

 

641

  

4,041

 
 

Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.*

 

366

  

11,255

 
 

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA

 

950

  

8,254

 
 

Qatar Insurance Co. SAQ

 

240

  

5,404

 
 

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.*

 

44

  

11,541

 
  

40,495

 

Internet Software & Services – 0.3%

   
 

Kakao Corp.*

 

40

  

3,951

 
 

NAVER Corp.*

 

3

  

1,684

 
  

5,635

 

Machinery – 0.1%

   
 

CRRC Corp., Ltd. - Class H

 

2,000

  

2,472

 

Media – 0.4%

   
 

Cyfrowy Polsat SA*

 

1,194

  

6,367

 

Metals & Mining – 1.5%

   
 

AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd.*

 

610

  

4,195

 
 

China Steel Corp.

 

6,000

  

3,279

 
 

Gold Fields, Ltd.

 

3,123

  

8,530

 
 

Korea Zinc Co., Ltd.*

 

5

  

2,000

 
 

Severstal PAO (GDR)

 

856

  

7,160

 
  

25,164

 

Multiline Retail – 0.3%

   
 

El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV

 

400

  

4,878

 

Multi-Utilities – 0.7%

   
 

Qatar Electricity & Water Co QSC

 

188

  

11,171

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.9%

   
 

China Coal Energy Co., Ltd. - Class H

 

4,000

  

1,533

 
 

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC

 

329

  

16,205

 
 

Petronas Dagangan Bhd

 

500

  

2,897

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – (continued)

   
 

Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen SA

 

1,155

  

$20,014

 
 

Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA

 

14,656

  

19,239

 
 

Qatar Gas Transport Co., Ltd.

 

944

  

6,053

 
 

Surgutneftegas OAO (ADR)

 

100

  

595

 
  

66,536

 

Paper & Forest Products – 0.6%

   
 

Empresas CMPC SA

 

173

  

374

 
 

Fibria Celulose SA

 

800

  

10,496

 
  

10,870

 

Personal Products – 0.3%

   
 

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd.

 

500

  

4,723

 

Pharmaceuticals – 2.4%

   
 

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, Ltd.

 

2,000

  

2,044

 
 

Hanmi Pharm Co., Ltd.

 

22

  

13,662

 
 

Hanmi Science Co., Ltd.

 

36

  

3,961

 
 

Richter Gedeon Nyrt

 

417

  

7,922

 
 

Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group, Ltd.ß

 

24,000

  

13,555

 
  

41,144

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.1%

   
 

Resilient REIT, Ltd.

 

168

  

1,256

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 1.5%

   
 

Ayala Land, Inc.

 

13,200

  

9,667

 
 

Barwa Real Estate Co.

 

464

  

5,096

 
 

Central Pattana PCL

 

800

  

1,045

 
 

China Vanke Co., Ltd. - Class Hß

 

2,300

  

6,796

 
 

Longfor Properties Co., Ltd.

 

500

  

746

 
 

New Europe Property Investments PLC

 

190

  

2,187

 
  

25,537

 

Road & Rail – 0.6%

   
 

BTS Group Holdings PCL

 

43,100

  

10,904

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.2%

   
 

Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, Ltd.*

 

52,000

  

1,441

 
 

Powertech Technology, Inc.

 

1,000

  

1,985

 
  

3,426

 

Software – 0%

   
 

NCSoft Corp.

 

2

  

363

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 3.5%

   
 

ANTA Sports Products, Ltd.

 

5,000

  

13,742

 
 

Belle International Holdings, Ltd.

 

3,000

  

2,253

 
 

Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.

 

1,000

  

13,809

 
 

Feng TAY Enterprise Co., Ltd.

 

1,030

  

5,269

 
 

LPP SA

 

4

  

5,675

 
 

Pou Chen Corp.

 

2,000

  

2,625

 
 

Shenzhou International Group Holdings, Ltd.

 

3,000

  

17,246

 
  

60,619

 

Tobacco – 1.6%

   
 

KT&G Corp.*

 

302

  

26,921

 

Transportation Infrastructure – 3.6%

   
 

Airports of Thailand PCL

 

2,300

  

22,124

 
 

Beijing Capital International Airport Co., Ltd. - Class H

 

4,000

  

4,320

 
 

COSCO Pacific, Ltd.

 

14,000

  

15,427

 
 

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV - Class B

 

700

  

6,178

 
 

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV - Class B

 

55

  

779

 
 

Jiangsu Expressway Co., Ltd. - Class H

 

10,000

  

13,497

 
  

62,325

 

Water Utilities – 0.9%

   
 

Aguas Andinas SA - Class A

 

7,286

  

3,743

 
 

Guangdong Investment, Ltd.

 

8,000

  

11,334

 
  

15,077

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 8.8%

   
 

Advanced Info Service PCL

 

6,000

  

$25,354

 
 

Axiata Group Bhd

 

7,300

  

10,907

 
 

China Mobile, Ltd.

 

500

  

5,645

 
 

DiGi.Com Bhd

 

18,600

  

23,413

 
 

Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

 

14,000

  

28,818

 
 

Globe Telecom, Inc.

 

120

  

4,724

 
 

Maxis Bhd

 

10,200

  

16,168

 
 

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.

 

195

  

8,540

 
 

Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd.

 

9,000

  

27,405

 
 

Vodacom Group, Ltd.

 

62

  

612

 
  

151,586

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $1,612,634)

 

1,482,796

 

Preferred Stocks – 1.8%

   

Automobiles – 1.0%

   
 

Hyundai Motor Co.

 

102

  

8,962

 
 

Hyundai Motor Co. - 2nd Preference

 

87

  

7,792

 
  

16,754

 

Paper & Forest Products – 0.8%

   
 

Suzano Papel e Celulose SA

 

3,100

  

14,650

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $33,388)

 

31,404

 

Investment Companies – 11.8%

   

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) – 11.2%

   
 

iShares India 50

 

7,100

  

193,049

 

Money Markets – 0.6%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£

 

10,000

  

10,000

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $216,379)

 

203,049

 

Total Investments (total cost $1,862,401) – 100.1%

 

1,717,249

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%

 

(2,150)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$1,715,099

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

Country

 

Value

 

% of Investment Securities

 

China

 

$220,492

 

12.8

%

Taiwan

 

218,464

 

12.7

 

South Korea

 

204,487

 

11.9

 

India

 

193,049

 

11.3

 

Philippines

 

130,363

 

7.6

 

Thailand

 

130,298

 

7.6

 

Malaysia

 

105,303

 

6.1

 

Qatar

 

86,480

 

5.0

 

Mexico

 

80,301

 

4.7

 

Poland

 

76,700

 

4.5

 

Czech Republic

 

53,224

 

3.1

 

Hungary

 

39,096

 

2.3

 

Brazil

 

38,398

 

2.2

 

United Arab Emirates

 

31,134

 

1.8

 

Egypt

 

23,282

 

1.4

 

Chile

 

22,337

 

1.3

 

South Africa

 

21,095

 

1.2

 

Indonesia

 

16,357

 

1.0

 

Russia

 

14,046

 

0.8

 

United States

 

10,000

 

0.6

 

Greece

 

2,344

 

0.1

 
      

Total

 

$1,717,250

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM

A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

GDR

Global Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PCL

Public Company Limited

PJSC

Private Joint Stock Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ß

Security is illiquid.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. The following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC

3,025

180,350

(183,375)

-

$ -(1)

$ -

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

35,000

459,010

(484,010)

10,000

$ 18

$ 10,000

Total

    

$ 18

$ 10,000

(1)Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

   

Pharmaceuticals

$ 27,589

$ -

$ 13,555

Real Estate Management & Development

18,741

6,796

-

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

1,985

-

1,441

All Other

1,412,689

-

-

Preferred Stocks

-

31,404

-

Investment Companies

193,049

10,000

-

Total Assets

$ 1,654,053

$ 48,200

$ 14,996

  

Janus Investment Fund

13


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

1,862,401

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

1,707,249

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

10,000

 
 

Cash

  

631

 
 

Cash denominated in foreign currency(1)

  

5

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

35

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Due from adviser

  

28,874

 
  

Dividends

  

2,957

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

863

 
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

188

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

3

 
 

Other assets

  

19

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,750,824

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Professional fees

  

23,658

 
  

Custodian fees

  

5,665

 
  

Accounting systems fees

  

1,551

 
  

Advisory fees

  

1,512

 
  

Registration fees

  

1,141

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

373

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

86

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

35

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

15

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

12

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

1,677

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

35,725

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,715,099

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

1,982,817

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

15,760

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(138,307)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(145,171)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

1,715,099

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

137,195

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

15,260

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

8.99

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

9.54

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

45,377

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

5,045

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

8.99

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

1,029,646

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

114,540

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

8.99

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

307,339

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

34,185

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

8.99

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

45,654

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

5,077

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

8.99

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

149,888

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

16,673

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

8.99

 

 

(1) Includes cost of foreign cash of $4.56.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.26 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

34,920

 
 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

72

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

18

 
 

Other income

 

101

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(4,349)

 

Total Investment Income

 

30,762

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

9,049

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

168

 
  

Class C Shares

 

223

 
  

Class S Shares

 

56

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

720

 
  

Class S Shares

 

61

 
  

Class T Shares

 

198

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class I Shares

 

9

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

24

 
  

Class C Shares

 

9

 
  

Class D Shares

 

503

 
  

Class I Shares

 

74

 
  

Class S Shares

 

6

 
  

Class T Shares

 

19

 
 

Registration fees

 

57,429

 
 

Professional fees

 

21,908

 
 

Custodian fees

 

20,433

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

5,420

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

91

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

26

 
 

Other expenses

 

3,306

 

Total Expenses

 

119,732

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(108,169)

 

Net Expenses

 

11,563

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

19,199

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(137,695)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(137,695)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(131,313)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(131,313)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(249,809)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Period ended
June 30, 2015(1)

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

19,199

 

$

11,591

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(137,695)

  

14,600

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(131,313)

  

(13,858)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(249,809)

 

 

12,333

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(1,178)

  

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(20)

  

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(9,709)

  

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(3,366)

  

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(309)

  

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(1,423)

  

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(16,005)

 

 

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(1,145)

  

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(382)

  

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(8,596)

  

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(2,530)

  

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(382)

  

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(1,258)

  

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(14,293)

 

 

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(30,298)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

2,323

  

150,000

 
  

Class C Shares

 

402

  

50,000

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(132,762)

  

1,339,896

 
  

Class I Shares

 

48,307

  

306,508

 
  

Class S Shares

 

690

  

50,000

 
  

Class T Shares

 

4,876

  

162,633

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(76,164)

 

 

2,059,037

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(356,271)

 

 

2,071,370

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

2,071,370

  

 

 

End of period

$

1,715,099

 

$

2,071,370

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

15,760

 

$

12,566

 
 

(1) Period from December 17, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class A Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.49

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.10

  

0.06

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.44)

  

0.43

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.34)

 

 

0.49

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.08)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.08)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.16)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.99

  

$10.49

 
 

Total Return*

 

(13.47)%

 

 

4.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$137

  

$157

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$144

  

$159

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

12.81%

  

36.27%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.30%

  

1.31%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.97%

  

1.05%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

52%

  

43%

 
          
          

Class C Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.44

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.06

  

0.02

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.43)

  

0.42

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.37)

 

 

0.44

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(3)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.08)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.99

  

$10.44

 
 

Total Return*

 

(13.86)%

 

 

4.40%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$45

  

$52

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$48

  

$53

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

13.50%

  

37.08%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.00%

  

2.09%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.27%

  

0.27%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

52%

  

43%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 17, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class D Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.49

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.10

  

0.08

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.43)

  

0.41

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.33)

 

 

0.49

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.09)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.08)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.17)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.99

  

$10.49

 
 

Total Return*

 

(13.40)%

 

 

4.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,030

  

$1,335

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,176

  

$1,037

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

12.71%

  

27.16%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.24%

  

1.23%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.06%

  

1.38%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

52%

  

43%

 
          
          

Class I Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.10

  

0.10

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.43)

  

0.40

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.33)

 

 

0.50

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.08)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.18)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.99

  

$10.50

 
 

Total Return*

 

(13.42)%

 

 

5.00%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$307

  

$305

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$296

  

$181

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

12.71%

  

27.37%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.09%

  

1.05%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.14%

  

1.79%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

52%

  

43%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 17, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

          

Class S Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.47

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.09

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.43)

  

0.43

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.34)

 

 

0.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.06)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.08)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.14)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.99

  

$10.47

 
 

Total Return*

 

(13.47)%

 

 

4.70%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$46

  

$52

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$48

  

$53

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

13.05%

  

36.54%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.35%

  

1.58%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.92%

  

0.78%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

52%

  

43%

 
          
          

Class T Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.00

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.10

  

0.06

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.94)

  

0.43

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.84)

 

 

0.49

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.09)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.08)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.17)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.99

  

$10.49

 
 

Total Return*

 

(13.40)%

 

 

4.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$150

  

$169

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$155

  

$165

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

12.86%

  

35.55%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.13%

  

1.32%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.13%

  

1.07%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

52%

  

43%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 17, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined

  

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of December 31, 2015.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may

  

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax

  

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery

  

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Emerging Market Investing

To the extent that emerging markets may be included in its benchmark index, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices (including the potential lack of strict finance and accounting controls and standards), stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. There is a risk in developing countries that a future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Exchange-Traded Funds

The Fund may invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to gain exposure to a particular portion of the market. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may be actively managed or passively managed, that generally seek to track the performance of a specific index. ETFs are traded on a national securities exchange at market prices that may vary from the net asset value of their underlying investments. Accordingly, there may be times when an ETF trades at a premium or discount. When the Fund invests in an ETF, in addition to directly bearing the expenses associated with its own operations, it will bear a pro rata portion of the ETF's expenses. As a result, the cost of investing in a Fund may be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in stocks and bonds. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained. Similarly, because the value of ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, the Fund may not be able to purchase or sell an ETF at the most optimal time, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities. Because the Fund may invest in a broad range of ETFs, such risks may include, but are not limited to, leverage risk, foreign exposure risk, interest rate risk, and commodity-linked investments risk.

Real Estate Investing

To the extent that real estate-related securities may be included in the Fund’s named benchmark index, INTECH’s mathematical investment process may select equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-

  

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INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties. Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. The Fund may lend portfolio securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. An investment in Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $2 Billion

0.95

Next $1 Billion

0.92

Next $3 Billion

0.90

INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. As subadviser, INTECH provides day-to-day management of the investment operations of the Fund subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns approximately 97% of INTECH.

Janus Capital pays INTECH a subadvisory fee rate equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (net of any fee waivers and expense reimbursements).

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 1.08%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets,

  

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and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. There were no upfront sales charges retained by Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the period ended December 31, 2015.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

100

%

8

%

 

Class C Shares

100

 

3

  

Class D Shares

44

 

27

  

Class I Shares

30

 

5

  

Class S Shares

100

 

3

  

Class T Shares

92

 

8

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments is wash sale loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 1,865,707

$ 240,406

$ (388,864)

$ (148,458)

    
  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Period ended June 30, 2015(1)

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

15,000

$ 150,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

260

2,323

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

260

$ 2,323

 

15,000

$ 150,000

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

5,000

$ 50,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

45

402

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

45

$ 402

 

5,000

$ 50,000

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

23,226

$ 214,788

 

165,011

$1,742,920

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,040

18,218

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(37,980)

(365,768)

 

(37,757)

(403,024)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(12,714)

$(132,762)

 

127,254

$1,339,896

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

5,932

$ 56,289

 

29,081

$ 307,051

Reinvested dividends and distributions

660

5,896

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(1,439)

(13,878)

 

(49)

(543)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

5,153

$ 48,307

 

29,032

$ 306,508

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

5,000

$ 50,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

77

690

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

77

$ 690

 

5,000

$ 50,000

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

869

$ 8,208

 

16,514

$ 166,569

Reinvested dividends and distributions

300

2,681

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(641)

(6,013)

 

(369)

(3,936)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

528

$ 4,876

 

16,145

$ 162,633

(1)

Period from December 17, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ 977,183

$ 1,084,565

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

INTECH Global Income

Managed Volatility Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

16

Financial Highlights

17

Notes to Financial Statements

20

Additional Information

30

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

This global developed-markets equity fund strictly adheres to a highly-evolved process that targets the most optimal portfolio with the potential for the highest return per unit of risk, or risk-adjusted return, and adjusts based on actual volatility in the market at any point in time. The Fund’s unemotional approach seeks to provide downside mitigation along with growth participation when markets are on the rise, while generating monthly income distributions.

    

Managed by

INTECH Investment

Management LLC

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund’s Class I Shares returned 6.02%. This compares to the -3.41% return posted by the MSCI World Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, and a -2.59% return for its secondary benchmark, the MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

INTECH’s mathematical investment process is designed to determine potentially more efficient equity weightings of the securities in the benchmark index, utilizing a specific mathematical optimization and disciplined rebalancing routine. Rather than trying to predict the future direction of stock prices, the process seeks to use the volatility and correlation characteristics of stocks to construct portfolios.

The investment process begins with the stocks in the MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index. INTECH’s investment process aims to capture stocks’ natural volatility through a rebalancing mechanism based on estimates of relative volatility and correlation in order to outperform the benchmark index over the long term. Within specific risk constraints, the investment process will tend to favor stocks with higher relative volatility and lower correlation as they offer more potential to capture volatility through periodic rebalancing. Once the target proportions are determined and the portfolio is constructed, it is then rebalanced to those target proportions and re-optimized on a periodic basis. The INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund focuses on seeking an excess return above the benchmark, while also reducing or managing the Fund’s standard deviation depending on the market conditions, a strategy designed to manage the absolute risk of the portfolio.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The global developed equity markets as measured by the MSCI World Index posted a return of -3.41% for the six-month period ended December 31, 2015. The MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index was down by 2.59% over the period. INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund outperformed the MSCI World Index and the MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index over the period and generated a return of 6.02%.

The Fund’s defensive positioning acted as tailwind to relative performance as volatility picked up in the global equity markets. The Fund benefited from an average overweight allocation to the defensive utilities sector, as well as average underweight allocations to the energy and materials sectors, which were the two weakest performing sectors during the period. Favorable security selection, especially within the consumer staples and utilities sectors, also contributed to the Fund’s relative performance during the period.

An overall decrease in market diversity over the past six months reflected a change in the distribution of capital, in which larger cap stocks outperformed smaller cap stocks on average. While the INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, which tends to overweight smaller cap stocks as they provide more relative volatility capture potential, was negatively impacted by the overall decrease in market diversity, the Fund strongly outperformed during the period, benefiting from favorable active sector positioning and security selection.

OUTLOOK

Because INTECH does not conduct traditional economic or fundamental analysis, INTECH has no view on individual stocks, sectors, economic, or market conditions.

Going forward, we will continue building portfolios in a disciplined and deliberate manner, with risk management remaining the hallmark of our investment process. As

  

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INTECH’s ongoing research efforts yield modest improvements, we will continue implementing changes that we believe are likely to improve the long-term results for our fund shareholders.

Thank you for your investment in INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

Household Products

4.3%

Southern Co.

 

Electric Utilities

4.2%

Reynolds American, Inc.

 

Tobacco

4.2%

PG&E Corp.

 

Multi-Utilities

4.0%

CLP Holdings, Ltd.

 

Electric Utilities

4.0%

 

20.7%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

91.1%

Investment Companies

 

6.1%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.1%

Other

 

2.7%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
       

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

5.81%

7.57%

10.20%

 

1.90%

0.82%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-0.29%

1.35%

8.60%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

5.39%

6.75%

9.37%

 

2.72%

1.60%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

4.39%

5.75%

9.37%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

5.92%

7.78%

10.30%

 

1.89%

0.66%

Class I Shares

 

6.02%

7.94%

10.52%

 

1.65%

0.53%

Class S Shares

 

5.94%

7.63%

10.21%

 

2.10%

1.00%

Class T Shares

 

5.80%

7.60%

10.27%

 

1.87%

0.76%

MSCI World IndexSM

 

-3.41%

-0.87%

11.98%

 

 

 

MSCI World High Dividend Yield Index

 

-2.59%

-3.20%

8.86%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

1st

3rd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Stock Funds

 

-

37/1,255

542/958

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

INTECH's focus on managed volatility may keep the Fund from achieving excess returns over its index. The strategy may underperform during certain periods of up markets, and may not achieve the desired level of protection in down markets.

  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Tracking Error is a divergence between the price behavior of a position or portfolio and the price behavior of a benchmark. Standard deviation measures historical volatility. Higher standard deviation implies greater volatility.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

The weighting of securities within the Fund's portfolio may differ significantly from the weightings within the index. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The Fund’s inception date – December 15, 2011

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,058.10

$4.35

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.91

$4.27

0.84%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,053.90

$8.42

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.94

$8.26

1.63%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,059.20

$3.47

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.77

$3.41

0.67%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,060.20

$3.11

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.12

$3.05

0.60%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,059.40

$3.31

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.92

$3.25

0.64%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,058.00

$3.83

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

$3.76

0.74%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 91.1%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 2.2%

   
 

Cobham PLC

 

759

  

$3,168

 
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

2,600

  

564,590

 
 

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC*

 

374

  

3,170

 
 

Singapore Technologies Engineering, Ltd.

 

6,700

  

14,229

 
  

585,157

 

Auto Components – 0.1%

   
 

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin

 

181

  

17,288

 
 

Nokian Renkaat Oyj

 

383

  

13,775

 
  

31,063

 

Automobiles – 0.1%

   
 

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd.

 

2,700

  

36,867

 
 

General Motors Co.

 

100

  

3,401

 
  

40,268

 

Biotechnology – 0.2%

   
 

AbbVie, Inc.

 

700

  

41,468

 

Capital Markets – 0.1%

   
 

CI Financial Corp.

 

1,600

  

35,389

 
 

ICAP PLC

 

276

  

2,073

 
 

IGM Financial, Inc.

 

100

  

2,554

 
  

40,016

 

Chemicals – 0.5%

   
 

Incitec Pivot, Ltd.

 

237

  

684

 
 

Koninklijke DSM NV

 

581

  

29,217

 
 

LyondellBasell Industries NV - Class A

 

300

  

26,070

 
 

Orica, Ltd.

 

3,389

  

38,268

 
 

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

 

300

  

5,139

 
 

Syngenta AG

 

42

  

16,455

 
 

Yara International ASA

 

436

  

18,867

 
  

134,700

 

Commercial Banks – 3.9%

   
 

Bank of East Asia, Ltd.

 

39,200

  

145,929

 
 

Bank of Montreal

 

900

  

50,793

 
 

Bank of Nova Scotia

 

200

  

8,091

 
 

BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.

 

33,500

  

102,448

 
 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

 

1,700

  

112,051

 
 

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

 

7,600

  

89,497

 
 

Hang Seng Bank, Ltd.

 

21,700

  

413,011

 
 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.

 

5,300

  

32,908

 
 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

700

  

37,517

 
 

United Overseas Bank, Ltd.

 

4,000

  

55,345

 
  

1,047,590

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.2%

   
 

Brambles, Ltd.

 

3,257

  

27,453

 
 

G4S PLC

 

11,592

  

38,530

 
  

65,983

 

Communications Equipment – 0%

   
 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Class B

 

709

  

6,917

 

Construction & Engineering – 0%

   
 

Boskalis Westminster

 

241

  

9,854

 

Construction Materials – 0%

   
 

Fletcher Building, Ltd.

 

1,158

  

5,819

 
 

James Hardie Industries PLC (CDI)

 

168

  

2,138

 
  

7,957

 

Containers & Packaging – 1.1%

   
 

Amcor, Ltd.

 

26,685

  

261,275

 
 

Rexam PLC

 

4,320

  

38,492

 
  

299,767

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.3%

   
 

Deutsche Boerse AG

 

168

  

14,858

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Diversified Financial Services – (continued)

   
 

Singapore Exchange, Ltd.

 

10,700

  

$58,132

 
  

72,990

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 3.9%

   
 

AT&T, Inc.

 

3,000

  

103,230

 
 

BCE, Inc.

 

3,977

  

153,676

 
 

Elisa Oyj

 

2,743

  

103,693

 
 

HKT Trust & HKT, Ltd.

 

55,000

  

70,260

 
 

Inmarsat PLC

 

4,199

  

70,372

 
 

PCCW, Ltd.

 

399,000

  

234,258

 
 

Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.

 

18,900

  

48,940

 
 

Swisscom AG

 

295

  

148,192

 
 

TDC A/S

 

14,935

  

74,806

 
 

Telstra Corp., Ltd.

 

10,295

  

42,075

 
  

1,049,502

 

Electric Utilities – 19.0%

   
 

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd.

 

62,000

  

574,415

 
 

CLP Holdings, Ltd.

 

127,000

  

1,079,118

 
 

Contact Energy, Ltd.

 

28,184

  

91,337

 
 

Duke Energy Corp.

 

2,366

  

168,909

 
 

Entergy Corp.

 

2,000

  

136,720

 
 

Eversource Energy

 

962

  

49,129

 
 

Fortum Oyj

 

267

  

4,039

 
 

NextEra Energy, Inc.

 

800

  

83,112

 
 

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

 

2,200

  

57,222

 
 

Power Assets Holdings, Ltd.

 

117,000

  

1,076,428

 
 

PPL Corp.

 

10,400

  

354,952

 
 

Red Electrica Corp. SA

 

934

  

78,258

 
 

Southern Co.

 

24,500

  

1,146,355

 
 

SSE PLC

 

2,645

  

59,572

 
 

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA

 

13,793

  

71,281

 
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

 

2,500

  

89,775

 
  

5,120,622

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.3%

   
 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

 

100

  

5,355

 
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

 

500

  

16,745

 
 

Petrofac, Ltd.

 

256

  

3,004

 
 

Technip SA

 

714

  

35,483

 
 

Tenaris SA

 

160

  

1,902

 
 

Transocean, Ltd.

 

945

  

11,797

 
  

74,286

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 2.5%

   
 

ICA Gruppen AB

 

1,020

  

37,170

 
 

Lawson, Inc.

 

6,000

  

491,762

 
 

Sysco Corp.

 

1,600

  

65,600

 
 

Woolworths, Ltd.

 

4,319

  

77,087

 
  

671,619

 

Food Products – 2.7%

   
 

Campbell Soup Co.

 

600

  

31,530

 
 

General Mills, Inc.

 

5,400

  

311,364

 
 

Kellogg Co.

 

5,000

  

361,350

 
 

Tate & Lyle PLC

 

1,860

  

16,422

 
  

720,666

 

Gas Utilities – 0.4%

   
 

Snam SpA

 

20,940

  

109,899

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.0%

   
 

Sonic Healthcare, Ltd.

 

41,849

  

544,804

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.2%

   
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

 

100

  

6,364

 
 

Flight Centre Travel Group, Ltd.

 

160

  

4,650

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – (continued)

   
 

McDonald's Corp.

 

6,900

  

$815,166

 
 

Sands China, Ltd.

 

1,200

  

4,111

 
 

William Hill PLC

 

6,656

  

38,851

 
  

869,142

 

Household Durables – 1.0%

   
 

Electrolux AB - Series B

 

97

  

2,360

 
 

Garmin, Ltd.

 

3,300

  

122,661

 
 

Husqvarna AB - Class B

 

206

  

1,368

 
 

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

 

400

  

16,808

 
 

Persimmon PLC*

 

1,816

  

54,258

 
 

Sekisui House, Ltd.

 

3,800

  

64,709

 
  

262,164

 

Household Products – 6.7%

   
 

Clorox Co.

 

4,900

  

621,467

 
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

9,100

  

1,158,430

 
 

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

300

  

23,823

 
  

1,803,720

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.7%

   
 

Keppel Corp., Ltd.

 

22,900

  

105,185

 
 

NWS Holdings, Ltd.

 

153,000

  

229,012

 
 

Sembcorp Industries, Ltd.

 

56,900

  

122,448

 
  

456,645

 

Information Technology Services – 0.1%

   
 

Paychex, Inc.

 

300

  

15,867

 

Insurance – 2.1%

   
 

Admiral Group PLC

 

5,026

  

122,903

 
 

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

 

600

  

24,564

 
 

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

 

43,207

  

259,524

 
 

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA

 

122

  

1,959

 
 

Great-West Lifeco, Inc.

 

2,300

  

57,404

 
 

SCOR SE

 

1,149

  

43,086

 
 

Swiss Re AG

 

258

  

25,290

 
 

Tryg A/S

 

1,855

  

37,122

 
  

571,852

 

Leisure Products – 0.3%

   
 

Mattel, Inc.

 

2,900

  

78,793

 

Machinery – 0.6%

   
 

IMI PLC

 

108

  

1,371

 
 

Sandvik AB

 

421

  

3,696

 
 

Sembcorp Marine, Ltd.#

 

47,500

  

58,650

 
 

SKF AB - Class B

 

1,159

  

18,850

 
 

Sulzer AG

 

76

  

7,161

 
 

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, Ltd.

 

107,100

  

83,123

 
  

172,851

 

Marine – 0.5%

   
 

Kuehne + Nagel International AG

 

1,028

  

141,474

 

Media – 5.3%

   
 

Axel Springer SE

 

341

  

19,023

 
 

Eutelsat Communications SA

 

4,646

  

139,335

 
 

ITV PLC

 

8,245

  

33,615

 
 

SES SA (FDR)

 

13,708

  

380,943

 
 

Shaw Communications, Inc. - Class B

 

20,800

  

357,817

 
 

Singapore Press Holdings, Ltd.

 

28,900

  

80,340

 
 

Sky PLC

 

25,591

  

419,457

 
  

1,430,530

 

Multiline Retail – 0.1%

   
 

Kohl's Corp.

 

200

  

9,526

 
 

Macy's, Inc.

 

100

  

3,498

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Multiline Retail – (continued)

   
 

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

 

2,864

  

$19,098

 
  

32,122

 

Multi-Utilities – 11.2%

   
 

CMS Energy Corp.

 

1,300

  

46,904

 
 

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

 

16,600

  

1,066,882

 
 

DTE Energy Co.

 

1,200

  

96,228

 
 

National Grid PLC

 

5,368

  

74,179

 
 

PG&E Corp.

 

20,500

  

1,090,395

 
 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

 

3,800

  

147,022

 
 

SCANA Corp.

 

900

  

54,441

 
 

Sempra Energy

 

2,900

  

272,629

 
 

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

 

3,551

  

182,202

 
  

3,030,882

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.2%

   
 

ConocoPhillips

 

200

  

9,338

 
 

Murphy Oil Corp.

 

100

  

2,245

 
 

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

 

500

  

8,988

 
 

PrairieSky Royalty, Ltd.

 

1,500

  

23,766

 
 

Woodside Petroleum, Ltd.

 

418

  

8,746

 
  

53,083

 

Pharmaceuticals – 2.0%

   
 

Johnson & Johnson

 

200

  

20,544

 
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

 

6,100

  

322,202

 
 

Novartis AG

 

911

  

78,972

 
 

Orion Oyj - Class B

 

465

  

16,153

 
 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

1,500

  

48,420

 
 

Roche Holding AG

 

157

  

43,338

 
  

529,629

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 4.5%

   
 

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

 

4,800

  

559,561

 
 

Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.

 

13,000

  

29,590

 
 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

10,000

  

40,969

 
 

Sino Land Co., Ltd.

 

14,000

  

20,522

 
 

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd.

 

10,000

  

120,777

 
 

Swire Pacific, Ltd. - Class A

 

19,000

  

213,786

 
 

Swiss Prime Site AG*

 

2,719

  

213,164

 
 

Wharf Holdings, Ltd.

 

2,000

  

11,097

 
  

1,209,466

 

Road & Rail – 0.8%

   
 

ComfortDelGro Corp., Ltd.

 

101,300

  

217,996

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.3%

   
 

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

 

2,200

  

83,600

 

Specialty Retail – 0.6%

   
 

GameStop Corp. - Class A

 

1,500

  

42,060

 
 

Gap, Inc.

 

300

  

7,410

 
 

Kingfisher PLC

 

1,981

  

9,621

 
 

Staples, Inc.

 

9,900

  

93,753

 
  

152,844

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.4%

   
 

Canon, Inc.

 

2,300

  

70,332

 
 

Seagate Technology PLC

 

1,300

  

47,658

 
  

117,990

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.3%

   
 

Coach, Inc.

 

3,600

  

117,828

 
 

Hugo Boss AG

 

699

  

58,180

 
 

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings, Ltd.

 

51,000

  

173,404

 
  

349,412

 

Tobacco – 4.2%

   
 

Reynolds American, Inc.

 

24,662

  

1,138,151

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.6%

   
 

Finning International, Inc.

 

200

  

$2,700

 
 

ITOCHU Corp.

 

5,800

  

69,592

 
 

Marubeni Corp.

 

7,200

  

37,450

 
 

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

 

3,000

  

36,083

 
 

Rexel SA

 

1,187

  

15,839

 
  

161,664

 

Transportation Infrastructure – 1.4%

   
 

Auckland International Airport, Ltd.

 

94,476

  

371,411

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 2.5%

   
 

NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

 

11,800

  

243,894

 
 

Rogers Communications, Inc. - Class B

 

8,000

  

275,938

 
 

StarHub, Ltd.

 

62,200

  

162,379

 
  

682,211

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $24,052,187)

 

24,608,627

 

Preferred Stocks – 0.1%

   

Media – 0.1%

   
 

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (cost $13,609)

 

262

  

13,314

 

Investment Companies – 6.1%

   

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending – 0%

   
 

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.3005%ºº,£

 

2,600

  

2,600

 

Money Markets – 6.1%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£

 

1,652,000

  

1,652,000

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $1,654,600)

 

1,654,600

 

Total Investments (total cost $25,720,396) – 97.3%

 

26,276,541

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 2.7%

 

731,094

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$27,007,635

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$13,058,356

 

49.7

%

Hong Kong

 

4,539,135

 

17.3

 

Japan

 

1,610,250

 

6.1

 

United Kingdom

 

1,267,680

 

4.8

 

Canada

 

1,131,823

 

4.3

 

Singapore

 

1,129,172

 

4.3

 

Australia

 

1,007,180

 

3.8

 

Switzerland

 

685,843

 

2.6

 

France

 

631,974

 

2.4

 

New Zealand

 

468,567

 

1.8

 

Italy

 

183,082

 

0.7

 

Finland

 

137,660

 

0.5

 

Denmark

 

111,928

 

0.4

 

Germany

 

105,375

 

0.4

 

Spain

 

78,258

 

0.3

 

Sweden

 

70,361

 

0.3

 

Netherlands

 

39,071

 

0.2

 

Norway

 

20,826

 

0.1

 
      

Total

 

$26,276,541

 

100.0

%

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

MSCI World High Dividend Yield

Index

An index designed to reflect the performance of the high dividend yield securities contained within the broader MSCI World IndexSM. The index includes large- and mid- capitalization stocks from developed markets across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

MSCI World IndexSM

A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed market countries in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific Region. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

  

CDI

Clearing House Electronic Subregister System Depositary Interest

FDR

Fixed Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC

3,063

925,484

(925,947)

2,600

$ 1,121(1)

$ 2,600

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

235,033

10,049,255

(8,632,288)

1,652,000

557

1,652,000

Total

    

$ 1,678

$ 1,654,600

(1) Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

$ 24,608,627

$ -

$ -

Preferred Stocks

-

13,314

-

Investment Companies

-

1,654,600

-

Total Assets

$ 24,608,627

$ 1,667,914

$ -

  

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

25,720,396

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value(1)

 

$

24,621,941

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

1,654,600

 
 

Cash

  

30,395

 
 

Cash denominated in foreign currency(2)

  

381

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

525

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Fund shares sold

  

1,157,255

 
  

Dividends

  

46,900

 
  

Due from adviser

  

29,364

 
  

Investments sold

  

15,500

 
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

10,477

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

226

 
 

Other assets

  

947

 

Total Assets

 

 

27,568,511

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

  

2,600

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

492,640

 
  

Professional fees

  

20,786

 
  

Advisory fees

  

12,237

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

3,825

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

2,488

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

2,319

 
  

Dividends

  

1,008

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

525

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

211

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

102

 
  

Custodian fees

  

77

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

22,058

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

560,876

 

Net Assets

 

$

27,007,635

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

26,589,380

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

6,179

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(141,868)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

553,944

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

27,007,635

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

5,108,327

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

432,172

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(3)

 

$

11.82

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(4)

 

$

12.54

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

2,001,102

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

170,263

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(3)

 

$

11.75

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

11,339,607

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

961,686

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.79

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

3,578,380

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

302,085

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.85

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

172,881

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

14,655

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.80

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

4,807,338

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

407,301

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.80

 

 

(1) Includes $2,475 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Includes cost of $381.

(3) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(4) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

340,160

 
 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

1,121

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

557

 
 

Other income

 

14

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(8,494)

 

Total Investment Income

 

333,358

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

56,971

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

5,099

 
  

Class C Shares

 

7,119

 
  

Class S Shares

 

216

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

5,339

 
  

Class S Shares

 

216

 
  

Class T Shares

 

3,967

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

1,389

 
  

Class C Shares

 

542

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,132

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

234

 
  

Class C Shares

 

115

 
  

Class D Shares

 

1,705

 
  

Class I Shares

 

93

 
  

Class T Shares

 

92

 
 

Registration fees

 

70,034

 
 

Professional fees

 

21,158

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

15,731

 
 

Custodian fees

 

9,826

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

985

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

189

 
 

Other expenses

 

4,713

 

Total Expenses

 

206,865

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(128,551)

 

Net Expenses

 

78,314

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

255,044

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(135,423)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(135,423)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

735,274

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

735,274

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

854,895

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

255,044

 

$

525,964

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(135,423)

  

379,893

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

735,274

  

(2,126,913)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

854,895

 

 

(1,221,056)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(53,599)

  

(140,804)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(14,748)

  

(33,845)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(129,532)

  

(300,902)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(43,615)

  

(94,121)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(2,461)

  

(5,904)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(45,796)

  

(119,202)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(289,751)

 

 

(694,778)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(35,986)

  

(87,688)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(20,542)

  

(30,899)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(121,140)

  

(198,183)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(38,577)

  

(59,895)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(1,913)

  

(4,215)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(47,481)

  

(79,471)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(265,639)

 

 

(460,351)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(555,390)

 

 

(1,155,129)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

2,216,682

  

(2,920,812)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

806,881

  

297,198

 
  

Class D Shares

 

3,878,334

  

(433,017)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

898,395

  

880,667

 
  

Class S Shares

 

4,374

  

10,156

 
  

Class T Shares

 

1,299,793

  

1,789,842

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

9,104,459

 

 

(375,966)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

9,403,964

 

 

(2,752,151)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

17,603,671

  

20,355,822

 

 

End of period

$

27,007,635

 

$

17,603,671

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

6,179

 

$

40,886

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.45

 

 

$12.95

 

 

$11.60

 

 

$10.40

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.16(2)

  

0.33(2)

  

0.57(2)

  

0.35

  

0.22

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.50

  

(1.08)

  

1.86

  

1.24

  

0.35

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.66

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

2.43

 

 

1.59

 

 

0.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.16)

  

(0.44)

  

(0.43)

  

(0.39)

  

(0.17)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.65)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

(1.08)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.82

  

$11.45

  

$12.95

  

$11.60

  

$10.40

 
 

Total Return*

 

5.81%

 

 

(5.79)%

 

 

21.79%

 

 

15.41%

 

 

5.70%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,108

  

$2,816

  

$6,300

  

$1,625

  

$931

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,996

  

$3,789

  

$4,861

  

$996

  

$881

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.02%

  

1.90%

  

1.96%

  

2.69%

  

5.56%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.84%

  

0.84%

  

0.81%

  

0.76%

  

1.02%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.65%

  

2.74%

  

4.62%

  

3.18%

  

4.01%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

  

125%

  

51%

  

116%

  

24%

 
             

1

     
                   

Class C Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.39

 

 

$12.89

 

 

$11.56

 

 

$10.37

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.10(2)

  

0.24(2)

  

0.45(2)

  

0.27

  

0.19

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.51

  

(1.07)

  

1.87

  

1.22

  

0.35

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.61

 

 

(0.83)

 

 

2.32

 

 

1.49

 

 

0.54

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.36)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.17)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.65)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

(0.99)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.75

  

$11.39

  

$12.89

  

$11.56

  

$10.37

 
 

Total Return*

 

5.39%

 

 

(6.51)%

 

 

20.83%

 

 

14.50%

 

 

5.36%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,001

  

$1,161

  

$999

  

$489

  

$940

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,383

  

$1,136

  

$613

  

$793

  

$900

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.83%

  

2.72%

  

2.70%

  

3.50%

  

6.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.63%

  

1.61%

  

1.57%

  

1.51%

  

1.70%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.66%

  

2.03%

  

3.63%

  

2.26%

  

3.37%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

  

125%

  

51%

  

116%

  

24%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 15, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.42

 

 

$12.92

 

 

$11.58

 

 

$10.39

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.15(2)

  

0.35(2)

  

0.56(2)

  

0.42

  

0.21

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.52

  

(1.07)

  

1.88

  

1.17

  

0.35

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.67

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

2.44

 

 

1.59

 

 

0.56

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.47)

  

(0.45)

  

(0.40)

  

(0.17)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.65)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(1.10)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.79

  

$11.42

  

$12.92

  

$11.58

  

$10.39

 
 

Total Return*

 

5.92%

 

 

(5.62)%

 

 

21.92%

 

 

15.49%

 

 

5.60%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$11,340

  

$7,265

  

$8,689

  

$4,706

  

$2,124

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$8,666

  

$7,736

  

$6,297

  

$3,161

  

$1,727

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.03%

  

1.89%

  

1.78%

  

2.57%

  

5.98%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.67%

  

0.66%

  

0.66%

  

0.67%

  

1.32%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.57%

  

2.95%

  

4.51%

  

3.91%

  

4.09%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

  

125%

  

51%

  

116%

  

24%

 
                   
                   

Class I Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.47

 

 

$12.97

 

 

$11.62

 

 

$10.42

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.16(2)

  

0.37(2)

  

0.56(2)

  

0.46

  

0.23

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.52

  

(1.08)

  

1.90

  

1.15

  

0.36

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.68

 

 

(0.71)

 

 

2.46

 

 

1.61

 

 

0.59

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.48)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.41)

  

(0.17)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.65)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.79)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.85

  

$11.47

  

$12.97

  

$11.62

  

$10.42

 
 

Total Return*

 

6.02%

 

 

(5.49)%

 

 

22.09%

 

 

15.66%

 

 

5.90%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,578

  

$2,596

  

$1,995

  

$1,571

  

$1,897

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,894

  

$2,369

  

$1,855

  

$1,927

  

$1,542

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.79%

  

1.65%

  

1.67%

  

2.45%

  

5.07%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.60%

  

0.54%

  

0.52%

  

0.51%

  

0.75%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.64%

  

3.12%

  

4.54%

  

3.63%

  

4.64%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

  

125%

  

51%

  

116%

  

24%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 15, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class S Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.43

 

 

$12.93

 

 

$11.58

 

 

$10.39

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.16(2)

  

0.31(2)

  

0.46(2)

  

0.43

  

0.21

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.51

  

(1.07)

  

1.98

  

1.15

  

0.35

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.67

 

 

(0.76)

 

 

2.44

 

 

1.58

 

 

0.56

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.43)

  

(0.44)

  

(0.39)

  

(0.17)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.65)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.74)

 

 

(1.09)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.80

  

$11.43

  

$12.93

  

$11.58

  

$10.39

 
 

Total Return*

 

5.94%

 

 

(5.93)%

 

 

21.99%

 

 

15.40%

 

 

5.60%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$173

  

$163

  

$174

  

$286

  

$880

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$169

  

$166

  

$199

  

$726

  

$872

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.20%

  

2.10%

  

2.13%

  

2.96%

  

5.82%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.64%

  

1.00%

  

0.77%

  

0.86%

  

1.26%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.63%

  

2.62%

  

3.72%

  

2.86%

  

3.77%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

  

125%

  

51%

  

116%

  

24%

 
                   
                   

Class T Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.44

 

 

$12.94

 

 

$11.60

 

 

$10.40

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(2)

  

0.35(2)

  

0.55(2)

  

0.46

  

0.22

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.52

  

(1.08)

  

1.88

  

1.14

  

0.35

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.66

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

2.43

 

 

1.60

 

 

0.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.44)

  

(0.40)

  

(0.17)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.65)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.77)

 

 

(1.09)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.80

  

$11.44

  

$12.94

  

$11.60

  

$10.40

 
 

Total Return*

 

5.80%

 

 

(5.70)%

 

 

21.84%

 

 

15.55%

 

 

5.70%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,807

  

$3,603

  

$2,200

  

$615

  

$1,233

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,078

  

$3,147

  

$855

  

$1,249

  

$1,093

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.96%

  

1.87%

  

1.83%

  

2.69%

  

5.53%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.74%

  

0.76%

  

0.71%

  

0.69%

  

1.03%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.43%

  

2.96%

  

4.49%

  

3.27%

  

4.09%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

27%

  

125%

  

51%

  

116%

  

24%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 15, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis,

  

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends of net investment income are generally declared and distributed monthly, and realized capital gains (if any) are distributed annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

  

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

  

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized

Assets

Offsetting Asset
or Liability(a)

Collateral
Pledged(b)

Net

Amount

Deutsche Bank AG

$ 2,475

$ -

$ (2,475)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

  

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Real Estate Investing

To the extent that real estate-related securities may be included in the Fund’s named benchmark index, INTECH’s mathematical investment process may select equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties. Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. The Fund may lend portfolio securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. An investment in Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of December 31, 2015, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $2,475 for equity securities. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of December 31, 2015 is $2,600, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $125.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.55%.

  

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. As subadviser, INTECH provides day-to-day management of the investment operations of the Fund subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns approximately 97% of INTECH.

Janus Capital pays INTECH a subadvisory fee rate equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (net of any fee waivers and expense reimbursements).

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.50%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer

  

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $1,147.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $429.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class S Shares

85

 

1

  

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

  

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Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 25,888,894

$ 1,347,884

$ (960,237)

$ 387,647

    

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

362,835

$4,323,537

 

83,406

$ 999,502

Reinvested dividends and distributions

7,641

89,585

 

18,749

222,211

Shares repurchased

(184,239)

(2,196,440)

 

(342,712)

(4,142,525)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

186,237

$2,216,682

 

(240,557)

$(2,920,812)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

76,370

$ 899,390

 

49,451

$ 590,406

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,988

34,823

 

5,481

63,956

Shares repurchased

(10,992)

(127,332)

 

(30,496)

(357,164)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

68,366

$ 806,881

 

24,436

$ 297,198

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

448,966

$5,341,458

 

277,204

$ 3,340,857

Reinvested dividends and distributions

20,492

239,965

 

40,592

477,286

Shares repurchased

(143,810)

(1,703,089)

 

(354,189)

(4,251,160)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

325,648

$3,878,334

 

(36,393)

$ (433,017)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

87,147

$1,032,734

 

85,522

$ 1,038,425

Reinvested dividends and distributions

6,926

81,484

 

13,067

154,016

Shares repurchased

(18,232)

(215,823)

 

(26,142)

(311,774)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

75,841

$ 898,395

 

72,447

$ 880,667

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

-

$ 37

Reinvested dividends and distributions

374

4,374

 

861

10,119

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

374

$ 4,374

 

861

$ 10,156

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

343,637

$4,106,608

 

210,567

$ 2,573,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

7,968

93,255

 

16,892

198,465

Shares repurchased

(259,217)

(2,900,070)

 

(82,534)

(981,623)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

92,388

$1,299,793

 

144,925

$ 1,789,842

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$11,965,668

$ 5,355,122

-

-

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

INTECH International

Managed Volatility Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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Statement of Operations

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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Financial Highlights

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Notes to Financial Statements

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Additional Information

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FUND SNAPSHOT

This international developed-markets equity fund strictly adheres to a highly-evolved process that targets the most optimal portfolio with the potential for the highest return per unit of risk, or risk-adjusted return, and adjusts based on actual volatility in the market at any point in time. The Fund’s unemotional approach seeks to provide downside mitigation along with growth participation when markets are on the rise.

    

Managed by

INTECH Investment

Management LLC

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund’s Class I Shares returned -1.64%. This compares to the -6.01% return posted by the MSCI EAFE Index, the Fund’s benchmark.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

INTECH’s mathematical investment process is designed to determine potentially more efficient equity weightings of the securities in the benchmark index, utilizing a specific mathematical optimization and disciplined rebalancing routine. Rather than trying to predict the future direction of stock prices, the process seeks to use the volatility and correlation characteristics of stocks to construct portfolios.

The investment process begins with the stocks in the MSCI EAFE Index. INTECH’s investment process aims to capture stocks’ natural volatility through a rebalancing mechanism based on estimates of relative volatility and correlation in order to outperform the benchmark index over the long term. Within specific risk constraints, the investment process will tend to favor stocks with higher relative volatility and lower correlation as they offer more potential to capture volatility through periodic rebalancing. Once the target proportions are determined and the portfolio is constructed, it is then rebalanced to those target proportions and re-optimized on a periodic basis. The INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund focuses on seeking an excess return above the benchmark, while also reducing or managing the standard deviation of the portfolio depending on the market conditions, a strategy designed to manage the absolute risk of the portfolio.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The MSCI EAFE Index return declined by 6.01% for the six-month period ending December 31, 2015. INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index over the period and generated a return of -1.64%.

The Fund’s active sector positioning tends to vary over time and is a function of the volatility and correlation characteristics of the underlying stocks. While an average underweight allocation to the consumer staples sector detracted, an underweight allocation to the energy sector, which was one of the weakest performing sectors during the period, contributed to the Fund’s relative performance. Stock selection, which is a residual of the investment process, also contributed to the Fund’s relative performance during the period, especially within the materials, industrials, and health care sectors.

An overall increase in market diversity over the past six months reflected a change in the distribution of capital, in which smaller cap stocks outperformed larger cap stocks on average within the MSCI EAFE Index. INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, which tends to overweight smaller cap stocks as they provide more relative volatility capture potential, benefited from the overall increase in market diversity over the period.

OUTLOOK

Because INTECH does not conduct traditional economic or fundamental analysis, INTECH has no view on individual stocks, sectors, economic, or market conditions.

Going forward, we will continue building portfolios in a disciplined and deliberate manner, with risk management remaining the hallmark of our investment process. As INTECH’s ongoing research efforts yield modest improvements, we will continue implementing changes that we believe are likely to improve the long-term results for our fund shareholders.

Thank you for your investment in INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Power Assets Holdings, Ltd.

 

Electric Utilities

1.9%

Nestle SA

 

Food Products

1.8%

Hang Seng Bank, Ltd.

 

Commercial Banks

1.8%

Next PLC

 

Multiline Retail

1.8%

Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

1.7%

 

9.0%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

99.1%

Investment Companies

 

0.9%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.3%

Other

 

(0.3)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
        

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-1.85%

4.25%

4.51%

0.48%

 

1.35%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-7.50%

-1.73%

3.28%

-0.21%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-2.13%

3.48%

4.37%

0.26%

 

2.02%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-3.10%

2.48%

4.37%

0.26%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-1.77%

4.62%

4.69%

0.49%

 

1.26%

Class I Shares

 

-1.64%

4.64%

4.77%

0.64%

 

0.93%

Class S Shares

 

-1.68%

4.39%

4.59%

0.47%

 

1.43%

Class T Shares

 

-1.79%

4.35%

4.52%

-0.35%

 

1.16%

MSCI EAFE® Index

 

-6.01%

-0.81%

3.60%

-0.22%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

1st

1st

2nd

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Foreign Large Blend Funds

 

-

39/820

65/698

146/566

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

The expense ratios for Class D Shares are estimated.

INTECH's focus on managed volatility may keep the Fund from achieving excess returns over its index. The strategy may underperform during certain periods of up markets, and may not achieve the desired level of protection in down markets.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009, after the reorganization of each class of the predecessor fund into corresponding shares of the Fund. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of each corresponding class of the predecessor fund prior to the reorganization, calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class of the predecessor fund respectively, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on April 24, 2015. Performance shown for periods prior to April 24, 2015, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class D Shares, without the effect of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class T Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of the predecessor fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Tracking Error is a divergence between the price behavior of a position or portfolio and the price behavior of a benchmark. Standard deviation measures historical volatility. Higher standard deviation implies greater volatility. 

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

The weighting of securities within the Fund's portfolio may differ significantly from the weightings within the index. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The predecessor Fund’s inception date – May 2, 2007

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$981.50

$6.18

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.90

$6.29

1.24%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$978.70

$9.40

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.64

$9.58

1.89%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$982.30

$5.03

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.06

$5.13

1.01%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$983.60

$4.09

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.01

$4.17

0.82%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$983.20

$4.54

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.56

$4.62

0.91%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$982.10

$5.28

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.81

$5.38

1.06%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 99.1%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 0.9%

   
 

Cobham PLC

 

7,241

  

$30,226

 
 

Finmeccanica SpA*

 

5,467

  

76,632

 
 

Safran SA

 

350

  

24,100

 
 

Thales SA

 

5,704

  

428,280

 
 

Zodiac Aerospace

 

1,129

  

26,958

 
  

586,196

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.4%

   
 

Royal Mail PLC

 

16,373

  

107,153

 
 

TNT Express NV

 

16,198

  

137,110

 
  

244,263

 

Airlines – 1.6%

   
 

ANA Holdings, Inc.

 

8,000

  

23,298

 
 

Deutsche Lufthansa AG*

 

2,948

  

46,656

 
 

easyJet PLC

 

5,651

  

144,934

 
 

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

 

12,400

  

449,446

 
 

Singapore Airlines, Ltd.

 

48,400

  

382,474

 
  

1,046,808

 

Auto Components – 0.1%

   
 

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin

 

243

  

23,209

 
 

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

 

1,100

  

15,780

 
 

Valeo SA

 

75

  

11,617

 
  

50,606

 

Automobiles – 0.3%

   
 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

 

5,200

  

55,362

 
 

Peugeot SA*

 

7,286

  

128,295

 
 

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

300

  

18,692

 
  

202,349

 

Beverages – 0.7%

   
 

Heineken NV

 

452

  

38,687

 
 

Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

10,000

  

137,086

 
 

Suntory Beverage & Food, Ltd.

 

6,400

  

283,308

 
  

459,081

 

Biotechnology – 1.4%

   
 

Actelion, Ltd.*

 

1,450

  

202,157

 
 

CSL, Ltd.

 

9,725

  

746,088

 
  

948,245

 

Building Products – 0.5%

   
 

Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

 

6,000

  

34,748

 
 

LIXIL Group Corp.

 

2,100

  

47,179

 
 

TOTO, Ltd.

 

7,000

  

249,584

 
  

331,511

 

Capital Markets – 1.1%

   
 

Credit Suisse Group AG*

 

678

  

14,687

 
 

ICAP PLC

 

3,401

  

25,541

 
 

Julius Baer Group, Ltd.*

 

1,562

  

75,908

 
 

Partners Group Holding AG

 

1,376

  

496,435

 
 

UBS Group AG

 

6,194

  

120,750

 
  

733,321

 

Chemicals – 3.3%

   
 

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

 

2,203

  

138,514

 
 

EMS-Chemie Holding AG

 

98

  

43,162

 
 

Evonik Industries AG

 

4,115

  

136,891

 
 

Givaudan SA*

 

159

  

289,481

 
 

Incitec Pivot, Ltd.

 

6,378

  

18,400

 
 

Israel Chemicals, Ltd.

 

30,408

  

123,586

 
 

Kaneka Corp.

 

14,000

  

147,362

 
 

Nitto Denko Corp.

 

2,000

  

148,311

 
 

Novozymes A/S - Class B

 

568

  

27,349

 
 

Sika AG

 

30

  

108,459

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Chemicals – (continued)

   
 

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

63,000

  

$367,474

 
 

Symrise AG

 

4,520

  

301,219

 
 

Syngenta AG

 

77

  

30,168

 
 

Teijin, Ltd.

 

57,000

  

196,830

 
 

Toray Industries, Inc.

 

10,000

  

94,026

 
  

2,171,232

 

Commercial Banks – 5.1%

   
 

Bank Hapoalim BM

 

130,190

  

672,704

 
 

Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM*

 

120,719

  

418,948

 
 

Bank of Ireland*

 

165,850

  

60,912

 
 

BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.

 

19,500

  

59,634

 
 

CaixaBank SA

 

2,513

  

8,776

 
 

Danske Bank A/S

 

4,376

  

118,036

 
 

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

 

32,000

  

376,829

 
 

Hang Seng Bank, Ltd.

 

62,700

  

1,193,353

 
 

Kyushu Financial Group, Inc.

 

3,600

  

25,372

 
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

 

8,400

  

52,918

 
 

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

 

51,300

  

103,940

 
 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.

 

22,000

  

136,598

 
 

Swedbank AB - Class A

 

1,073

  

23,799

 
 

United Overseas Bank, Ltd.

 

2,300

  

31,823

 
 

Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.

 

7,000

  

83,874

 
  

3,367,516

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.2%

   
 

ISS A/S

 

5,316

  

192,556

 
 

Park24 Co., Ltd.

 

3,700

  

90,176

 
 

Societe BIC SA

 

521

  

85,852

 
 

Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd.

 

1,100

  

52,172

 
 

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

 

37,000

  

344,508

 
  

765,264

 

Construction & Engineering – 2.4%

   
 

CIMIC Group, Ltd.

 

1,109

  

19,632

 
 

Ferrovial SA

 

5,311

  

120,353

 
 

Kajima Corp.

 

36,000

  

216,875

 
 

Obayashi Corp.

 

63,000

  

586,595

 
 

Shimizu Corp.

 

55,000

  

453,070

 
 

Taisei Corp.

 

23,000

  

153,104

 
 

Vinci SA

 

1,042

  

66,961

 
  

1,616,590

 

Construction Materials – 0.5%

   
 

James Hardie Industries PLC (CDI)

 

5,310

  

67,580

 
 

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

 

95,000

  

279,830

 
  

347,410

 

Consumer Finance – 0.2%

   
 

Credit Saison Co., Ltd.

 

6,900

  

137,851

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.7%

   
 

Amcor, Ltd.

 

38,414

  

376,114

 
 

Rexam PLC

 

13,270

  

118,239

 
  

494,353

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.2%

   
 

Benesse Holdings, Inc.

 

3,500

  

101,639

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.5%

   
 

Challenger, Ltd.

 

7,922

  

50,325

 
 

Deutsche Boerse AG

 

1,395

  

123,372

 
 

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd.

 

1,300

  

33,298

 
 

Singapore Exchange, Ltd.

 

20,000

  

108,657

 
  

315,652

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 3.9%

   
 

Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

 

205,877

  

453,564

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Diversified Telecommunication Services – (continued)

   
 

Elisa Oyj

 

5,559

  

$210,146

 
 

HKT Trust & HKT, Ltd.

 

274,000

  

350,022

 
 

Inmarsat PLC

 

30,071

  

503,968

 
 

Koninklijke KPN NV

 

41,482

  

157,400

 
 

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

 

5,500

  

221,318

 
 

Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.

 

78,000

  

201,976

 
 

Spark New Zealand, Ltd.

 

190,830

  

430,552

 
 

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

 

2,701

  

14,355

 
 

TPG Telecom, Ltd.

 

2,788

  

20,087

 
  

2,563,388

 

Electric Utilities – 7.0%

   
 

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd.

 

61,000

  

565,150

 
 

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

7,300

  

100,984

 
 

Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

3,200

  

42,603

 
 

CLP Holdings, Ltd.

 

116,000

  

985,651

 
 

Endesa SA

 

6,612

  

133,095

 
 

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments, Ltd.

 

131,000

  

109,874

 
 

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

 

8,400

  

125,462

 
 

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.*

 

3,600

  

43,719

 
 

Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.*

 

31,100

  

343,399

 
 

Power Assets Holdings, Ltd.

 

133,500

  

1,228,232

 
 

Red Electrica Corp. SA

 

474

  

39,715

 
 

Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

5,800

  

91,696

 
 

SSE PLC

 

17,030

  

383,560

 
 

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA

 

28,900

  

149,352

 
 

Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

4,000

  

50,591

 
 

Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc.*

 

32,800

  

190,774

 
  

4,583,857

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.6%

   
 

Alstom SA*

 

7,137

  

218,422

 
 

Nidec Corp.

 

800

  

58,825

 
 

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

 

1,788

  

125,988

 
  

403,235

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.7%

   
 

Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

16,300

  

118,541

 
 

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

 

600

  

87,718

 
 

Shimadzu Corp.

 

13,000

  

221,210

 
 

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

 

700

  

8,533

 
  

436,002

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 2.3%

   
 

Aeon Co., Ltd.

 

31,900

  

495,833

 
 

Colruyt SA

 

3,693

  

190,388

 
 

FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

 

1,300

  

61,008

 
 

ICA Gruppen AB

 

7,520

  

274,035

 
 

Lawson, Inc.

 

4,600

  

377,018

 
 

Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

2,200

  

101,598

 
 

Wesfarmers, Ltd.

 

490

  

14,853

 
  

1,514,733

 

Food Products – 7.5%

   
 

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

 

11,000

  

263,559

 
 

Associated British Foods PLC

 

1,358

  

66,896

 
 

Barry Callebaut AG*

 

45

  

49,301

 
 

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (PC)

 

96

  

599,700

 
 

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (REG)

 

10

  

745,231

 
 

Kerry Group PLC - Class A

 

893

  

74,046

 
 

Kikkoman Corp.

 

1,000

  

35,156

 
 

MEIJI Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

12,800

  

1,070,394

 
 

Nestle SA

 

16,142

  

1,201,824

 
 

NH Foods, Ltd.

 

18,000

  

356,166

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Food Products – (continued)

   
 

Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.

 

5,300

  

$87,628

 
 

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

3,200

  

171,210

 
 

Tate & Lyle PLC

 

3,153

  

27,838

 
 

Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.

 

1,100

  

38,717

 
 

Wilmar International, Ltd.

 

85,800

  

177,981

 
  

4,965,647

 

Gas Utilities – 1.3%

   
 

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.

 

409,200

  

802,581

 
 

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

 

3,000

  

10,944

 
 

Toho Gas Co., Ltd.

 

12,000

  

78,382

 
  

891,907

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.0%

   
 

Cochlear, Ltd.

 

1,150

  

80,075

 
 

Smith & Nephew PLC

 

1,143

  

20,352

 
 

Sonova Holding AG

 

1,282

  

162,987

 
 

Sysmex Corp.

 

1,500

  

97,728

 
 

Terumo Corp.

 

5,300

  

166,700

 
 

William Demant Holding A/S*

 

1,082

  

103,535

 
  

631,377

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.9%

   
 

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

 

7,600

  

152,089

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

 

4,158

  

351,191

 
 

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

 

3,997

  

286,518

 
 

Medipal Holdings Corp.

 

17,300

  

298,554

 
 

Ryman Healthcare, Ltd.

 

15,324

  

89,055

 
 

Sonic Healthcare, Ltd.

 

34,279

  

446,255

 
 

Suzuken Co., Ltd.

 

7,300

  

280,933

 
  

1,904,595

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.4%

   
 

Carnival PLC

 

6,519

  

371,482

 
 

Compass Group PLC

 

916

  

15,865

 
 

Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

 

18,100

  

1,105,007

 
 

TUI AG

 

2,507

  

44,750

 
 

William Hill PLC

 

6,594

  

38,489

 
  

1,575,593

 

Household Durables – 2.6%

   
 

Barratt Developments PLC

 

6,581

  

60,724

 
 

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

 

6,400

  

151,613

 
 

Electrolux AB - Series B

 

3,797

  

92,364

 
 

Nikon Corp.

 

2,300

  

31,099

 
 

Persimmon PLC*

 

4,600

  

137,438

 
 

Rinnai Corp.

 

400

  

35,879

 
 

Sekisui House, Ltd.

 

10,100

  

171,989

 
 

Taylor Wimpey PLC

 

140,332

  

420,109

 
 

Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd.

 

152,000

  

619,784

 
  

1,720,999

 

Household Products – 0.4%

   
 

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

 

115

  

11,074

 
 

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

 

833

  

77,120

 
 

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA - Class B

 

6,248

  

182,575

 
  

270,769

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.2%

   
 

Meridian Energy, Ltd.

 

76,158

  

124,445

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.6%

   
 

Keihan Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

 

60,000

  

405,891

 

Information Technology Services – 1.6%

   
 

Atos SE

 

2,326

  

195,750

 
 

Cap Gemini SA

 

370

  

34,415

 
 

Fujitsu, Ltd.

 

8,000

  

40,399

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Information Technology Services – (continued)

   
 

Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

 

6,300

  

$244,808

 
 

NTT Data Corp.

 

6,700

  

327,808

 
 

Otsuka Corp.

 

4,400

  

218,206

 
  

1,061,386

 

Insurance – 3.5%

   
 

Admiral Group PLC

 

5,179

  

126,645

 
 

Ageas

 

3,770

  

175,330

 
 

Baloise Holding AG

 

263

  

33,515

 
 

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

 

27,757

  

166,723

 
 

Hannover Rueck SE

 

2,038

  

233,961

 
 

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG

 

696

  

139,571

 
 

NN Group NV

 

12,161

  

430,121

 
 

Sampo Oyj - Class A

 

499

  

25,484

 
 

SCOR SE

 

12,026

  

450,959

 
 

Sony Financial Holdings, Inc.

 

13,000

  

235,705

 
 

Swiss Life Holding AG*

 

382

  

103,502

 
 

Swiss Re AG

 

1,454

  

142,525

 
 

T&D Holdings, Inc.

 

2,100

  

28,115

 
 

Tryg A/S

 

842

  

16,850

 
  

2,309,006

 

Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.1%

   
 

Zalando SE (144A)*

 

1,135

  

44,892

 

Internet Software & Services – 0.1%

   
 

United Internet AG

 

900

  

49,787

 

Leisure Products – 0.8%

   
 

Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.

 

9,400

  

200,546

 
 

Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

5,800

  

218,381

 
 

Shimano, Inc.

 

500

  

77,634

 
 

Yamaha Corp.

 

600

  

14,723

 
  

511,284

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.8%

   
 

Lonza Group AG*

 

2,691

  

438,332

 
 

QIAGEN NV*

 

2,457

  

67,052

 
  

505,384

 

Machinery – 1.2%

   
 

Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd.

 

1,200

  

75,487

 
 

Makita Corp.

 

1,600

  

93,593

 
 

MAN SE

 

3,172

  

319,509

 
 

Schindler Holding AG (PC)

 

949

  

159,225

 
 

Schindler Holding AG (REG)

 

795

  

134,181

 
  

781,995

 

Marine – 0.3%

   
 

Kuehne + Nagel International AG

 

1,237

  

170,237

 

Media – 3.5%

   
 

Axel Springer SE

 

1,921

  

107,165

 
 

Eutelsat Communications SA

 

14,870

  

445,955

 
 

ITV PLC

 

14,568

  

59,395

 
 

JCDecaux SA

 

4,178

  

160,256

 
 

Kabel Deutschland Holding AG

 

1,688

  

209,372

 
 

RELX NV

 

846

  

14,285

 
 

RELX PLC

 

1,680

  

29,641

 
 

RTL Group SA

 

1,260

  

105,491

 
 

SES SA (FDR)

 

22,406

  

622,659

 
 

Singapore Press Holdings, Ltd.#

 

146,000

  

405,870

 
 

Telenet Group Holding NV*

 

308

  

16,657

 
 

Vivendi SA

 

3,621

  

78,141

 
 

Wolters Kluwer NV

 

1,520

  

51,143

 
  

2,306,030

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Metals & Mining – 0.1%

   
 

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

 

16,000

  

$51,123

 

Multiline Retail – 2.6%

   
 

Don Quijote Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

10,400

  

369,945

 
 

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Ltd.

 

2,400

  

31,672

 
 

J Front Retailing Co., Ltd.

 

4,800

  

70,534

 
 

Next PLC

 

10,800

  

1,160,503

 
 

Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.

 

500

  

102,513

 
  

1,735,167

 

Multi-Utilities – 0.6%

   
 

AGL Energy, Ltd.

 

2,549

  

33,574

 
 

National Grid PLC

 

26,929

  

372,123

 
  

405,697

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.4%

   
 

JX Holdings, Inc.

 

37,400

  

158,214

 
 

Neste Oyj

 

719

  

21,586

 
 

TonenGeneral Sekiyu KK

 

13,000

  

110,551

 
  

290,351

 

Paper & Forest Products – 0.1%

   
 

Oji Holdings Corp.

 

13,000

  

52,896

 

Personal Products – 0.8%

   
 

Beiersdorf AG

 

328

  

29,995

 
 

Kao Corp.

 

4,100

  

213,392

 
 

Kose Corp.

 

1,000

  

93,776

 
 

L'Oreal SA

 

511

  

86,231

 
 

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

 

6,600

  

138,887

 
  

562,281

 

Pharmaceuticals – 8.9%

   
 

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

 

13,400

  

193,061

 
 

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

2,900

  

102,313

 
 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

13,600

  

284,097

 
 

Eisai Co., Ltd.

 

7,000

  

469,637

 
 

Galenica AG

 

114

  

179,203

 
 

Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd.

 

2,000

  

31,869

 
 

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.

 

12,600

  

219,750

 
 

Novartis AG

 

4,727

  

409,771

 
 

Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B

 

16,192

  

943,079

 
 

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

500

  

90,240

 
 

Orion Oyj - Class B

 

3,712

  

128,950

 
 

Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

5,100

  

183,198

 
 

Roche Holding AG

 

468

  

129,187

 
 

Shionogi & Co., Ltd.

 

19,800

  

906,635

 
 

Shire PLC

 

3,996

  

276,715

 
 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

5,000

  

252,330

 
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.

 

15,421

  

1,008,906

 
 

UCB SA

 

554

  

50,103

 
  

5,859,044

 

Professional Services – 0.2%

   
 

Bureau Veritas SA

 

1,626

  

32,492

 
 

Capita PLC

 

3,208

  

57,121

 
 

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

900

  

26,660

 
  

116,273

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 2.8%

   
 

CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Ltd.

 

14,000

  

13,335

 
 

Gecina SA

 

169

  

20,586

 
 

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp.

 

62

  

213,064

 
 

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

 

24

  

117,224

 
 

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp.

 

144

  

278,223

 
 

Link REIT

 

92,500

  

553,821

 
 

Nippon Building Fund, Inc.

 

20

  

96,023

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (continued)

   
 

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc.

 

17

  

$30,908

 
 

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc.

 

141

  

175,282

 
 

United Urban Investment Corp.

 

242

  

330,238

 
  

1,828,704

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 4.0%

   
 

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

 

200

  

23,315

 
 

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.

 

9,500

  

276,905

 
 

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.

 

51,700

  

316,879

 
 

Hongkong Land Holdings, Ltd.

 

4,900

  

34,300

 
 

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

 

36,000

  

147,488

 
 

Kerry Properties, Ltd.

 

24,000

  

65,498

 
 

New World Development Co., Ltd.

 

25,000

  

24,710

 
 

Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

 

700

  

13,134

 
 

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd.

 

35,000

  

422,721

 
 

Swire Pacific, Ltd. - Class A

 

38,000

  

427,572

 
 

Swire Properties, Ltd.

 

102,200

  

295,399

 
 

Swiss Prime Site AG*

 

5,320

  

417,078

 
 

UOL Group, Ltd.

 

7,500

  

33,021

 
 

Vonovia SE

 

1,154

  

35,800

 
 

Wheelock & Co., Ltd.

 

26,000

  

109,538

 
  

2,643,358

 

Road & Rail – 3.5%

   
 

Asciano, Ltd.

 

7,367

  

46,906

 
 

ComfortDelGro Corp., Ltd.

 

258,000

  

555,211

 
 

DSV A/S

 

6,445

  

255,040

 
 

East Japan Railway Co.

 

500

  

47,637

 
 

Keikyu Corp.

 

9,000

  

75,112

 
 

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

12,000

  

49,226

 
 

MTR Corp., Ltd.

 

134,500

  

666,443

 
 

Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd.

 

19,000

  

79,839

 
 

Tokyu Corp.

 

2,000

  

15,976

 
 

West Japan Railway Co.

 

7,100

  

495,901

 
  

2,287,291

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.1%

   
 

ARM Holdings PLC

 

1,602

  

24,534

 
 

Tokyo Electron, Ltd.

 

1,200

  

73,110

 
  

97,644

 

Software – 1.4%

   
 

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.*

 

700

  

56,966

 
 

Dassault Systemes

 

4,130

  

331,055

 
 

Konami Holdings Corp.

 

7,100

  

170,617

 
 

NICE Systems, Ltd.

 

3,233

  

186,583

 
 

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

 

200

  

27,883

 
 

Oracle Corp. Japan

 

500

  

23,506

 
 

Sage Group PLC

 

11,689

  

103,980

 
 

Trend Micro, Inc.

 

700

  

28,715

 
  

929,305

 

Specialty Retail – 2.7%

   
 

Dixons Carphone PLC

 

4,750

  

35,007

 
 

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

 

1,700

  

603,162

 
 

Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

6,300

  

536,271

 
 

Shimamura Co., Ltd.

 

1,100

  

130,521

 
 

Sports Direct International PLC*

 

11,977

  

101,864

 
 

Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.

 

84,600

  

368,163

 
  

1,774,988

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.4%

   
 

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

 

1,400

  

59,178

 
 

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 

20,900

  

217,556

 
  

276,734

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.0%

   
 

adidas AG

 

793

  

$77,473

 
 

Christian Dior SE

 

186

  

31,680

 
 

Hermes International

 

278

  

94,172

 
 

Luxottica Group SpA

 

2,625

  

172,281

 
 

Pandora A/S

 

1,133

  

143,894

 
 

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings, Ltd.

 

49,000

  

166,604

 
  

686,104

 

Tobacco – 0.8%

   
 

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

 

5,122

  

270,773

 
 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

 

800

  

29,762

 
 

Swedish Match AB

 

6,289

  

223,808

 
  

524,343

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.9%

   
 

Bunzl PLC

 

5,603

  

155,678

 
 

ITOCHU Corp.

 

15,200

  

182,380

 
 

Marubeni Corp.

 

3,800

  

19,765

 
 

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

 

2,000

  

24,056

 
 

Travis Perkins PLC

 

2,489

  

72,385

 
 

Wolseley PLC

 

2,517

  

136,937

 
  

591,201

 

Transportation Infrastructure – 1.0%

   
 

Aeroports de Paris

 

248

  

28,888

 
 

Atlantia SpA

 

2,428

  

64,638

 
 

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide

 

647

  

41,437

 
 

Groupe Eurotunnel SE

 

19,834

  

246,982

 
 

Transurban Group

 

35,619

  

271,681

 
  

653,626

 

Water Utilities – 0%

   
 

Severn Trent PLC

 

686

  

22,013

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.4%

   
 

KDDI Corp.

 

1,200

  

31,493

 
 

NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

 

11,100

  

229,426

 
 

Tele2 AB - Class B

 

2,984

  

29,979

 
  

290,898

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $61,699,961)

 

65,331,367

 

Preferred Stocks – 0.3%

   

Chemicals – 0%

   
 

Fuchs Petrolub SE

 

307

  

14,511

 

Media – 0.3%

   
 

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

 

3,839

  

195,079

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $210,974)

 

209,590

 

Investment Companies – 0.9%

   

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending – 0.5%

   
 

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.3005%ºº,£

 

295,000

  

295,000

 

Money Markets – 0.4%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£

 

265,038

  

265,038

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $560,038)

 

560,038

 

Total Investments (total cost $62,470,973) – 100.3%

 

66,100,995

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.3)%

 

(204,865)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$65,896,130

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

Japan

 

$23,703,147

 

35.9

%

Hong Kong

 

9,178,552

 

13.9

 

Switzerland

 

6,457,006

 

9.8

 

United Kingdom

 

5,766,721

 

8.7

 

France

 

3,873,915

 

5.9

 

Germany

 

2,942,371

 

4.4

 

Israel

 

2,921,257

 

4.4

 

Singapore

 

2,423,775

 

3.7

 

Australia

 

2,191,570

 

3.3

 

Denmark

 

2,064,841

 

3.1

 

Netherlands

 

828,746

 

1.2

 

Sweden

 

826,560

 

1.2

 

New Zealand

 

644,052

 

1.0

 

United States

 

560,038

 

0.8

 

Italy

 

462,903

 

0.7

 

Belgium

 

432,478

 

0.7

 

Finland

 

386,166

 

0.6

 

Spain

 

301,939

 

0.5

 

Ireland

 

134,958

 

0.2

 
      

Total

 

$66,100,995

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

MSCI EAFE® Index

A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure developed market equity performance. The MSCI EAFE® Index is composed of companies representative of the market structure of developed market countries. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

  

CDI

Clearing House Electronic Subregister System Depositary Interest

FDR

Fixed Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PC

Participation Certificate

PLC

Public Limited Company

REG

Registered

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $44,892, which represents 0.1% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC

355,505

1,569,071

(1,629,576)

295,000

$ 2,431(1)

$ 295,000

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

946,213

6,230,298

(6,911,473)

265,038

424

265,038

Total

    

$ 2,855

$ 560,038

(1) Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

$ 65,331,367

$ -

$ -

Preferred Stocks

-

209,590

-

Investment Companies

-

560,038

-

Total Assets

$ 65,331,367

$ 769,628

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

15


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

62,470,973

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value(1)

 

$

65,540,957

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

560,038

 
 

Cash

  

60,839

 
 

Cash denominated in foreign currency(2)

  

3,707

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

1,333

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

57,581

 
  

Dividends

  

55,199

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

37,032

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

131

 
 

Other assets

  

714

 

Total Assets

 

 

66,317,531

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

  

295,000

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

37,082

 
  

Advisory fees

  

33,540

 
  

Professional fees

  

27,938

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

2,153

 
  

Custodian fees

  

1,762

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

1,365

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

1,333

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

579

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

394

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

20,255

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

421,401

 

Net Assets

 

$

65,896,130

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

66,551,553

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(546,993)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(3,733,585)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

3,625,155

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

65,896,130

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

2,587,928

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

330,436

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(3)

 

$

7.83

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(4)

 

$

8.31

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

830,560

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

107,690

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(3)

 

$

7.71

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

1,048,594

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

135,449

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.74

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

59,870,019

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

7,721,622

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.75

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

63,023

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

8,019

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.86

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,496,006

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

193,177

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.74

 

 

(1) Includes $278,597 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Includes cost of $3,726.

(3) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(4) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

645,109

 
 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

2,431

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

424

 
 

Other income

 

19

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(37,031)

 

Total Investment Income

 

610,952

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

191,857

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

4,426

 
  

Class C Shares

 

3,893

 
  

Class S Shares

 

83

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

608

 
  

Class S Shares

 

83

 
  

Class T Shares

 

1,580

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

2,868

 
  

Class C Shares

 

179

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,682

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

218

 
  

Class C Shares

 

49

 
  

Class D Shares

 

98

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,145

 
  

Class T Shares

 

25

 
 

Registration fees

 

37,681

 
 

Professional fees

 

16,874

 
 

Custodian fees

 

12,456

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

8,336

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

3,313

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

754

 
 

Other expenses

 

7,859

 

Total Expenses

 

296,067

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(161)

 

Net Expenses

 

295,906

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

315,046

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(1,640,379)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(1,640,379)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

104,400

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

104,400

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(1,220,933)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015(1)

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

315,046

 

$

1,034,385

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(1,640,379)

  

257,720

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

104,400

  

(4,405,575)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(1,220,933)

 

 

(3,113,470)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(16,604)

  

(89,175)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(6,407)

  

(5,137)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(15,202)

  

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(894,967)

  

(1,265,058)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(736)

  

(1,098)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(19,966)

  

(24,096)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(953,882)

 

 

(1,384,564)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

  

(588,211)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(51,586)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

  

(7,132,161)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(6,924)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(167,847)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

 

 

(7,946,729)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(953,882)

 

 

(9,331,293)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(3,141,344)

  

1,403,075

 
  

Class C Shares

 

351,545

  

73,596

 
  

Class D Shares

 

595,338

  

517,457

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(3,382,467)

  

7,297,995

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(2,161)

  

11,022

 
  

Class T Shares

 

626,007

  

(1,334,859)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(4,953,082)

 

 

7,968,286

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(7,127,897)

 

 

(4,476,477)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

73,024,027

  

77,500,504

 

 

End of period

$

65,896,130

 

$

73,024,027

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(546,993)

 

$

91,843

 
 

(1) Period from April 24, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for Class D Shares.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.03

 

 

$9.66

 

 

$8.07

 

 

$6.79

 

 

$8.10

 

 

$6.16

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.02(1)

  

0.09(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.22

  

0.12

  

0.66

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.56)

  

1.57

  

1.21

  

(1.36)

  

1.39

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

1.82

 

 

1.43

 

 

(1.24)

 

 

2.05

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.05)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.07)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(1.01)

  

(2)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.05)

 

 

(1.16)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.83

  

$8.03

  

$9.66

  

$8.07

  

$6.79

  

$8.10

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.85)%

 

 

(4.19)%

 

 

22.74%

 

 

21.27%

 

 

(15.33)%

 

 

33.42%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,588

  

$5,829

  

$5,342

  

$473

  

$445

  

$526

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,479

  

$5,392

  

$2,240

  

$317

  

$452

  

$1,910

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.24%

  

1.35%

  

1.21%

  

1.22%

  

1.42%

  

3.22%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.24%

  

1.34%

  

1.20%

  

1.22%

  

1.26%

  

1.07%(3)

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.49%

  

1.09%

  

2.69%

  

1.26%

  

1.72%

  

2.05%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

191%

  

160%

  

143%

  

140%

  

179%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.94

 

 

$9.58

 

 

$8.14

 

 

$6.78

 

 

$8.11

 

 

$6.17

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(1)(2)

  

0.03(1)

  

0.19(1)

  

2.46

  

0.17

  

0.58

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.56)

  

1.57

  

(0.93)

  

(1.43)

  

1.47

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

1.76

 

 

1.53

 

 

(1.26)

 

 

2.05

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.06)

  

(0.10)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.07)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(1.01)

  

(2)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.06)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.71

  

$7.94

  

$9.58

  

$8.14

  

$6.78

  

$8.11

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.13)%

 

 

(4.95)%

 

 

21.91%

 

 

22.79%

 

 

(15.55)%

 

 

33.37%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$831

  

$510

  

$526

  

$113

  

$433

  

$563

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$761

  

$480

  

$179

  

$251

  

$574

  

$1,877

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.89%

  

2.02%

  

1.93%

  

1.32%

  

1.71%

  

3.96%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.89%

  

2.01%

  

1.93%

  

1.18%

  

1.47%

  

1.21%(4)

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.08)%

  

0.40%

  

2.13%

  

1.20%

  

1.33%

  

1.92%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

191%

  

160%

  

143%

  

140%

  

179%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Pursuant to a contractual agreement, Janus waived certain fees and expenses during the period. The Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets) would have been 1.25% without the waiver of these fees and expenses.

(4) Pursuant to a contractual agreement, Janus waived certain fees and expenses during the period. The Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets) would have been 2.00% without the waiver of these fees and expenses.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class D Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.00

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.03

  

0.03

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(2.03)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.14)

 

 

(2.00)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.12)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.74

  

$8.00

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.77)%

 

 

(20.00)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,049

  

$504

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$992

  

$315

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.01%

  

2.26%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.01%

  

1.26%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.87%

  

1.80%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

191%

 
          
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.00

 

 

$9.63

 

 

$8.03

 

 

$6.77

 

 

$8.06

 

 

$6.14

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.04(2)

  

0.13(2)

  

0.21(2)

  

0.18

  

0.12

  

0.03

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.57)

  

1.63

  

1.28

  

(1.35)

  

2.00

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

1.84

 

 

1.46

 

 

(1.23)

 

 

2.03

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.18)

  

(0.24)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.06)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(1.01)

  

(3)

  

  

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(4)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.12)

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.75

  

$8.00

  

$9.63

  

$8.03

  

$6.77

  

$8.06

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.64)%

 

 

(3.90)%

 

 

23.21%

 

 

21.78%

 

 

(15.18)%

 

 

33.20%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$59,870

  

$65,227

  

$69,062

  

$59,981

  

$35,608

  

$20,713

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$61,779

  

$64,504

  

$66,596

  

$42,583

  

$29,910

  

$1,393

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.82%

  

0.93%

  

0.81%

  

0.92%

  

1.13%

  

3.08%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.82%

  

0.93%

  

0.81%

  

0.92%

  

1.00%

  

0.86%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.96%

  

1.48%

  

2.27%

  

1.86%

  

2.05%

  

2.28%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

191%

  

160%

  

143%

  

140%

  

179%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from April 24, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(4) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.09

 

 

$9.74

 

 

$8.09

 

 

$6.79

 

 

$8.12

 

 

$6.16

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.03(1)

  

0.09(1)

  

0.15(1)

  

2.47

  

0.10

  

0.70

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.57)

  

1.69

  

(1.02)

  

(1.36)

  

1.37

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

1.84

 

 

1.45

 

 

(1.26)

 

 

2.07

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.09)

  

(0.16)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.07)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(1.01)

  

(2)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.09)

 

 

(1.17)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.86

  

$8.09

  

$9.74

  

$8.09

  

$6.79

  

$8.12

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.68)%

 

 

(4.29)%

 

 

22.92%

 

 

21.48%

 

 

(15.54)%

 

 

33.75%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$63

  

$67

  

$67

  

$118

  

$421

  

$498

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$65

  

$64

  

$86

  

$254

  

$432

  

$1,870

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.32%

  

1.43%

  

1.33%

  

1.48%

  

1.66%

  

3.46%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.91%

  

1.43%

  

1.13%

  

1.29%

  

1.44%

  

1.07%(3)

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.86%

  

1.01%

  

1.69%

  

1.09%

  

1.52%

  

2.05%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

191%

  

160%

  

143%

  

140%

  

179%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$7.99

 

 

$9.60

 

 

$8.01

 

 

$6.77

 

 

$8.09

 

 

$6.16

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.03(1)

  

0.09(1)

  

0.32(1)

  

0.08

  

0.06

  

0.17

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.55)

  

1.49

  

1.35

  

(1.31)

  

1.87

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

1.81

 

 

1.43

 

 

(1.25)

 

 

2.04

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.07)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(1.01)

  

(2)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.74

  

$7.99

  

$9.60

  

$8.01

  

$6.77

  

$8.09

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.79)%

 

 

(4.08)%

 

 

22.78%

 

 

21.30%

 

 

(15.47)%

 

 

33.26%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,496

  

$887

  

$2,504

  

$202

  

$59

  

$45

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,233

  

$1,474

  

$1,121

  

$70

  

$40

  

$29

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.07%

  

1.16%

  

1.12%

  

1.27%

  

1.41%

  

2.41%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.06%

  

1.16%

  

1.12%

  

1.26%

  

1.25%

  

0.54%(4)

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.72%

  

1.10%

  

3.44%

  

1.24%

  

1.80%

  

3.12%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

191%

  

160%

  

143%

  

140%

  

179%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Pursuant to a contractual agreement, Janus waived certain fees and expenses during the period. The Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets) would have been 1.50% without the waiver of these fees and expenses.

(4) Pursuant to a contractual agreement, Janus waived certain fees and expenses during the period. The Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets) would have been 1.25% without the waiver of these fees and expenses.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis,

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

  

Janus Investment Fund

25


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

  

26

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized

Assets

Offsetting Asset
or Liability(a)

Collateral
Pledged(b)

Net

Amount

Deutsche Bank AG

$ 278,597

$ -

$ (278,597)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

  

Janus Investment Fund

27


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Real Estate Investing

To the extent that real estate-related securities may be included in the Fund’s named benchmark index, INTECH’s mathematical investment process may select equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties. Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. The Fund may lend portfolio securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. An investment in Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of December 31, 2015, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $278,597 for equity securities. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of December 31, 2015 is $295,000, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $16,403.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.55%.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. As subadviser, INTECH provides day-to-day management of the investment operations of the Fund subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns approximately 97% of INTECH.

Janus Capital pays INTECH a subadvisory fee rate equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (net of any fee waivers and expense reimbursements).

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.95%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer

  

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agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the

  

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Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $825.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the period ended December 31, 2015.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

6

 

-*

  

Class D Shares

5

 

-*

  

Class I Shares

96

 

87

  

Class S Shares

100

 

-*

  

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

 * Less than 0.50%.

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment companies, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships, and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

  

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Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 62,499,667

$ 5,706,435

$ (2,105,107)

$ 3,601,328

    

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015(1)

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

73,040

$ 566,098

 

214,874

$ 1,798,281

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,134

16,432

 

89,130

677,386

Shares repurchased

(470,688)

(3,723,874)

 

(130,866)

(1,072,592)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(395,514)

$(3,141,344)

 

173,138

$ 1,403,075

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

44,347

$ 358,212

 

15,663

$ 130,226

Reinvested dividends and distributions

523

3,966

 

7,315

55,155

Shares repurchased

(1,384)

(10,633)

 

(13,684)

(111,785)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

43,486

$ 351,545

 

9,294

$ 73,596

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

120,234

$ 957,828

 

65,610

$ 537,916

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,990

15,144

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(49,847)

(377,634)

 

(2,538)

(20,459)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

72,377

$ 595,338

 

63,072

$ 517,457

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

146,592

$ 1,138,436

 

642,434

$ 5,335,127

Reinvested dividends and distributions

116,406

887,017

 

1,106,762

8,367,123

Shares repurchased

(692,781)

(5,407,920)

 

(772,450)

(6,404,255)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(429,783)

$(3,382,467)

 

976,746

$ 7,297,995

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

370

$ 3,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

95

736

 

1,047

8,022

Shares repurchased

(370)

(2,897)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(275)

$ (2,161)

 

1,417

$ 11,022

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

130,779

$ 1,001,339

 

86,353

$ 747,118

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,609

19,854

 

25,268

190,773

Shares repurchased

(51,212)

(395,186)

 

(261,461)

(2,272,750)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

82,176

$ 626,007

 

(149,840)

$(1,334,859)

(1)

Period from April 24, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for Class D Shares.

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$27,083,203

$ 32,085,912

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Notes

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

INTECH U.S. Core Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

INTECH U.S. Core Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

14

Statement of Operations

16

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

22

Additional Information

33

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

The Fund seeks to provide both excess returns and dependable exposure to the U.S. large-cap asset class through dynamic stock-level portfolio rebalancing and a focus on stocks with high relative price movements and low correlations. This mathematical investment process is disciplined, repeatable and results in portfolios that are diversified and style-consistent

    

Managed by

INTECH Investment

Management LLC

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, INTECH U.S. Core Fund’s Class T Shares returned 0.67%. This compares to the 0.15% return posted by the S&P 500 Index, the Fund’s benchmark.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

INTECH’s mathematical investing process seeks to build a more efficient portfolio than its benchmark, with returns in excess of the index while maintaining benchmark-like risk. The process does not attempt to predict the direction of the market, nor does it have a view of any particular company in the portfolio. Instead, it employs a proprietary optimization process to build portfolios with the potential to outperform the index by capturing stocks’ natural volatility.

Within specific risk controls, INTECH’s disciplined mathematical process establishes target proportional weightings for stocks in the Fund as a result of an optimization routine. Once the weights are determined and the portfolio is constructed, it is rebalanced and re-optimized on a periodic basis. By limiting the distance any one stock position can deviate from its benchmark weight, INTECH’s process attempts to control the relative risk of the portfolio. We believe that instituting an investment process aimed at providing consistent, positive excess returns at benchmark-like risk, will allow us to meet our shareholders’ objectives while minimizing the risk of significant underperformance relative to the benchmark.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The U.S. equity market as measured by the S&P 500 Index posted a positive return of 0.15% for the six month period ended December 31, 2015. INTECH U.S. Core Fund outperformed the S&P 500 Index over the period and generated a return of 0.67%.

The strategy’s active sector positioning tends to vary over time and is a function of the volatility and correlation characteristics of the underlying stocks. The Fund benefited from favorable sector positioning and stock selection during the period. Specifically, the Fund was positively impacted by an average underweight allocation to the energy sector, which was the weakest performing sector during the period, as well as favorable security selection in the industrials sector.

An overall decrease in market diversity over the period reflected a change in the distribution of capital, in which larger cap stocks outperformed smaller cap stocks on average within the S&P 500 Index. While the INTECH U.S. Core Fund, which tends to overweight smaller cap stocks as they provide more relative volatility capture potential, was negatively impacted by the overall decrease in market diversity, the Fund outperformed during the period, benefiting from favorable sector positioning and security selection.

OUTLOOK

INTECH attempts to generate a targeted excess return at the least amount of tracking error through all market cycles regardless of the direction the market moves or the magnitude of the move. While we may experience short periods of underperformance, we expect to exceed the benchmark over a three- to five-year time horizon.

Because INTECH does not conduct traditional economic or fundamental analysis, INTECH has no view on individual stocks, sectors, economic, or market conditions.

Going forward, INTECH will continue to implement its mathematical investment process in a disciplined and deliberate manner, with risk management remaining the hallmark of the investment process. At the same time, INTECH continues to make marginal improvements to the process, seeking an efficient portfolio that offers better long-term results than its benchmark regardless of the market’s direction.

Thank you for your investment in INTECH U.S. Core Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Anthem, Inc.

 

Health Care Providers & Services

2.9%

Home Depot, Inc.

 

Specialty Retail

2.1%

CVS Health Corp.

 

Food & Staples Retailing

1.9%

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

Aerospace & Defense

1.8%

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

 

Health Care Providers & Services

1.7%

 

10.4%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

99.8%

Investment Companies

 

2.6%

Other

 

(2.4)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV(1)

 

0.68%

1.43%

13.23%

7.03%

9.91%

 

0.89%

Class A Shares at MOP(1)

 

-5.11%

-4.41%

11.90%

6.40%

9.41%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV(1)

 

0.28%

0.62%

12.34%

6.22%

9.08%

 

1.66%

Class C Shares at CDSC(1)

 

-0.57%

-0.23%

12.34%

6.22%

9.08%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

0.70%

1.49%

13.40%

7.26%

10.18%

 

0.74%

Class I Shares(1)

 

0.74%

1.63%

13.53%

7.22%

10.14%

 

0.61%

Class N Shares(1)

 

0.84%

1.73%

13.32%

7.22%

10.14%

 

0.59%

Class S Shares(1)

 

0.53%

1.17%

13.03%

6.85%

9.72%

 

1.07%

Class T Shares(1)

 

0.67%

1.46%

13.32%

7.22%

10.14%

 

0.82%

S&P 500® Index

 

0.15%

1.38%

12.57%

7.31%

9.37%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

3rd

1st

3rd

2nd

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Large Growth Funds

 

-

1,224/1,745

311/1,548

724/1,331

363/1,182

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

The proprietary mathematical process used by INTECH may not achieve the desired results. Since the Fund’s portfolio is periodically re-balanced, this may result in a higher portfolio turnover rate, higher expenses and potentially higher net taxable gains or losses compared to a “buy and hold” or index fund strategy.

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest.

  

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)(closed to certain new investors)

Performance

Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public

  

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Performance

offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on October 28, 2014. Performance shown for periods prior to October 28, 2014, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Tracking Error is a divergence between the price behavior of a position or portfolio and the price behavior of a benchmark.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

The weighting of securities within the Fund's portfolio may differ significantly from the weightings within the index. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The Fund’s inception date – February 28, 2003

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,006.80

$4.84

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.31

$4.88

0.96%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,002.80

$8.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.09

$8.11

1.60%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,007.00

$4.09

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.06

$4.12

0.81%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,007.40

$3.53

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.62

$3.56

0.70%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,008.40

$3.23

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.92

$3.25

0.64%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,005.30

$5.75

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.41

$5.79

1.14%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,006.70

$4.44

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.71

$4.47

0.88%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 99.8%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 3.4%

   
 

General Dynamics Corp.

 

28,800

  

$3,955,968

 
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

50,300

  

10,922,645

 
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

19,800

  

3,738,438

 
 

Raytheon Co.

 

13,900

  

1,730,967

 
 

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

 

5,400

  

498,420

 
  

20,846,438

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.2%

   
 

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

 

12,700

  

787,654

 
 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

 

14,300

  

644,930

 
  

1,432,584

 

Auto Components – 1.7%

   
 

Delphi Automotive PLC

 

82,700

  

7,089,871

 
 

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

 

114,000

  

3,724,380

 
  

10,814,251

 

Beverages – 2.6%

   
 

Brown-Forman Corp. - Class B

 

13,600

  

1,350,208

 
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

 

8,200

  

403,768

 
 

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A

 

48,300

  

6,879,852

 
 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

 

49,700

  

4,632,040

 
 

Monster Beverage Corp.*

 

19,800

  

2,949,408

 
  

16,215,276

 

Biotechnology – 1.8%

   
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

 

33,900

  

3,430,341

 
 

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

14,200

  

7,708,754

 
  

11,139,095

 

Building Products – 0.6%

   
 

Allegion PLC

 

25,300

  

1,667,776

 
 

Masco Corp.

 

72,700

  

2,057,410

 
  

3,725,186

 

Capital Markets – 2.8%

   
 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

 

5,700

  

234,954

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

30,300

  

5,460,969

 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

209,500

  

6,664,195

 
 

Northern Trust Corp.

 

60,400

  

4,354,236

 
 

State Street Corp.

 

13,800

  

915,768

 
  

17,630,122

 

Chemicals – 2.3%

   
 

Eastman Chemical Co.

 

44,100

  

2,977,191

 
 

Ecolab, Inc.

 

26,100

  

2,985,318

 
 

LyondellBasell Industries NV - Class A

 

97,200

  

8,446,680

 
  

14,409,189

 

Commercial Banks – 2.9%

   
 

BB&T Corp.

 

21,300

  

805,353

 
 

Comerica, Inc.

 

72,700

  

3,041,041

 
 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

56,700

  

1,139,670

 
 

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

 

144,100

  

1,593,746

 
 

KeyCorp

 

128,000

  

1,688,320

 
 

M&T Bank Corp.

 

6,300

  

763,434

 
 

People's United Financial, Inc.#

 

126,700

  

2,046,205

 
 

Regions Financial Corp.

 

116,100

  

1,114,560

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

59,080

  

3,211,589

 
 

Zions Bancorporation

 

85,500

  

2,334,150

 
  

17,738,068

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.5%

   
 

Cintas Corp.#

 

48,900

  

4,452,345

 
 

Republic Services, Inc.

 

43,800

  

1,926,762

 
 

Stericycle, Inc.*

 

26,000

  

3,135,600

 
  

9,514,707

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

7


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Communications Equipment – 0.8%

   
 

F5 Networks, Inc.*

 

18,200

  

$1,764,672

 
 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

 

43,500

  

1,200,600

 
 

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

 

28,700

  

1,964,515

 
  

4,929,787

 

Construction & Engineering – 0.1%

   
 

Quanta Services, Inc.*

 

45,700

  

925,425

 

Construction Materials – 1.2%

   
 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

 

22,500

  

3,073,050

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co.

 

45,500

  

4,321,135

 
  

7,394,185

 

Consumer Finance – 1.1%

   
 

Capital One Financial Corp.

 

34,700

  

2,504,646

 
 

Discover Financial Services

 

82,200

  

4,407,564

 
  

6,912,210

 

Containers & Packaging – 1.0%

   
 

Avery Dennison Corp.

 

38,600

  

2,418,676

 
 

Sealed Air Corp.

 

79,600

  

3,550,160

 
  

5,968,836

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.2%

   
 

H&R Block, Inc.

 

38,500

  

1,282,435

 

Diversified Financial Services – 3.1%

   
 

CME Group, Inc.

 

109,000

  

9,875,400

 
 

Leucadia National Corp.

 

99,500

  

1,730,305

 
 

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.

 

14,300

  

1,409,694

 
 

Moody's Corp.

 

30,000

  

3,010,200

 
 

Nasdaq, Inc.

 

56,700

  

3,298,239

 
  

19,323,838

 

Electric Utilities – 1.3%

   
 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

15,400

  

897,358

 
 

Edison International

 

11,700

  

692,757

 
 

Eversource Energy

 

23,000

  

1,174,610

 
 

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

 

10,200

  

265,302

 
 

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

 

17,300

  

1,115,504

 
 

PPL Corp.

 

40,100

  

1,368,613

 
 

Southern Co.

 

15,600

  

729,924

 
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

 

43,700

  

1,569,267

 
  

7,813,335

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.2%

   
 

AMETEK, Inc.

 

19,400

  

1,039,646

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.5%

   
 

Cameron International Corp.*

 

39,600

  

2,502,720

 
 

Transocean, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)#

 

23,600

  

292,168

 
  

2,794,888

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 3.1%

   
 

CVS Health Corp.

 

119,600

  

11,693,292

 
 

Kroger Co.

 

147,900

  

6,186,657

 
 

Sysco Corp.

 

12,600

  

516,600

 
 

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

 

10,400

  

885,612

 
  

19,282,161

 

Food Products – 3.7%

   
 

Campbell Soup Co.

 

64,000

  

3,363,200

 
 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

 

166,800

  

7,032,288

 
 

General Mills, Inc.

 

28,000

  

1,614,480

 
 

Hershey Co.

 

9,200

  

821,284

 
 

Hormel Foods Corp.

 

16,800

  

1,328,544

 
 

JM Smucker Co.

 

1,300

  

160,342

 
 

Kellogg Co.

 

24,800

  

1,792,296

 
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

 

33,400

  

2,857,704

 
 

Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A

 

15,600

  

699,504

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Food Products – (continued)

   
 

Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A

 

65,500

  

$3,493,115

 
  

23,162,757

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.9%

   
 

Boston Scientific Corp.*

 

335,000

  

6,177,400

 
 

CR Bard, Inc.

 

14,500

  

2,746,880

 
 

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

 

7,400

  

450,290

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

 

15,800

  

1,247,884

 
 

Stryker Corp.

 

13,800

  

1,282,572

 
  

11,905,026

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 10.1%

   
 

Aetna, Inc.

 

89,263

  

9,651,116

 
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

 

104,100

  

10,796,211

 
 

Anthem, Inc.

 

130,400

  

18,182,976

 
 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

 

89,700

  

8,007,519

 
 

Cigna Corp.

 

41,000

  

5,999,530

 
 

HCA Holdings, Inc.*

 

33,800

  

2,285,894

 
 

McKesson Corp.

 

3,400

  

670,582

 
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

 

33,300

  

3,917,412

 
 

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

 

24,300

  

2,903,607

 
  

62,414,847

 

Health Care Technology – 0.4%

   
 

Cerner Corp.*

 

40,500

  

2,436,885

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.6%

   
 

Carnival Corp. (U.S. Shares)

 

35,300

  

1,923,144

 
 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*

 

1,600

  

767,760

 
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

 

50,800

  

3,232,912

 
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A#

 

44,100

  

2,956,464

 
 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

18,200

  

1,842,022

 
 

Starbucks Corp.

 

93,300

  

5,600,799

 
  

16,323,101

 

Household Durables – 2.4%

   
 

DR Horton, Inc.

 

78,500

  

2,514,355

 
 

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

 

62,100

  

2,609,442

 
 

Lennar Corp. - Class A

 

9,400

  

459,754

 
 

Mohawk Industries, Inc.*

 

25,300

  

4,791,567

 
 

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

 

108,300

  

4,773,864

 
  

15,148,982

 

Household Products – 0.2%

   
 

Clorox Co.

 

8,100

  

1,027,323

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0%

   
 

Roper Industries, Inc.

 

300

  

56,937

 

Information Technology Services – 1.6%

   
 

Accenture PLC - Class A (U.S. Shares)

 

8,700

  

909,150

 
 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

 

8,600

  

728,592

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

 

19,800

  

1,199,880

 
 

Fiserv, Inc.*

 

47,300

  

4,326,058

 
 

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

 

9,300

  

905,448

 
 

Total System Services, Inc.

 

40,400

  

2,011,920

 
  

10,081,048

 

Insurance – 3.8%

   
 

Allstate Corp.

 

16,600

  

1,030,694

 
 

American International Group, Inc.

 

19,300

  

1,196,021

 
 

Aon PLC

 

14,100

  

1,300,161

 
 

Assurant, Inc.

 

30,700

  

2,472,578

 
 

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

 

13,200

  

781,044

 
 

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

96,400

  

4,189,544

 
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

 

41,000

  

2,273,450

 
 

MetLife, Inc.

 

20,900

  

1,007,589

 
 

Progressive Corp.

 

99,800

  

3,173,640

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Insurance – (continued)

   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc.

 

1,700

  

$138,397

 
 

Torchmark Corp.

 

43,900

  

2,509,324

 
 

Unum Group

 

35,700

  

1,188,453

 
 

XL Group PLC

 

61,400

  

2,405,652

 
  

23,666,547

 

Internet & Catalog Retail – 1.2%

   
 

Expedia, Inc.

 

8,300

  

1,031,690

 
 

Netflix, Inc.*

 

55,500

  

6,348,090

 
  

7,379,780

 

Internet Software & Services – 2.2%

   
 

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

 

14,600

  

768,398

 
 

eBay, Inc.*

 

50,800

  

1,395,984

 
 

Facebook, Inc. - Class A*

 

84,900

  

8,885,634

 
 

VeriSign, Inc.*,#

 

29,900

  

2,612,064

 
  

13,662,080

 

Leisure Products – 0.6%

   
 

Hasbro, Inc.

 

57,400

  

3,866,464

 

Machinery – 0.9%

   
 

Snap-on, Inc.

 

17,700

  

3,034,311

 
 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

 

22,300

  

2,380,079

 
  

5,414,390

 

Media – 1.9%

   
 

Cablevision Systems Corp. - Class A

 

83,400

  

2,660,460

 
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

 

30,600

  

1,726,758

 
 

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

 

12,500

  

2,319,875

 
 

Walt Disney Co.

 

45,800

  

4,812,664

 
  

11,519,757

 

Multiline Retail – 2.2%

   
 

Dollar General Corp.

 

39,500

  

2,838,865

 
 

Dollar Tree, Inc.*

 

31,200

  

2,409,264

 
 

Target Corp.

 

119,100

  

8,647,851

 
  

13,895,980

 

Multi-Utilities – 2.3%

   
 

Ameren Corp.

 

18,000

  

778,140

 
 

CMS Energy Corp.

 

31,700

  

1,143,736

 
 

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

 

43,600

  

2,802,172

 
 

DTE Energy Co.

 

10,400

  

833,976

 
 

NiSource, Inc.

 

104,700

  

2,042,697

 
 

PG&E Corp.

 

17,000

  

904,230

 
 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

 

25,200

  

974,988

 
 

SCANA Corp.

 

17,100

  

1,034,379

 
 

TECO Energy, Inc.

 

59,900

  

1,596,335

 
 

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

 

37,700

  

1,934,387

 
  

14,045,040

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.3%

   
 

Cimarex Energy Co.

 

16,900

  

1,510,522

 
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

 

4,500

  

233,280

 
 

Newfield Exploration Co.*

 

34,000

  

1,107,040

 
 

Phillips 66

 

26,200

  

2,143,160

 
 

Tesoro Corp.

 

27,800

  

2,929,286

 
 

Valero Energy Corp.

 

87,200

  

6,165,912

 
  

14,089,200

 

Personal Products – 0.2%

   
 

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

 

12,800

  

1,127,168

 

Pharmaceuticals – 3.6%

   
 

Allergan PLC*

 

29,874

  

9,335,625

 
 

Eli Lilly & Co.

 

40,100

  

3,378,826

 
 

Zoetis, Inc.

 

206,400

  

9,890,688

 
  

22,605,139

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Professional Services – 0.9%

   
 

Equifax, Inc.

 

31,700

  

$3,530,429

 
 

Nielsen Holdings PLC

 

13,500

  

629,100

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Class A*

 

19,400

  

1,491,472

 
  

5,651,001

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.3%

   
 

Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A

 

12,200

  

488,366

 
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

7,900

  

1,454,627

 
 

Equinix, Inc.

 

3,903

  

1,180,267

 
 

Equity Residential

 

9,800

  

799,582

 
 

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

 

10,200

  

2,441,982

 
 

Kimco Realty Corp.

 

20,000

  

529,200

 
 

Public Storage

 

4,300

  

1,065,110

 
  

7,959,134

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.5%

   
 

Avago Technologies, Ltd.

 

57,900

  

8,404,185

 
 

Broadcom Corp. - Class A

 

97,000

  

5,608,540

 
 

NVIDIA Corp.

 

25,600

  

843,776

 
 

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

 

89,600

  

6,883,968

 
 

Xilinx, Inc.

 

4,600

  

216,062

 
  

21,956,531

 

Software – 3.3%

   
 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

 

97,000

  

3,754,870

 
 

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

 

20,800

  

1,953,952

 
 

CA, Inc.

 

52,500

  

1,499,400

 
 

Citrix Systems, Inc.*

 

3,000

  

226,950

 
 

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

 

117,700

  

8,088,344

 
 

Intuit, Inc.

 

24,800

  

2,393,200

 
 

Red Hat, Inc.*

 

33,000

  

2,732,730

 
  

20,649,446

 

Specialty Retail – 9.1%

   
 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

 

13,700

  

2,061,987

 
 

AutoZone, Inc.*

 

3,800

  

2,819,258

 
 

CarMax, Inc.*

 

8,800

  

474,936

 
 

GameStop Corp. - Class A#

 

42,400

  

1,188,896

 
 

Home Depot, Inc.

 

99,700

  

13,185,325

 
 

L Brands, Inc.

 

95,700

  

9,169,974

 
 

Lowe's Cos., Inc.

 

123,700

  

9,406,148

 
 

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

 

33,700

  

8,540,254

 
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

 

118,000

  

6,349,580

 
 

Tractor Supply Co.

 

36,900

  

3,154,950

 
  

56,351,308

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.1%

   
 

Apple, Inc.

 

3,200

  

336,832

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 3.0%

   
 

Hanesbrands, Inc.

 

184,200

  

5,421,006

 
 

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

 

54,600

  

3,412,500

 
 

PVH Corp.

 

1,700

  

125,205

 
 

Under Armour, Inc. - Class A#

 

77,000

  

6,206,970

 
 

VF Corp.

 

52,900

  

3,293,025

 
  

18,458,706

 

Tobacco – 2.0%

   
 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

85,600

  

4,982,776

 
 

Reynolds American, Inc.

 

157,756

  

7,280,439

 
  

12,263,215

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.1%

   
 

WW Grainger, Inc.#

 

2,500

  

506,475

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $563,253,949)

 

619,092,761

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Investment Companies – 2.6%

   

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending – 2.4%

   
 

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.3005%ºº,£

 

14,891,855

  

$14,891,855

 

Money Markets – 0.2%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£

 

1,062,000

  

1,062,000

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $15,953,855)

 

15,953,855

 

Total Investments (total cost $579,207,804) – 102.4%

 

635,046,616

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (2.4)%

 

(14,731,403)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$620,315,213

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$634,754,448

 

100.0

%

Switzerland

 

292,168

 

0.0

 
      

Total

 

$635,046,616

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

U.S. Shares

Securities of foreign companies trading on an American stock exchange.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC

606,750

44,068,775

(29,783,670)

14,891,855

$ 15,949(1)

$ 14,891,855

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

1,953,000

48,856,963

(49,747,963)

1,062,000

1,486

1,062,000

Total

    

$ 17,435

$ 15,953,855

(1)Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

$ 619,092,761

$ -

$ -

Investment Companies

-

15,953,855

-

Total Assets

$ 619,092,761

$ 15,953,855

$ -

 
  

Janus Investment Fund

13


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

579,207,804

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value(1)

 

$

619,092,761

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

15,953,855

 
 

Cash

  

29,246

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

12,566

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Dividends

  

854,741

 
  

Investments sold

  

754,611

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

475,329

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

95

 
 

Other assets

  

7,062

 

Total Assets

 

 

637,180,266

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

  

14,891,855

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

1,446,365

 
  

Advisory fees

  

292,787

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

103,316

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

31,681

 
  

Professional fees

  

18,673

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

12,566

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

5,563

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

3,742

 
  

Custodian fees

  

893

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

57,612

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

16,865,053

 

Net Assets

 

$

620,315,213

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

567,428,150

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

1,865,263

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

(4,819,566)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

55,841,366

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

620,315,213

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

23,682,324

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,356,758

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

17.46

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

18.53

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

17,984,902

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,045,467

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

17.20

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

288,572,144

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

16,514,416

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

17.47

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

121,289,750

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

6,936,954

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

17.48

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

53,705

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

3,075

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

17.47

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

35,801,851

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,060,540

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

17.37

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

132,930,537

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

7,608,104

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

17.47

 

 

(1) Includes $14,563,865 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.22 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

4,935,035

 
 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

15,949

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

1,486

 
 

Other income

 

70

 

Total Investment Income

 

4,952,540

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

1,906,478

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

33,072

 
  

Class C Shares

 

83,022

 
  

Class S Shares

 

48,974

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

180,135

 
  

Class S Shares

 

48,974

 
  

Class T Shares

 

181,922

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

8,158

 
  

Class C Shares

 

8,065

 
  

Class I Shares

 

37,727

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

997

 
  

Class C Shares

 

979

 
  

Class D Shares

 

38,532

 
  

Class I Shares

 

2,242

 
  

Class S Shares

 

226

 
  

Class T Shares

 

994

 
 

Registration fees

 

70,977

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

52,855

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

31,617

 
 

Professional fees

 

25,535

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

6,625

 
 

Custodian fees

 

3,942

 
 

Other expenses

 

21,767

 

Total Expenses

 

2,793,815

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(13,256)

 

Net Expenses

 

2,780,559

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2,171,981

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments

 

6,137,893

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

6,137,893

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(3,183,583)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(3,183,583)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

5,126,291

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015(1)

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

2,171,981

 

$

7,961,273

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

6,137,893

  

127,721,620

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(3,183,583)

  

(85,507,353)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

5,126,291

 

 

50,175,540

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(474)

  

(268,894)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(113,169)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(365,646)

  

(4,032,376)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(256,581)

  

(2,552,408)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(134)

  

(790)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(447,314)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(65,149)

  

(1,959,455)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(687,984)

 

 

(9,374,406)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(3,775,981)

  

(2,063,321)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(2,898,284)

  

(1,613,253)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(43,914,844)

  

(27,476,602)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(18,496,171)

  

(16,084,717)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(8,118)

  

(4,713)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(5,457,787)

  

(3,650,313)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(20,516,757)

  

(14,157,903)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(95,067,942)

 

 

(65,050,822)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(95,755,926)

 

 

(74,425,228)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(608,565)

  

6,117,104

 
  

Class C Shares

 

1,436,365

  

6,118,510

 
  

Class D Shares

 

28,718,475

  

26,603,764

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(15,417,937)

  

(15,686,801)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

8,252

  

55,503

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(4,903,861)

  

16,994,144

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(3,097,049)

  

13,832,869

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

6,135,680

 

 

54,035,093

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(84,493,955)

 

 

29,785,405

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

704,809,168

  

675,023,763

 

 

End of period

$

620,315,213

 

$

704,809,168

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

1,865,263

 

$

381,266

 
 

(1) Period from October 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for Class N Shares.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.47

 

 

$21.27

 

 

$17.66

 

 

$14.72

 

 

$14.31

 

 

$10.72

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.06(1)

  

0.21(1)

  

0.14(1)

  

0.18

  

0.15

  

0.10

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.05

  

1.27

  

4.34

  

2.96

  

0.39

  

3.58

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.11

 

 

1.48

 

 

4.48

 

 

3.14

 

 

0.54

 

 

3.68

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(2)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.09)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.12)

  

(2.02)

  

(0.76)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.12)

 

 

(2.28)

 

 

(0.87)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.46

  

$20.47

  

$21.27

  

$17.66

  

$14.72

  

$14.31

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.68%

 

 

7.03%

 

 

25.84%

 

 

21.48%

 

 

3.83%

 

 

34.44%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$23,682

  

$27,845

  

$22,550

  

$16,242

  

$13,486

  

$14,544

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$25,920

  

$24,335

  

$18,644

  

$13,430

  

$13,834

  

$13,331

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.96%

  

0.89%

  

0.97%

  

0.98%

  

0.99%

  

0.98%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.96%

  

0.89%

  

0.97%

  

0.98%

  

0.99%

  

0.98%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.55%

  

0.97%

  

0.70%

  

1.05%

  

1.03%

  

0.82%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

53%

  

130%

  

59%

  

67%

  

73%

  

93%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.29

 

 

$21.14

 

 

$17.59

 

 

$14.68

 

 

$14.26

 

 

$10.71

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.01)(1)

  

0.05(1)

  

(0.01)(1)

  

0.04

  

0.03

  

(2)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.04

  

1.26

  

4.32

  

2.96

  

0.39

  

3.56

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.03

 

 

1.31

 

 

4.31

 

 

3.00

 

 

0.42

 

 

3.56

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

(0.14)

  

  

(0.09)

  

  

(0.01)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.12)

  

(2.02)

  

(0.76)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.12)

 

 

(2.16)

 

 

(0.76)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.20

  

$20.29

  

$21.14

  

$17.59

  

$14.68

  

$14.26

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.28%

 

 

6.21%

 

 

24.87%

 

 

20.51%

 

 

2.95%

 

 

33.26%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$17,985

  

$19,376

  

$14,013

  

$9,154

  

$6,450

  

$6,755

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$19,085

  

$17,511

  

$11,106

  

$7,536

  

$6,402

  

$6,690

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.60%

  

1.66%

  

1.75%

  

1.77%

  

1.83%

  

1.80%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.60%

  

1.66%

  

1.75%

  

1.77%

  

1.83%

  

1.80%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.07)%

  

0.22%

  

(0.07)%

  

0.25%

  

0.20%

  

(0.01)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

53%

  

130%

  

59%

  

67%

  

73%

  

93%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.50

 

 

$21.29

 

 

$17.67

 

 

$14.74

 

 

$14.32

 

 

$10.74

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.07(1)

  

0.24(1)

  

0.17(1)

  

0.19

  

0.17

  

0.13

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.05

  

1.29

  

4.35

  

2.97

  

0.39

  

3.59

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.12

 

 

1.53

 

 

4.52

 

 

3.16

 

 

0.56

 

 

3.72

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.14)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.12)

  

(2.02)

  

(0.76)

  

  

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.15)

 

 

(2.32)

 

 

(0.90)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.47

  

$20.50

  

$21.29

  

$17.67

  

$14.74

  

$14.32

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.70%

 

 

7.23%

 

 

26.02%

 

 

21.62%

 

 

3.96%

 

 

34.74%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$288,572

  

$302,054

  

$286,019

  

$220,548

  

$174,853

  

$173,097

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$293,833

  

$303,548

  

$255,973

  

$192,611

  

$168,338

  

$156,479

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.81%

  

0.74%

  

0.80%

  

0.85%

  

0.84%

  

0.82%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.81%

  

0.74%

  

0.80%

  

0.85%

  

0.84%

  

0.82%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.72%

  

1.14%

  

0.87%

  

1.17%

  

1.20%

  

0.96%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

53%

  

130%

  

59%

  

67%

  

73%

  

93%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.52

 

 

$21.31

 

 

$17.68

 

 

$14.75

 

 

$14.33

 

 

$10.75

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(1)

  

0.27(1)

  

0.20(1)

  

0.19

  

0.20

  

0.16

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.04

  

1.28

  

4.35

  

2.99

  

0.37

  

3.57

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.12

 

 

1.55

 

 

4.55

 

 

3.18

 

 

0.57

 

 

3.73

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.04)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.16)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.15)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.12)

  

(2.02)

  

(0.76)

  

  

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.16)

 

 

(2.34)

 

 

(0.92)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.48

  

$20.52

  

$21.31

  

$17.68

  

$14.75

  

$14.33

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.74%

 

 

7.35%

 

 

26.22%

 

 

21.75%

 

 

4.06%

 

 

34.84%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$121,290

  

$153,922

  

$174,615

  

$71,592

  

$50,196

  

$55,567

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$131,971

  

$178,491

  

$147,897

  

$56,472

  

$52,297

  

$53,512

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.70%

  

0.61%

  

0.68%

  

0.75%

  

0.72%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.70%

  

0.61%

  

0.68%

  

0.75%

  

0.72%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.79%

  

1.26%

  

1.00%

  

1.27%

  

1.31%

  

1.07%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

53%

  

130%

  

59%

  

67%

  

73%

  

93%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class N Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.50

 

 

$21.73

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.09

  

0.20

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.05

  

0.93

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.14

 

 

1.13

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.05)

  

(0.34)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.12)

  

(2.02)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.17)

 

 

(2.36)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.47

  

$20.50

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.84%

 

 

5.26%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$54

  

$53

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$53

  

$53

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.64%

  

0.59%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.64%

  

0.59%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.90%

  

1.45%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

53%

  

130%

 
          
                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.41

 

 

$21.23

 

 

$17.66

 

 

$14.73

 

 

$14.29

 

 

$10.73

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.03(2)

  

0.17(2)

  

0.11(2)

  

0.16

  

0.12

  

0.08

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.05

  

1.28

  

4.34

  

2.94

  

0.40

  

3.57

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.08

 

 

1.45

 

 

4.45

 

 

3.10

 

 

0.52

 

 

3.65

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

(0.25)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.09)

  

(0.09)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.12)

  

(2.02)

  

(0.76)

  

  

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

0.01

  

(3)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.12)

 

 

(2.27)

 

 

(0.88)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.37

  

$20.41

  

$21.23

  

$17.66

  

$14.73

  

$14.29

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.53%

 

 

6.86%

 

 

25.61%

 

 

21.20%

 

 

3.75%

 

 

34.11%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$35,802

  

$45,678

  

$30,533

  

$5,996

  

$4,645

  

$4,836

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$38,374

  

$38,156

  

$24,601

  

$4,857

  

$4,525

  

$4,423

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.14%

  

1.07%

  

1.14%

  

1.17%

  

1.16%

  

1.18%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.14%

  

1.07%

  

1.14%

  

1.17%

  

1.16%

  

1.18%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.34%

  

0.81%

  

0.54%

  

0.86%

  

0.88%

  

0.61%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

53%

  

130%

  

59%

  

67%

  

73%

  

93%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from October 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$20.49

 

 

$21.29

 

 

$17.67

 

 

$14.74

 

 

$14.31

 

 

$10.74

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.06(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.16(1)

  

0.18

  

0.15

  

0.12

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.05

  

1.28

  

4.34

  

2.97

  

0.40

  

3.58

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.11

 

 

1.50

 

 

4.50

 

 

3.15

 

 

0.55

 

 

3.70

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.12)

  

(2.02)

  

(0.76)

  

  

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.13)

 

 

(2.30)

 

 

(0.88)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.47

  

$20.49

  

$21.29

  

$17.67

  

$14.74

  

$14.31

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.67%

 

 

7.10%

 

 

25.94%

 

 

21.58%

 

 

3.93%

 

 

34.53%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$132,931

  

$155,881

  

$147,294

  

$109,408

  

$83,640

  

$74,483

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$142,551

  

$157,958

  

$129,992

  

$92,764

  

$75,220

  

$66,619

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.89%

  

0.82%

  

0.89%

  

0.92%

  

0.91%

  

0.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.88%

  

0.82%

  

0.89%

  

0.92%

  

0.91%

  

0.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.64%

  

1.05%

  

0.79%

  

1.11%

  

1.14%

  

0.87%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

53%

  

130%

  

59%

  

67%

  

73%

  

93%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

INTECH U.S. Core Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of

  

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of

  

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

  

Janus Investment Fund

25


INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized

Assets

Offsetting Asset
or Liability(a)

Collateral
Pledged(b)

Net

Amount

Deutsche Bank AG

$ 14,563,865

$ -

$ (14,563,865)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

Real Estate Investing

To the extent that real estate-related securities may be included in the Fund’s named benchmark index, INTECH’s mathematical investment process may select equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

  

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties. Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. The Fund may lend portfolio securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. An investment in Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of December 31, 2015, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $14,563,865. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of December 31, 2015 is $14,891,855, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $327,990.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s "base" fee rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.50%.

The investment advisory fee rate is determined by calculating a base fee and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base fee depending on how well the Fund has performed relative to its benchmark index. The Fund's benchmark index used in the calculation is the S&P 500® Index.

The calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:

Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (“Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (“Performance Adjustment”)

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the applicable performance measurement period, which is generally the previous 36 months.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the period ended December 31, 2015, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.57%.

INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. As subadviser, INTECH provides day-to-day management of the investment operations of the Fund subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns approximately 97% of INTECH.

Janus Capital pays INTECH a subadvisory fee rate equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (calculated after any applicable performance fee adjustment net of any fee waivers and expense reimbursements). The subadvisory fee paid by Janus Capital to INTECH adjusts up or down based on the Fund's performance relative to its benchmark index over the performance measurement period.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees, the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.89%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. The previous expense limit until November 1, 2015 was 0.80%. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement

  

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of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $1,059.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $146.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class N Shares

100

 

-*

  

Class S Shares

-

 

-

  

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

*Less than 0.50%

     

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 579,284,950

$71,322,079

$(15,560,413)

$ 55,761,666

    

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Losses incurred during those years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may more likely expire unused. Also, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

    

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
    
 

June 30,2016

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$ (3,397,272)

$ (3,397,272)

 
  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015(1)

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

88,183

$ 1,801,060

 

580,534

$ 12,215,194

Reinvested dividends and distributions

214,272

3,711,183

 

111,734

2,280,488

Shares repurchased

(305,877)

(6,120,808)

 

(392,337)

(8,378,578)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(3,422)

$ (608,565)

 

299,931

$ 6,117,104

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

67,313

$ 1,200,727

 

323,442

$ 6,808,087

Reinvested dividends and distributions

115,828

1,978,350

 

57,232

1,162,392

Shares repurchased

(92,668)

(1,742,712)

 

(88,552)

(1,851,969)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

90,473

$ 1,436,365

 

292,122

$ 6,118,510

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

298,752

$ 5,994,011

 

1,630,988

$ 34,579,972

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,521,722

43,726,659

 

1,525,162

31,143,810

Shares repurchased

(1,040,920)

(21,002,195)

 

(1,853,204)

(39,120,018)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,779,554

$ 28,718,475

 

1,302,946

$ 26,603,764

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

298,475

$ 6,002,774

 

1,830,094

$ 38,630,534

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,059,725

18,386,233

 

899,849

18,374,908

Shares repurchased

(1,923,905)

(39,806,944)

 

(3,422,580)

(72,692,243)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(565,705)

$(15,417,937)

 

(692,637)

$(15,686,801)

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

2,328

$ 50,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

477

8,252

 

270

5,503

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

477

$ 8,252

 

2,598

$ 55,503

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

188,462

$ 3,815,497

 

1,225,346

$ 26,010,871

Reinvested dividends and distributions

316,231

5,451,819

 

201,131

4,097,031

Shares repurchased

(682,176)

(14,171,177)

 

(626,473)

(13,113,758)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(177,483)

$ (4,903,861)

 

800,004

$ 16,994,144

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

333,504

$ 6,744,483

 

2,012,807

$ 42,244,897

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,146,171

19,874,602

 

762,245

15,565,048

Shares repurchased

(1,479,680)

(29,716,134)

 

(2,086,554)

(43,977,076)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(5)

$ (3,097,049)

 

688,498

$ 13,832,869

(1)

Period from October 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for Class N Shares.

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$342,545,854

$ 427,885,499

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH U.S. Core Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

17

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

18

Statement of Operations

20

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

21

Financial Highlights

22

Notes to Financial Statements

26

Additional Information

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FUND SNAPSHOT

This large-cap core equity fund strictly adheres to a highly-evolved process that targets the most optimal portfolio with the potential for the highest return per unit of risk, or risk-adjusted return, and adjusts based on actual volatility in the market at any point in time. The Fund’s unemotional approach seeks to provide downside mitigation along with growth participation when markets are on the rise.

    

Managed by

INTECH Investment

Management LLC

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund returned 0.98% for its Class I Shares. This compares to the -0.78% return posted by the Russell 1000 Index, the Fund’s benchmark.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

INTECH’s mathematical investment process is designed to determine potentially more efficient equity weightings of the securities in the benchmark index, utilizing a specific mathematical optimization and disciplined rebalancing routine. Rather than trying to predict the future direction of stock prices, the process seeks to use the volatility and correlation characteristics of stocks to construct portfolios.

The investment process begins with the stocks in the Russell 1000 Index. INTECH’s investment process aims to capture stocks’ natural volatility through a rebalancing mechanism based on estimates of relative volatility and correlation in order to outperform the benchmark index over the long term. Within specific risk constraints, the investment process will tend to favor stocks with higher relative volatility and lower correlation as they offer more potential to capture volatility through periodic rebalancing. Once the target proportions are determined and the portfolio is constructed, it is then rebalanced to those target proportions and re-optimized on a periodic basis. The INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund focuses on seeking an excess return above the benchmark, while also reducing or managing the Fund’s standard deviation depending on the market conditions, a strategy designed to manage the absolute risk of the portfolio.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

The U.S. equity market as measured by the Russell 1000 Index posted a return of -0.78% for the six-month period ending December 31, 2015. INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund outperformed the Russell 1000 Index over the period and generated a return of 0.98%.

An overall decrease in market diversity over the period reflected a change in the distribution of capital, in which larger cap stocks outperformed smaller cap stocks on average within the Russell 1000 Index. While the INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, which tends to overweight smaller cap stocks as they provide more relative volatility capture potential, was negatively impacted by the overall decrease in market diversity, the Fund outperformed during the period, benefiting from defensive positioning and security selection.

The Fund’s defensive positioning acted as tailwind to relative performance as volatility picked up in the U.S. equity markets. On average, the Fund was overweight lower beta stocks, or stocks with lower sensitivity to market movements, which tend to be less volatile. During the period, lower beta stocks strongly outperformed higher beta stocks and the overall market, on average. Consequently, the Fund’s overweight to lower beta stocks and underweight to higher beta stocks contributed to the Fund’s relative return for the period.

The Fund’s overall active sector positioning contributed to relative performance during the period. Effectively, an average underweight allocation to the energy sector, which was the weakest performing sector during the period, as well as an average overweight to the consumer staples sector, contributed to the Fund’s relative performance during the period. Favorable security selection, especially within the financials and consumer staples sectors, also contributed during the period.

OUTLOOK

Because INTECH does not conduct traditional economic or fundamental analysis, INTECH has no view on individual stocks, sectors, economic, or market conditions.

Going forward, we will continue building portfolios in a disciplined and deliberate manner, with risk management remaining the hallmark of our investment process. As INTECH’s ongoing research efforts yield modest

  

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improvements, we will continue implementing changes that we believe are likely to improve the long-term results for our fund shareholders.

Thank you for your investment in INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

General Mills, Inc.

 

Food Products

3.0%

Reynolds American, Inc.

 

Tobacco

2.6%

Altria Group, Inc.

 

Tobacco

2.5%

Facebook, Inc. - Class A

 

Internet Software & Services

1.5%

Anthem, Inc.

 

Health Care Providers & Services

1.4%

 

11.0%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

98.0%

Investment Companies

 

3.3%

Other

 

(1.3)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

* Less than 0.05%

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

0.77%

2.98%

12.34%

6.50%

6.49%

 

1.03%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-5.01%

-2.96%

11.03%

5.87%

5.87%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

0.61%

2.54%

11.57%

5.74%

5.74%

 

1.73%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-0.39%

1.65%

11.57%

5.74%

5.74%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

0.90%

3.24%

12.50%

6.59%

6.59%

 

1.21%

Class I Shares

 

0.98%

3.42%

12.68%

6.78%

6.78%

 

0.71%

Class N Shares

 

1.02%

3.46%

12.68%

6.78%

6.78%

 

0.72%

Class S Shares

 

0.71%

2.94%

12.29%

6.34%

6.34%

 

1.20%

Class T Shares

 

0.79%

3.13%

12.42%

6.43%

6.42%

 

0.95%

Russell 1000® Index

 

-0.78%

0.92%

12.44%

7.40%

7.40%

 

 

Russell 1000® Value Index

 

-3.23%

-3.83%

11.27%

6.16%

6.15%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

1st

1st

2nd

2nd

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Large Blend Funds

 

-

98/1,652

149/1,422

473/1,230

475/1,234

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through 11/1/16.

INTECH's focus on managed volatility may keep the Fund from achieving excess returns over its index. The strategy may underperform during certain periods of up markets, and may not achieve the desired level of protection in down markets.

  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with non-diversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-

  

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Performance

yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009, after the reorganization of each class of the predecessor fund into corresponding shares of the Fund. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of each corresponding class of the predecessor fund prior to the reorganization, calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class of the predecessor fund respectively, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class T Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of the predecessor fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on October 28, 2014. Performance shown for periods prior to October 28, 2014, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on December 22, 2014. Performance shown for periods prior to December 22, 2014, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class D Shares, without the effect of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Tracking Error is a divergence between the price behavior of a position or portfolio and the price behavior of a benchmark. Standard deviation measures historical volatility. Higher standard deviation implies greater volatility.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

The weighting of securities within the Fund's portfolio may differ significantly from the weightings within the index. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective December 17, 2014, the Fund changed its benchmark from the Russell 1000® Value Index to the Russell 1000® Index. The transition to the Russell 1000® Index is intended to reflect broader exposure to large cap U.S. equities than the value-focused index.

* The predecessor Fund’s inception date – December 30, 2005

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$1,007.70

$5.10

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.06

$5.13

1.01%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$1,006.10

$7.66

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.50

$7.71

1.52%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,009.00

$4.65

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.51

$4.67

0.92%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$1,009.80

$3.59

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.57

$3.61

0.71%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$1,010.20

$3.44

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.72

$3.46

0.68%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$1,007.10

$5.55

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.61

$5.58

1.10%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,007.90

$4.64

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.51

$4.67

0.92%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 98.0%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 2.0%

   
 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

15,600

  

$495,612

 
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

10,200

  

2,214,930

 
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

200

  

37,762

 
 

Orbital ATK, Inc.

 

12,000

  

1,072,080

 
 

Raytheon Co.

 

900

  

112,077

 
 

TransDigm Group, Inc.*

 

8,700

  

1,987,515

 
  

5,919,976

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.1%

   
 

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

 

1,100

  

68,222

 
 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

 

4,800

  

216,480

 
 

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

 

700

  

67,361

 
  

352,063

 

Airlines – 1.6%

   
 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

 

4,500

  

362,295

 
 

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

 

4,900

  

248,381

 
 

JetBlue Airways Corp.*

 

9,500

  

215,175

 
 

Southwest Airlines Co.

 

87,200

  

3,754,832

 
  

4,580,683

 

Auto Components – 0.1%

   
 

Lear Corp.

 

1,000

  

122,830

 
 

Visteon Corp.

 

1,000

  

114,500

 
  

237,330

 

Automobiles – 0.1%

   
 

Tesla Motors, Inc.*,#

 

700

  

168,007

 

Beverages – 2.2%

   
 

Brown-Forman Corp. - Class A#

 

6,900

  

759,759

 
 

Brown-Forman Corp. - Class B

 

2,400

  

238,272

 
 

Coca-Cola Co.

 

1,500

  

64,440

 
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

 

1,200

  

59,088

 
 

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A

 

11,600

  

1,652,304

 
 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

 

23,400

  

2,180,880

 
 

Monster Beverage Corp.*

 

4,700

  

700,112

 
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

 

7,400

  

739,408

 
  

6,394,263

 

Biotechnology – 1.4%

   
 

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

 

1,400

  

146,664

 
 

Bluebird Bio, Inc.*

 

9,400

  

603,668

 
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

 

4,200

  

424,998

 
 

Incyte Corp.*

 

3,600

  

390,420

 
 

OPKO Health, Inc.*,#

 

35,100

  

352,755

 
 

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

3,700

  

2,008,619

 
  

3,927,124

 

Building Products – 0.4%

   
 

Allegion PLC

 

1,500

  

98,880

 
 

AO Smith Corp.

 

400

  

30,644

 
 

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

 

1,700

  

94,350

 
 

Lennox International, Inc.

 

5,600

  

699,440

 
 

Owens Corning

 

2,100

  

98,763

 
 

USG Corp.*

 

5,400

  

131,166

 
  

1,153,243

 

Capital Markets – 0.4%

   
 

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

 

17,600

  

767,360

 
 

SEI Investments Co.

 

7,800

  

408,720

 
  

1,176,080

 

Chemicals – 0%

   
 

Sherwin-Williams Co.

 

300

  

77,880

 

Commercial Banks – 2.2%

   
 

Associated Banc-Corp

 

19,000

  

356,250

 
 

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

 

10,400

  

654,160

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Commercial Banks – (continued)

   
 

BankUnited, Inc.

 

27,600

  

$995,256

 
 

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

 

10,920

  

464,537

 
 

First Horizon National Corp.

 

11,300

  

164,076

 
 

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

 

97,100

  

1,053,535

 
 

First Republic Bank

 

16,700

  

1,103,202

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

2,100

  

138,663

 
 

People's United Financial, Inc.

 

37,100

  

599,165

 
 

Signature Bank*

 

1,900

  

291,403

 
 

Synovus Financial Corp.

 

10,000

  

323,800

 
 

Zions Bancorporation

 

12,900

  

352,170

 
  

6,496,217

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.0%

   
 

Cintas Corp.

 

1,800

  

163,890

 
 

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

 

1,500

  

55,545

 
 

Republic Services, Inc.

 

33,900

  

1,491,261

 
 

Rollins, Inc.

 

11,700

  

303,030

 
 

Stericycle, Inc.*

 

2,800

  

337,680

 
 

Waste Connections, Inc.

 

7,000

  

394,240

 
 

Waste Management, Inc.

 

4,700

  

250,839

 
  

2,996,485

 

Communications Equipment – 1.3%

   
 

Arista Networks, Inc.*,#

 

8,800

  

684,992

 
 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

 

3,300

  

91,080

 
 

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

 

4,400

  

301,180

 
 

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*

 

15,900

  

2,800,626

 
  

3,877,878

 

Construction Materials – 0.3%

   
 

Vulcan Materials Co.

 

9,300

  

883,221

 

Consumer Finance – 0.2%

   
 

Capital One Financial Corp.

 

2,400

  

173,232

 
 

SLM Corp.*

 

16,400

  

106,928

 
 

Synchrony Financial*

 

7,100

  

215,911

 
  

496,071

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.2%

   
 

AptarGroup, Inc.

 

1,200

  

87,180

 
 

Avery Dennison Corp.

 

3,500

  

219,310

 
 

Bemis Co., Inc.

 

1,900

  

84,911

 
 

Sealed Air Corp.

 

5,300

  

236,380

 
 

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

 

1,000

  

53,720

 
  

681,501

 

Distributors – 0.1%

   
 

LKQ Corp.*

 

8,400

  

248,892

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0.5%

   
 

H&R Block, Inc.

 

2,000

  

66,620

 
 

Service Corp. International

 

36,100

  

939,322

 
 

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.*

 

9,500

  

372,780

 
  

1,378,722

 

Diversified Financial Services – 2.0%

   
 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B*

 

1,300

  

171,652

 
 

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

 

23,600

  

1,531,640

 
 

CME Group, Inc.

 

16,800

  

1,522,080

 
 

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

 

8,100

  

1,316,817

 
 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

 

1,700

  

435,642

 
 

MSCI, Inc.

 

3,500

  

252,455

 
 

Nasdaq, Inc.

 

7,700

  

447,909

 
  

5,678,195

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.3%

   
 

AT&T, Inc.

 

22,376

  

769,958

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Electric Utilities – 3.4%

   
 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

4,800

  

$279,696

 
 

Duke Energy Corp.

 

9,100

  

649,649

 
 

Edison International

 

12,000

  

710,520

 
 

Entergy Corp.

 

26,000

  

1,777,360

 
 

Eversource Energy

 

11,000

  

561,770

 
 

Exelon Corp.

 

34,000

  

944,180

 
 

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

 

8,000

  

218,480

 
 

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

 

23,100

  

668,745

 
 

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

 

58,300

  

1,516,383

 
 

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

 

3,100

  

199,888

 
 

PPL Corp.

 

7,400

  

252,562

 
 

Southern Co.

 

31,300

  

1,464,527

 
 

Westar Energy, Inc.

 

7,100

  

301,111

 
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

 

11,100

  

398,601

 
  

9,943,472

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.1%

   
 

Acuity Brands, Inc.

 

1,600

  

374,080

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.2%

   
 

CDW Corp.

 

11,900

  

500,276

 
 

Ingram Micro, Inc. - Class A

 

5,300

  

161,014

 
  

661,290

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0%

   
 

Rowan Cos. PLC - Class A

 

3,500

  

59,325

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 2.3%

   
 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

 

8,500

  

1,372,750

 
 

CVS Health Corp.

 

19,100

  

1,867,407

 
 

Kroger Co.

 

65,000

  

2,718,950

 
 

Sysco Corp.

 

9,900

  

405,900

 
 

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

 

2,700

  

229,919

 
  

6,594,926

 

Food Products – 5.2%

   
 

Campbell Soup Co.

 

10,900

  

572,795

 
 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

 

64,000

  

2,698,240

 
 

Flowers Foods, Inc.

 

10,100

  

217,049

 
 

General Mills, Inc.

 

151,800

  

8,752,138

 
 

Hershey Co.

 

1,900

  

169,613

 
 

Hormel Foods Corp.

 

3,300

  

260,964

 
 

JM Smucker Co.

 

800

  

98,672

 
 

Kellogg Co.

 

6,100

  

440,847

 
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

 

4,900

  

419,244

 
 

Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A

 

11,200

  

502,208

 
 

Pinnacle Foods, Inc.

 

13,400

  

568,964

 
 

Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A

 

7,600

  

405,308

 
 

WhiteWave Foods Co.*

 

1,100

  

42,801

 
  

15,148,843

 

Gas Utilities – 0.3%

   
 

AGL Resources, Inc.

 

1,100

  

70,191

 
 

Atmos Energy Corp.

 

5,400

  

340,416

 
 

UGI Corp.

 

10,350

  

349,416

 
  

760,023

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 2.6%

   
 

Alere, Inc.*

 

23,900

  

934,251

 
 

Becton Dickinson and Co.

 

600

  

92,454

 
 

CR Bard, Inc.

 

800

  

151,552

 
 

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

 

1,100

  

66,935

 
 

DexCom, Inc.*

 

9,500

  

778,050

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

 

28,200

  

2,227,236

 
 

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

 

7,000

  

336,420

 
 

Hologic, Inc.*

 

19,300

  

746,717

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – (continued)

   
 

ResMed, Inc.

 

1,400

  

$75,166

 
 

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.*

 

10,900

  

1,194,313

 
 

Teleflex, Inc.

 

6,400

  

841,280

 
  

7,444,374

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 7.2%

   
 

Aetna, Inc.

 

10,890

  

1,177,427

 
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

 

37,400

  

3,878,754

 
 

Anthem, Inc.

 

29,200

  

4,071,648

 
 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

 

6,100

  

544,547

 
 

Centene Corp.*

 

9,100

  

598,871

 
 

Cigna Corp.

 

15,200

  

2,224,216

 
 

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.*

 

1,600

  

111,536

 
 

HCA Holdings, Inc.*

 

34,000

  

2,299,420

 
 

Health Net, Inc.*

 

13,700

  

937,902

 
 

Henry Schein, Inc.*

 

400

  

63,276

 
 

Humana, Inc.

 

11,900

  

2,124,269

 
 

MEDNAX, Inc.*

 

9,500

  

680,770

 
 

Patterson Cos., Inc.

 

4,500

  

203,445

 
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

 

11,700

  

1,376,388

 
 

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

 

4,400

  

525,756

 
  

20,818,225

 

Health Care Technology – 0.2%

   
 

IMS Health Holdings, Inc.*

 

19,800

  

504,306

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.8%

   
 

Brinker International, Inc.

 

2,700

  

129,465

 
 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*

 

1,100

  

527,835

 
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

 

21,900

  

1,393,716

 
 

Domino's Pizza, Inc.

 

2,600

  

289,250

 
 

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.

 

38,200

  

1,626,938

 
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

 

400

  

26,816

 
 

McDonald's Corp.

 

3,800

  

448,932

 
 

Panera Bread Co. - Class A*

 

8,400

  

1,636,152

 
 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

5,100

  

516,171

 
 

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.

 

9,100

  

499,954

 
 

Starbucks Corp.

 

14,800

  

888,444

 
  

7,983,673

 

Household Durables – 1.4%

   
 

DR Horton, Inc.

 

16,600

  

531,698

 
 

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

 

24,900

  

1,046,298

 
 

Mohawk Industries, Inc.*

 

500

  

94,695

 
 

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

 

14,900

  

656,792

 
 

NVR, Inc.*

 

800

  

1,314,400

 
 

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.*

 

4,900

  

345,254

 
  

3,989,137

 

Household Products – 1.8%

   
 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

 

11,300

  

959,144

 
 

Clorox Co.

 

10,100

  

1,280,983

 
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

22,200

  

2,826,060

 
 

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

1,400

  

111,174

 
 

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

 

1,300

  

132,340

 
  

5,309,701

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.1%

   
 

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

 

2,100

  

186,249

 
 

General Electric Co.

 

4,300

  

133,945

 
  

320,194

 

Information Technology Services – 2.2%

   
 

Amdocs, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

15,400

  

840,378

 
 

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

 

2,400

  

128,952

 
 

DST Systems, Inc.

 

11,200

  

1,277,472

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Information Technology Services – (continued)

   
 

Fiserv, Inc.*

 

5,100

  

$466,446

 
 

Genpact, Ltd.*

 

6,900

  

172,362

 
 

Global Payments, Inc.

 

4,400

  

283,844

 
 

International Business Machines Corp.

 

3,100

  

426,622

 
 

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

4,300

  

335,658

 
 

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

 

1,800

  

101,268

 
 

Paychex, Inc.

 

3,700

  

195,693

 
 

Sabre Corp.

 

31,700

  

886,649

 
 

Total System Services, Inc.

 

6,600

  

328,680

 
 

Vantiv, Inc. - Class A*

 

17,300

  

820,366

 
 

Visa, Inc. - Class A

 

800

  

62,040

 
  

6,326,430

 

Insurance – 8.1%

   
 

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AG

 

37,300

  

1,387,187

 
 

Allstate Corp.

 

3,100

  

192,479

 
 

American Financial Group, Inc.

 

5,400

  

389,232

 
 

American International Group, Inc.

 

4,400

  

272,668

 
 

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

 

13,200

  

812,856

 
 

Arch Capital Group, Ltd.*

 

24,800

  

1,729,800

 
 

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

 

7,300

  

352,590

 
 

Assurant, Inc.

 

13,600

  

1,095,344

 
 

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.

 

9,500

  

534,090

 
 

Brown & Brown, Inc.

 

10,500

  

337,050

 
 

Chubb Corp.

 

1,500

  

198,960

 
 

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

 

4,400

  

260,348

 
 

Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd.

 

17,000

  

1,087,830

 
 

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

 

12,400

  

2,270,316

 
 

FNF Group

 

26,600

  

922,222

 
 

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

 

3,800

  

309,092

 
 

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

5,300

  

230,338

 
 

Markel Corp.*

 

2,000

  

1,766,700

 
 

Old Republic International Corp.

 

19,400

  

361,422

 
 

PartnerRe, Ltd.

 

12,900

  

1,802,646

 
 

ProAssurance Corp.

 

26,100

  

1,266,633

 
 

Progressive Corp.

 

18,000

  

572,400

 
 

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

 

700

  

59,885

 
 

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd.

 

9,800

  

1,109,262

 
 

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

 

3,900

  

444,132

 
 

Torchmark Corp.

 

7,500

  

428,700

 
 

Travelers Cos., Inc.

 

1,300

  

146,718

 
 

Validus Holdings, Ltd.

 

25,900

  

1,198,911

 
 

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

 

1,000

  

726,810

 
 

WR Berkley Corp.

 

17,000

  

930,750

 
 

XL Group PLC

 

7,700

  

301,686

 
  

23,499,057

 

Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.4%

   
 

Amazon.com, Inc.*

 

1,200

  

811,068

 
 

Netflix, Inc.*

 

1,900

  

217,322

 
  

1,028,390

 

Internet Software & Services – 1.9%

   
 

eBay, Inc.*

 

4,300

  

118,164

 
 

Facebook, Inc. - Class A*

 

40,400

  

4,228,264

 
 

IAC/InterActiveCorp

 

3,000

  

180,150

 
 

LinkedIn Corp. - Class A*

 

700

  

157,556

 
 

Pandora Media, Inc.*

 

20,700

  

277,587

 
 

VeriSign, Inc.*,#

 

7,700

  

672,672

 
  

5,634,393

 

Leisure Products – 0.8%

   
 

Hasbro, Inc.

 

17,100

  

1,151,856

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Leisure Products – (continued)

   
 

Vista Outdoor, Inc.*

 

23,500

  

$1,045,985

 
  

2,197,841

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.6%

   
 

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Class A*

 

6,300

  

873,558

 
 

Quintiles Transnational Holdings, Inc.*

 

12,300

  

844,518

 
 

Waters Corp.*

 

700

  

94,206

 
  

1,812,282

 

Machinery – 0.5%

   
 

AGCO Corp.

 

3,900

  

177,021

 
 

Deere & Co.

 

1,700

  

129,659

 
 

Snap-on, Inc.

 

2,300

  

394,289

 
 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

 

2,500

  

266,825

 
 

Toro Co.

 

6,000

  

438,420

 
  

1,406,214

 

Media – 1.1%

   
 

Cablevision Systems Corp. - Class A

 

3,200

  

102,080

 
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

 

1,100

  

62,073

 
 

Liberty Media Corp. - Class A*

 

2,500

  

98,125

 
 

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (U.S. Shares)#

 

16,000

  

518,240

 
 

Madison Square Garden Co.*

 

366

  

59,219

 
 

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.*

 

22,600

  

91,982

 
 

Starz - Class A*

 

42,800

  

1,433,800

 
 

Thomson Reuters Corp.

 

1,300

  

49,205

 
 

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

 

2,300

  

426,857

 
 

Walt Disney Co.

 

3,200

  

336,256

 
  

3,177,837

 

Metals & Mining – 0.1%

   
 

Newmont Mining Corp.

 

11,700

  

210,483

 

Multiline Retail – 1.4%

   
 

Dollar General Corp.

 

11,600

  

833,692

 
 

Dollar Tree, Inc.*

 

17,420

  

1,345,172

 
 

JC Penney Co., Inc.*,#

 

16,400

  

109,224

 
 

Nordstrom, Inc.

 

4,000

  

199,240

 
 

Target Corp.

 

20,000

  

1,452,200

 
  

3,939,528

 

Multi-Utilities – 2.0%

   
 

Ameren Corp.

 

5,900

  

255,057

 
 

CMS Energy Corp.

 

8,800

  

317,504

 
 

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

 

26,300

  

1,690,301

 
 

Dominion Resources, Inc.

 

3,800

  

257,032

 
 

DTE Energy Co.

 

3,400

  

272,646

 
 

NiSource, Inc.

 

11,800

  

230,218

 
 

PG&E Corp.

 

19,400

  

1,031,886

 
 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

 

2,600

  

100,594

 
 

SCANA Corp.

 

2,700

  

163,323

 
 

Sempra Energy

 

4,900

  

460,649

 
 

TECO Energy, Inc.

 

10,700

  

285,155

 
 

Vectren Corp.

 

2,600

  

110,292

 
 

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

 

12,676

  

650,406

 
  

5,825,063

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.6%

   
 

HollyFrontier Corp.

 

14,000

  

558,460

 
 

Phillips 66

 

700

  

57,260

 
 

Tesoro Corp.

 

11,900

  

1,253,903

 
  

1,869,623

 

Personal Products – 0.3%

   
 

Coty, Inc. - Class A#

 

25,600

  

656,128

 
 

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

 

3,000

  

264,180

 
  

920,308

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Pharmaceuticals – 1.5%

   
 

Allergan PLC*

 

5,722

  

$1,788,125

 
 

Eli Lilly & Co.

 

12,900

  

1,086,954

 
 

Mallinckrodt PLC*

 

9,243

  

689,805

 
 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

6,800

  

219,504

 
 

Zoetis, Inc.

 

14,000

  

670,880

 
  

4,455,268

 

Professional Services – 0.2%

   
 

Equifax, Inc.

 

2,300

  

256,151

 
 

Towers Watson & Co. - Class A

 

2,200

  

282,612

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Class A*

 

1,000

  

76,880

 
  

615,643

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 12.4%

   
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

 

14,700

  

1,328,292

 
 

American Capital Agency Corp.

 

15,900

  

275,706

 
 

American Homes 4 Rent - Class A

 

4,700

  

78,302

 
 

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

 

182,000

  

1,707,160

 
 

Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A

 

52,000

  

2,081,560

 
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

14,300

  

2,633,059

 
 

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

 

3,500

  

90,370

 
 

Camden Property Trust

 

8,500

  

652,460

 
 

Care Capital Properties, Inc.

 

1,425

  

43,562

 
 

Chimera Investment Corp.

 

7,300

  

99,572

 
 

Crown Castle International Corp.

 

400

  

34,580

 
 

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

 

48,300

  

3,652,446

 
 

Equinix, Inc.

 

1,413

  

427,291

 
 

Equity Commonwealth*

 

11,200

  

310,576

 
 

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

 

31,500

  

2,100,105

 
 

Equity Residential

 

32,500

  

2,651,675

 
 

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

 

8,200

  

1,963,162

 
 

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

 

23,900

  

2,108,219

 
 

Federal Realty Investment Trust

 

4,800

  

701,280

 
 

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

 

7,300

  

176,368

 
 

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.

 

9,200

  

255,760

 
 

HCP, Inc.

 

2,500

  

95,600

 
 

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. - Class A

 

3,800

  

102,486

 
 

Kimco Realty Corp.

 

4,000

  

105,840

 
 

Lamar Advertising Co. - Class A

 

2,300

  

137,954

 
 

Macerich Co.

 

10,600

  

855,314

 
 

MFA Financial, Inc.

 

59,800

  

394,680

 
 

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

 

4,600

  

417,726

 
 

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

 

9,800

  

342,804

 
 

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. - Class A

 

21,000

  

396,480

 
 

Post Properties, Inc.

 

21,700

  

1,283,772

 
 

Public Storage

 

5,300

  

1,312,810

 
 

Realty Income Corp.

 

9,700

  

500,811

 
 

Regency Centers Corp.

 

1,300

  

88,556

 
 

Retail Properties of America, Inc. - Class A

 

37,500

  

553,875

 
 

Simon Property Group, Inc.

 

900

  

174,996

 
 

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

3,100

  

63,736

 
 

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

 

5,300

  

173,310

 
 

Taubman Centers, Inc.

 

2,800

  

214,816

 
 

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

 

144,800

  

1,172,880

 
 

UDR, Inc.

 

32,700

  

1,228,539

 
 

Ventas, Inc.

 

5,700

  

321,651

 
 

Welltower, Inc.

 

36,900

  

2,510,307

 
  

35,820,448

 

Road & Rail – 0.4%

   
 

AMERCO

 

2,800

  

1,090,600

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Road & Rail – (continued)

   
 

Landstar System, Inc.

 

2,300

  

$134,895

 
  

1,225,495

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.4%

   
 

Intel Corp.

 

2,500

  

86,125

 
 

NVIDIA Corp.

 

10,500

  

346,080

 
 

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

 

7,900

  

606,957

 
  

1,039,162

 

Software – 1.0%

   
 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

 

23,000

  

890,330

 
 

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

 

2,300

  

216,062

 
 

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

 

14,900

  

1,023,928

 
 

Nuance Communications, Inc.*

 

10,100

  

200,889

 
 

SolarWinds, Inc.*

 

3,300

  

194,370

 
 

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

 

1,600

  

109,232

 
 

Synopsys, Inc.*

 

500

  

22,805

 
 

Ultimate Software Group, Inc.*

 

900

  

175,959

 
 

VMware, Inc. - Class A*

 

700

  

39,599

 
  

2,873,174

 

Specialty Retail – 7.8%

   
 

Aaron's, Inc.

 

4,100

  

91,799

 
 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

 

5,100

  

767,601

 
 

AutoZone, Inc.*

 

3,300

  

2,448,303

 
 

Cabela's, Inc.*

 

1,400

  

65,422

 
 

Foot Locker, Inc.

 

42,100

  

2,740,289

 
 

GameStop Corp. - Class A#

 

20,100

  

563,604

 
 

Home Depot, Inc.

 

10,700

  

1,415,075

 
 

L Brands, Inc.

 

36,600

  

3,507,012

 
 

Lowe's Cos., Inc.

 

22,000

  

1,672,880

 
 

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

 

10,600

  

2,686,252

 
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

 

31,000

  

1,668,110

 
 

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*

 

3,500

  

97,615

 
 

Signet Jewelers, Ltd.

 

1,400

  

173,166

 
 

Staples, Inc.

 

97,900

  

927,113

 
 

TJX Cos., Inc.

 

2,600

  

184,366

 
 

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.*

 

17,400

  

3,219,000

 
 

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

 

3,900

  

227,799

 
  

22,455,406

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.1%

   
 

Apple, Inc.

 

29,000

  

3,052,540

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 2.3%

   
 

Carter's, Inc.

 

15,700

  

1,397,771

 
 

Hanesbrands, Inc.

 

76,300

  

2,245,509

 
 

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

 

12,000

  

750,000

 
 

PVH Corp.

 

1,600

  

117,840

 
 

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. - Class A*

 

53,400

  

1,613,214

 
 

Under Armour, Inc. - Class A

 

5,700

  

459,477

 
 

VF Corp.

 

2,800

  

174,300

 
  

6,758,111

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.3%

   
 

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.#

 

52,100

  

850,272

 

Tobacco – 5.1%

   
 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

123,700

  

7,200,577

 
 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

 

1,300

  

114,283

 
 

Reynolds American, Inc.

 

160,612

  

7,412,244

 
  

14,727,104

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.1%

   
 

Watsco, Inc.

 

900

  

105,417

 
 

WW Grainger, Inc.

 

300

  

60,777

 
  

166,194

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Transportation Infrastructure – 0.1%

   
 

Macquarie Infrastructure Corp.

 

2,000

  

$145,200

 

Water Utilities – 0.7%

   
 

American Water Works Co., Inc.

 

31,400

  

1,876,150

 
 

Aqua America, Inc.

 

5,900

  

175,820

 
  

2,051,970

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.6%

   
 

SBA Communications Corp. - Class A*

 

13,300

  

1,397,431

 
 

T-Mobile US, Inc.*

 

10,500

  

410,760

 
  

1,808,191

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $258,729,395)

 

283,296,985

 

Investment Companies – 3.3%

   

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities Lending – 1.4%

   
 

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, 0.3005%ºº,£

 

4,085,295

  

4,085,295

 

Money Markets – 1.9%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£

 

5,507,000

  

5,507,000

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $9,592,295)

 

9,592,295

 

Total Investments (total cost $268,321,690) – 101.3%

 

292,889,280

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (1.3)%

 

(3,630,473)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$289,258,807

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$292,667,713

 

99.9

%

India

 

172,362

 

0.1

 

Canada*

 

49,205

 

0.0

 
      

Total

 

$292,889,280

 

100.0

%

*Less than 0.05%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Russell 1000® Index

Measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.

Russell 1000® Value Index

Measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

U.S. Shares

Securities of foreign companies trading on an American stock exchange.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

#

Loaned security; a portion of the security is on loan at December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC

830,812

31,445,755

(28,191,272)

4,085,295

$ 12,096(1)

$ 4,085,295

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

1,683,797

63,306,409

(59,483,206)

5,507,000

3,259

5,507,000

Total

    

$ 15,355

$ 9,592,295

(1) Net of income paid to the securities lending agent and rebates paid to the borrowing counterparties.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

$ 283,296,985

$ -

$ -

Investment Companies

-

9,592,295

-

Total Assets

$ 283,296,985

$ 9,592,295

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

17


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

268,321,690

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value(1)

 

$

283,296,985

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

9,592,295

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

5,850

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Dividends

  

648,993

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

447,748

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

308

 
 

Other assets

  

2,901

 

Total Assets

 

 

293,995,080

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Due to custodian

  

86,264

 
 

Collateral for securities loaned (Note 2)

  

4,085,295

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

234,467

 
  

Advisory fees

  

134,810

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

38,430

 
  

Professional fees

  

19,162

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

13,602

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

5,850

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

2,561

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

1,584

 
  

Custodian fees

  

966

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

113,282

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

4,736,273

 

Net Assets

 

$

289,258,807

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

329,253,931

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

1,566,648

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

(66,129,854)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

24,568,082

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

289,258,807

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

15,135,569

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,666,037

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

9.08

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

9.63

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

11,080,807

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,246,761

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

8.89

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

5,906,424

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

657,995

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

8.98

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

75,214,316

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

8,291,947

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.07

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

71,607,207

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

7,923,320

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.04

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

6,039,433

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

666,539

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.06

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

104,275,051

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

11,622,450

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

8.97

 

 

(1) Includes $3,984,463 of securities on loan. See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

2,841,835

 
 

Affiliated securities lending income, net

 

12,096

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

3,259

 
 

Other income

 

345

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(546)

 

Total Investment Income

 

2,856,989

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

726,306

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

14,831

 
  

Class C Shares

 

22,165

 
  

Class S Shares

 

14,404

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

2,777

 
  

Class S Shares

 

15,722

 
  

Class T Shares

 

119,479

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

4,135

 
  

Class I Shares

 

16,354

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

435

 
  

Class C Shares

 

272

 
  

Class D Shares

 

1,335

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,497

 
  

Class N Shares

 

364

 
  

Class S Shares

 

317

 
  

Class T Shares

 

408

 
 

Registration fees

 

145,756

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

40,012

 
 

Professional fees

 

19,400

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

13,800

 
 

Custodian fees

 

3,512

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

2,518

 
 

Other expenses

 

15,547

 

Total Expenses

 

1,181,346

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(9,390)

 

Net Expenses

 

1,171,956

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1,685,033

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments

 

907,290

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

907,290

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

820,463

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

820,463

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

3,412,786

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015(1)

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

1,685,033

 

$

1,881,993

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

907,290

  

14,665,364

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

820,463

  

(19,098,471)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

3,412,786

 

 

(2,551,114)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(47,145)

  

(17,377)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(13,428)

  

(8,693)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(19,297)

  

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(312,277)

  

(556,163)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(327,842)

  

(861,822)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(19,003)

  

(1,341)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(345,943)

  

(465,851)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(1,084,935)

 

 

(1,911,247)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

  

(696,427)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(326,843)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(356,500)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

  

(6,745,178)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

  

(13,263,446)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(275,041)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(7,568,371)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

 

 

(29,231,806)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(1,084,935)

 

 

(31,143,053)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

6,204,078

  

8,281,097

 
  

Class C Shares

 

6,739,394

  

3,896,211

 
  

Class D Shares

 

2,559,300

  

3,703,865

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(27,147,620)

  

8,092,888

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(3,623,973)

  

85,995,060

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(6,947,871)

  

13,494,026

 
  

Class T Shares

 

21,562,360

  

72,769,233

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(654,332)

 

 

196,232,380

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

1,673,519

 

 

162,538,213

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

287,585,288

  

125,047,075

 

 

End of period

$

289,258,807

 

$

287,585,288

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

1,566,648

 

$

966,550

 
 

(1) Period from December 22, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 and October 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for Class D Shares and Class N Shares, respectively.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.04

 

 

$13.16

 

 

$12.45

 

 

$10.15

 

 

$10.03

 

 

$7.85

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.05(1)

  

0.12(1)

  

0.12(1)

  

0.16

  

0.15

  

0.13

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.02

  

0.38

  

2.78

  

2.33

  

0.11

  

2.16

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.07

 

 

0.50

 

 

2.90

 

 

2.49

 

 

0.26

 

 

2.29

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(4.48)

  

(2.08)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.03)

 

 

(4.62)

 

 

(2.19)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.08

  

$9.04

  

$13.16

  

$12.45

  

$10.15

  

$10.03

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.77%

 

 

4.04%

 

 

24.98%

 

 

24.86%

 

 

2.71%

 

 

29.23%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$15,136

  

$8,845

  

$1,424

  

$7,348

  

$5,494

  

$4,980

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$11,865

  

$2,962

  

$8,530

  

$6,373

  

$5,099

  

$4,598

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.01%

  

1.03%

  

1.03%

  

0.97%

  

0.92%

  

0.95%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.01%

  

1.03%

  

1.01%

  

0.97%

  

0.92%

  

0.95%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.08%

  

1.17%

  

0.91%

  

1.37%

  

1.54%

  

1.38%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

107%

  

150%

  

100%

  

100%

  

108%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.85

 

 

$13.09

 

 

$12.43

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$9.94

 

 

$7.81

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.03(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

(0.08)

  

0.18

  

0.14

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.02

  

0.37

  

2.77

  

2.49

  

0.02

  

2.05

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.05

 

 

0.41

 

 

2.81

 

 

2.41

 

 

0.20

 

 

2.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.07)

  

(0.12)

  

  

(0.06)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(4.48)

  

(2.08)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

(4.65)

 

 

(2.15)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.89

  

$8.85

  

$13.09

  

$12.43

  

$10.14

  

$9.94

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.61%

 

 

3.26%

 

 

24.20%

 

 

23.97%

 

 

2.01%

 

 

28.03%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$11,081

  

$4,330

  

$861

  

$380

  

$147

  

$217

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$5,455

  

$1,567

  

$643

  

$206

  

$164

  

$432

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.52%

  

1.73%

  

1.67%

  

1.69%

  

1.72%

  

1.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.52%

  

1.73%

  

1.67%

  

1.69%

  

1.61%

  

1.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.69%

  

0.41%

  

0.31%

  

0.57%

  

0.81%

  

0.58%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

107%

  

150%

  

100%

  

100%

  

108%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class D Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.93

 

 

$10.10

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.05

  

0.03

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.03

  

0.16

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.08

 

 

0.19

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(1.36)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.03)

 

 

(1.36)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.98

  

$8.93

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.90%

 

 

1.50%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,906

  

$3,322

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,505

  

$2,101

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.92%

  

1.21%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.92%

  

1.11%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.20%

  

0.66%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

107%

 
          
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.02

 

 

$13.25

 

 

$12.51

 

 

$10.19

 

 

$10.07

 

 

$7.89

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.06(2)

  

0.16(2)

  

0.17(2)

  

0.22

  

0.17

  

0.15

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.03

  

0.38

  

2.80

  

2.32

  

0.12

  

2.16

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.09

 

 

0.54

 

 

2.97

 

 

2.54

 

 

0.29

 

 

2.31

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.04)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(4.48)

  

(2.08)

  

  

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(3)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.04)

 

 

(4.77)

 

 

(2.23)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.07

  

$9.02

  

$13.25

  

$12.51

  

$10.19

  

$10.07

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.98%

 

 

4.35%

 

 

25.48%

 

 

25.23%

 

 

2.96%

 

 

29.38%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$75,214

  

$101,060

  

$104,039

  

$77,625

  

$93,800

  

$93,695

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$83,206

  

$61,707

  

$86,864

  

$93,335

  

$89,976

  

$84,034

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.71%

  

0.71%

  

0.66%

  

0.67%

  

0.67%

  

0.68%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.71%

  

0.71%

  

0.66%

  

0.67%

  

0.67%

  

0.68%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.21%

  

1.36%

  

1.32%

  

1.71%

  

1.78%

  

1.64%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

107%

  

150%

  

100%

  

100%

  

108%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 22, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class N Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.99

 

 

$13.03

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.06

  

0.11

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.03

  

0.66

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.09

 

 

0.77

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.04)

  

(0.33)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(4.48)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.04)

 

 

(4.81)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.04

  

$8.99

 
 

Total Return*

 

1.02%

 

 

6.22%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$71,607

  

$74,862

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$73,392

  

$53,040

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.68%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.68%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.32%

  

1.56%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

107%

 
          
                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.01

 

 

$13.27

 

 

$12.53

 

 

$10.15

 

 

$10.02

 

 

$7.85

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.04(2)

  

0.11(2)

  

0.11(2)

  

0.90

  

0.13

  

0.15

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.02

  

0.39

  

2.82

  

1.63

  

0.11

  

2.11

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.06

 

 

0.50

 

 

2.93

 

 

2.53

 

 

0.24

 

 

2.26

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.09)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(4.48)

  

(2.08)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

(4.76)

 

 

(2.19)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.06

  

$9.01

  

$13.27

  

$12.53

  

$10.15

  

$10.02

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.71%

 

 

3.99%

 

 

25.01%

 

 

25.12%

 

 

2.48%

 

 

28.81%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$6,039

  

$12,967

  

$64

  

$64

  

$221

  

$216

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,410

  

$2,892

  

$63

  

$132

  

$208

  

$254

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.15%

  

1.20%

  

1.23%

  

1.16%

  

1.15%

  

1.17%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.10%

  

1.18%

  

1.08%

  

0.97%

  

1.09%

  

1.17%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.79%

  

1.20%

  

0.88%

  

1.41%

  

1.36%

  

1.16%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

107%

  

150%

  

100%

  

100%

  

108%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from October 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.93

 

 

$13.19

 

 

$12.48

 

 

$10.18

 

 

$10.05

 

 

$7.87

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.05(1)

  

0.13(1)

  

0.14(1)

  

0.19

  

0.13

  

0.15

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

0.02

  

0.38

  

2.80

  

2.31

  

0.13

  

2.15

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

0.07

 

 

0.51

 

 

2.94

 

 

2.50

 

 

0.26

 

 

2.30

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.12)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(4.48)

  

(2.08)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.03)

 

 

(4.77)

 

 

(2.23)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$8.97

  

$8.93

  

$13.19

  

$12.48

  

$10.18

  

$10.05

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.79%

 

 

4.19%

 

 

25.27%

 

 

24.84%

 

 

2.73%

 

 

29.29%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$104,275

  

$82,199

  

$18,659

  

$479

  

$58

  

$17

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$93,351

  

$31,644

  

$9,758

  

$205

  

$36

  

$35

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.94%

  

0.95%

  

0.90%

  

0.91%

  

0.89%

  

0.95%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.92%

  

0.95%

  

0.90%

  

0.89%

  

0.89%

  

0.95%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.13%

  

1.27%

  

1.09%

  

1.28%

  

1.54%

  

1.39%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

107%

  

150%

  

100%

  

100%

  

108%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

25


INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is

  

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INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Deutsche Bank AG

$ 3,984,463

$ -

$ (3,984,463)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. Securities on loan will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

Real Estate Investing

To the extent that real estate-related securities may be included in the Fund’s named benchmark index, INTECH’s mathematical investment process may select equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Securities Lending

Under procedures adopted by the Trustees, the Fund may seek to earn additional income by lending securities to qualified parties. Deutsche Bank AG acts as securities lending agent and a limited purpose custodian or subcustodian

  

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to receive and disburse cash balances and cash collateral, hold short-term investments, hold collateral, and perform other custodian functions. The Fund may lend portfolio securities in an amount equal to up to 1/3 of its total assets as determined at the time of the loan origination. There is the risk of delay in recovering a loaned security or the risk of loss in collateral rights if the borrower fails financially. In addition, Janus Capital makes efforts to balance the benefits and risks from granting such loans. All loans will be continuously secured by collateral which may consist of cash, U.S. Government securities, domestic and foreign short-term debt instruments, letters of credit, time deposits, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds or other money market accounts, or such other collateral as permitted by the SEC. If the Fund is unable to recover a security on loan, the Fund may use the collateral to purchase replacement securities in the market. There is a risk that the value of the collateral could decrease below the cost of the replacement security by the time the replacement investment is made, resulting in a loss to the Fund.

Upon receipt of cash collateral, Janus Capital may invest it in affiliated or non-affiliated cash management vehicles, whether registered or unregistered entities, as permitted by the 1940 Act and rules promulgated thereunder. Janus Capital currently intends to invest the cash collateral in a cash management vehicle for which Janus Capital serves as investment adviser, Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. An investment in Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC is generally subject to the same risks that shareholders experience when investing in similarly structured vehicles, such as the potential for significant fluctuations in assets as a result of the purchase and redemption activity of the securities lending program, a decline in the value of the collateral, and possible liquidity issues. Such risks may delay the return of the cash collateral and cause the Fund to violate its agreement to return the cash collateral to a borrower in a timely manner. As adviser to the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest as a result of its fiduciary duties to both the Fund and Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC. Additionally, Janus Capital receives an investment advisory fee of 0.05% for managing Janus Cash Collateral Fund LLC, but it may not receive a fee for managing certain other affiliated cash management vehicles in which the Fund may invest, and therefore may have an incentive to allocate preferred investment opportunities to investment vehicles for which it is receiving a fee.

The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities that are denominated in U.S. dollars and 105% of the market value of the loaned securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. Loaned securities and related collateral are marked-to-market each business day based upon the market value of the loaned securities at the close of business, employing the most recent available pricing information. Collateral levels are then adjusted based on this mark-to-market evaluation.

The cash collateral invested by Janus Capital is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. Income earned from the investment of the cash collateral, net of rebates paid to, or fees paid by, borrowers and less the fees paid to the lending agent are included as “Affiliated securities lending income, net” on the Statement of Operations. As of December 31, 2015, securities lending transactions accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity are $3,984,463. Gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending (collateral received) as of December 31, 2015 is $4,085,295, resulting in the net amount due to the counterparty of $100,832.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.50%.

INTECH Investment Management LLC (“INTECH”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. As subadviser, INTECH provides day-to-day management of the investment operations of the Fund subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns approximately 97% of INTECH.

Janus Capital pays INTECH a subadvisory fee rate equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (net of any fee waivers and expense reimbursements).

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.79%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year,

  

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the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $5,843.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were

  

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no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $70.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

  

Class D Shares

1

 

-

*

 

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class N Shares

95

 

24

  

Class S Shares

1

 

-

*

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

* Less than 0.50%

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

  

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4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 268,482,374

$32,806,277

$ (8,399,371)

$ 24,406,906

    

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Losses incurred during those years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may more likely expire unused. Also, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

    

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
    
 

June 30, 2018

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$ (65,625,412)

$ (65,625,412)

 
  

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Notes to Financial Statements

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015(1)

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

1,006,319

$ 9,101,823

 

268,823

$ 2,677,809

Shares From the Acquisition (See Note 7)

-

-

 

793,602

7,407,803

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,109

37,020

 

61,449

598,579

Shares repurchased

(322,449)

(2,934,765)

 

(254,006)

(2,403,094)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

687,979

$ 6,204,078

 

869,868

$ 8,281,097

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

804,520

$ 7,160,177

 

98,334

$ 983,056

Shares From the Acquisition (See Note 7)

-

-

 

439,433

4,019,189

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,156

10,194

 

13,351

128,430

Shares repurchased

(48,110)

(430,977)

 

(127,701)

(1,234,464)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

757,566

$ 6,739,394

 

423,417

$ 3,896,211

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

384,988

$ 3,447,468

 

455,035

$ 4,549,864

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,165

19,267

 

38,795

356,138

Shares repurchased

(101,036)

(907,435)

 

(121,952)

(1,202,137)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

286,117

$ 2,559,300

 

371,878

$ 3,703,865

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

1,859,428

$ 16,698,894

 

1,204,978

$ 12,105,389

Shares From the Acquisition (See Note 7)

-

-

 

14,348,474

133,590,028

Reinvested dividends and distributions

21,185

190,664

 

690,138

6,941,307

Shares repurchased

(4,787,357)

(44,037,178)

 

(12,894,101)

(144,543,836)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(2,906,744)

$(27,147,620)

 

3,349,489

$ 8,092,888

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

140,000

$ 1,259,584

 

9,747,550

$109,572,827

Reinvested dividends and distributions

36,589

327,842

 

1,445,934

14,125,268

Shares repurchased

(576,889)

(5,211,399)

 

(2,869,864)

(37,703,035)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(400,300)

$ (3,623,973)

 

8,323,620

$ 85,995,060

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

46,002

$ 416,175

 

1,159,835

$ 10,924,328

Shares From the Acquisition (See Note 7)

-

-

 

300,433

2,793,333

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,113

18,977

 

29,723

276,382

Shares repurchased

(821,520)

(7,383,023)

 

(54,900)

(500,017)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(773,405)

$ (6,947,871)

 

1,435,091

$ 13,494,026

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

4,389,333

$ 39,237,819

 

1,115,400

$ 11,946,817

Shares From the Acquisition (See Note 7)

-

-

 

7,369,994

67,907,122

Reinvested dividends and distributions

38,718

344,588

 

819,860

7,988,453

Shares repurchased

(2,012,218)

(18,020,047)

 

(1,513,427)

(15,073,159)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

2,415,833

$ 21,562,360

 

7,791,827

$ 72,769,233

(1)

Period from December 22, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 and October 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for

Class D Shares and Class N Shares, respectively.

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$116,098,648

$ 118,611,639

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Fund Acquisition

The Board of Trustees of Janus Investment Fund approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization that provided for the merger of INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund II (formerly named INTECH U.S. Growth Fund) with and into INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund (the “Merger”), effective at the close of business on April 24, 2015. The Merger is designed to streamline the Janus mutual funds platform by consolidating similar funds. The Merger was tax-free for federal income tax purposes; therefore, shareholders should not realize a tax gain or loss upon receipt of shares issued in connection with the Merger. The table below reflects the Merger activity.

      

Target Fund’s Shares Outstanding Prior to Merger

Target Fund’s Net Assets Prior to Merger

Acquiring Fund’s Shares Issued in Merger

Acquiring Fund’s Net Assets Prior to Merger

Combined Net Assets after Merger

Target Fund’s Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) Prior to Merger

$9,459,900

$215,750,123

$23,255,480

$82,941,918

$298,692,041

$28,997,559

Assuming the Merger had been completed on July 1, 2014, the pro forma results of operations for the year ended June 30, 2015, are as follows:

Net investment income $6,215,220

Net gain/(loss) on investments $79,207,619

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $85,422,839

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Notes

NotesPage1

  

Janus Investment Fund

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INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Notes

NotesPage2

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

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Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

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Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

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Investment products offered are:

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

31

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

33

Statement of Operations

35

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

36

Financial Highlights

37

Notes to Financial Statements

41

Additional Information

58

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

60


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

This global allocation fund seeks to provide investors total return by dynamically allocating its assets across a portfolio of global equity and fixed income investments, which may involve the use of derivatives. The fund is designed to actively adapt based on forward-looking views on extreme market movements, both positive and negative, with the goal of minimizing the risk of significant loss in a major downturn while participating in the growth potential of capital markets.

   

Ashwin Alankar

co-portfolio manager

Enrique Chang

co-portfolio manager

   

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund began investment operations on June 23, 2015. The information provided for Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund reflects investment activity for the period June 23, 2015 to December 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

iShares Core S&P 500®

 

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

11.2%

Vanguard FTSE Pacific

 

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

2.2%

Vanguard FTSE Europe

 

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

2.1%

iShares MSCI Chile Capped

 

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

0.9%

iShares Russell 2000®

 

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

0.9%

 

17.3%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Investment Companies

 

58.0%

Common Stocks

 

27.5%

Foreign Government Bonds

 

3.1%

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

0.6%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.0%

Rights

 

0.0%

Other

 

10.8%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

        
       
      

Expense Ratios - per the October 28, 2015

Cumulative Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

prospectuses (estimated for the fiscal year)

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-3.19%

-6.19%

 

1.49%

1.18%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-8.75%

-11.59%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-3.56%

-6.55%

 

2.24%

1.93%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-4.52%

-7.48%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-3.38%

-6.28%

 

1.33%

1.01%

Class I Shares

 

-3.10%

-6.10%

 

1.23%

0.93%

Class N Shares

 

-3.20%

-6.11%

 

1.18%

0.88%

Class S Shares

 

-3.33%

-6.33%

 

1.68%

1.38%

Class T Shares

 

-3.27%

-6.27%

 

1.43%

1.13%

Adaptive Global Allocation 70-30 Index

 

-3.34%

-5.40%

 

 

 

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

 

-4.90%

-7.89%

 

 

 

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index

 

-0.08%

0.16%

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month–end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

The expense ratios shown reflect estimated annualized expenses that the Fund expects to incur during its initial fiscal year.

Performance for very short time periods may not be indicative of future performance.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Janus Capital does not have prior experience managing an adaptive global allocation investment strategy. There is a risk that the Fund’s investments will correlate with stocks and bonds to a greater degree than anticipated, and that the proprietary options implied information model used to implement the Fund's investment strategy may not achieve the desired results. The Fund may underperform during up markets and be negatively affected in down markets. Diversification does not assure a profit or eliminate the risk of loss. 

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

Investments in derivatives can be highly volatile and involve additional risks than if the underlying securities were held directly. Such risks include gains or losses which, as a result of leverage, can be substantially greater than the derivatives' original cost. There is also a possibility that derivatives may not perform as intended, which can reduce opportunity for gain or result in losses by offsetting positive returns in other securities.

There are special risks associated with selling securities short. Stocks sold short have the potential risk of unlimited losses.

Holding a meaningful portion of assets in cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Until the earlier of three years from inception or the Fund’s assets meeting the first fee breakpoint, Janus Capital may recover expenses previously waived or reimbursed if the expense ratio falls below certain limits.

Rankings are not provided for Funds that are less than one year old.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – June 23, 2015

(1) Closed to certain new investors. 

  

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$968.10

$5.49

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.56

$5.63

1.11%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$964.40

$9.33

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.64

$9.58

1.89%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$966.20

$6.33

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.70

$6.50

1.28%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$969.00

$4.26

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.81

$4.37

0.86%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$968.00

$4.16

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.91

$4.27

0.84%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$966.70

$6.77

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.25

$6.95

1.37%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$967.30

$5.49

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.56

$5.63

1.11%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Foreign Government Bonds – 3.1%

   
 

Australia Government Bond, 2.7500%, 4/21/24

 

695,000

AUD

 

$505,781

 
 

Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 0.5000%, 2/15/25

 

152,000

EUR

 

164,148

 
 

Canadian Government Bond, 3.5000%, 12/1/45

 

196,000

CAD

 

183,746

 
 

France Government Bond OAT, 0.5000%, 5/25/25

 

208,000

EUR

 

217,766

 
 

Spain Government Bond, 5.9000%, 7/30/26 (144A)

 

246,000

EUR

 

370,034

 
 

United Kingdom Gilt, 5.0000%, 3/7/25

 

154,000

GBP

 

287,669

 

Total Foreign Government Bonds (cost $1,771,889)

 

1,729,144

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 0.6%

   
 

3.1250%, 8/15/44 (cost $301,454)

 

$303,000

  

309,664

 

Common Stocks – 27.5%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 0.4%

   
 

Airbus Group SE

 

96

  

6,467

 
 

BAE Systems PLC

 

1,426

  

10,501

 
 

Boeing Co.

 

113

  

16,339

 
 

Cobham PLC

 

2,514

  

10,494

 
 

Finmeccanica SpA*

 

466

  

6,532

 
 

General Dynamics Corp.

 

104

  

14,285

 
 

Honeywell International, Inc.

 

169

  

17,503

 
 

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

 

126

  

15,058

 
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

 

92

  

19,978

 
 

Meggitt PLC

 

1,428

  

7,887

 
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

 

85

  

16,049

 
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

 

66

  

15,313

 
 

Raytheon Co.

 

155

  

19,302

 
 

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

 

163

  

15,045

 
 

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC*

 

728

  

6,170

 
 

Safran SA

 

102

  

7,024

 
 

Textron, Inc.

 

250

  

10,503

 
 

Thales SA

 

107

  

8,034

 
 

United Technologies Corp.

 

161

  

15,467

 
  

237,951

 

Air Freight & Logistics – 0.2%

   
 

Bollore SA

 

1,126

  

5,257

 
 

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

 

182

  

11,288

 
 

Deutsche Post AG

 

275

  

7,756

 
 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

 

302

  

13,620

 
 

FedEx Corp.

 

92

  

13,707

 
 

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

 

194

  

18,669

 
 

Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

700

  

15,004

 
  

85,301

 

Airlines – 0.1%

   
 

American Airlines Group, Inc.

 

188

  

7,962

 
 

ANA Holdings, Inc.

 

5,000

  

14,561

 
 

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

 

208

  

10,544

 
 

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA

 

587

  

5,278

 
 

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

 

400

  

14,498

 
 

Southwest Airlines Co.

 

264

  

11,368

 
  

64,211

 

Auto Components – 0.2%

   
 

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

 

200

  

8,720

 
 

Autoliv, Inc.

 

98

  

12,227

 
 

BorgWarner, Inc.

 

174

  

7,522

 
 

Bridgestone Corp.

 

400

  

13,892

 
 

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin

 

92

  

8,787

 
 

Continental AG

 

34

  

8,296

 
 

Delphi Automotive PLC

 

213

  

18,260

 
 

Denso Corp.

 

300

  

14,523

 
 

GKN PLC

 

2,416

  

10,983

 
 

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

 

261

  

8,527

 
 

Johnson Controls, Inc.

 

207

  

8,174

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Auto Components – (continued)

   
 

Magna International, Inc.

 

173

  

$7,018

 
 

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

 

700

  

10,042

 
  

136,971

 

Automobiles – 0.3%

   
 

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

 

86

  

9,123

 
 

Daimler AG

 

72

  

6,070

 
 

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV

 

355

  

4,984

 
 

Ford Motor Co.

 

680

  

9,581

 
 

Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.

 

300

  

12,549

 
 

General Motors Co.

 

281

  

9,557

 
 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

 

173

  

7,852

 
 

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

 

400

  

13,014

 
 

Mazda Motor Corp.

 

600

  

12,601

 
 

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

 

1,700

  

14,570

 
 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

 

1,200

  

12,776

 
 

Peugeot SA*

 

316

  

5,564

 
 

Renault SA

 

79

  

7,952

 
 

Suzuki Motor Corp.

 

300

  

9,244

 
 

Toyota Motor Corp.

 

200

  

12,461

 
 

Volkswagen AG

 

42

  

6,494

 
  

154,392

 

Beverages – 0.8%

   
 

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV

 

130

  

16,160

 
 

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

 

1,300

  

41,094

 
 

Brown-Forman Corp. - Class B

 

309

  

30,678

 
 

Carlsberg A/S - Class B

 

133

  

11,865

 
 

Coca-Cola Co.

 

1,020

  

43,819

 
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

 

504

  

24,817

 
 

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A

 

270

  

38,459

 
 

Diageo PLC

 

542

  

14,832

 
 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

 

366

  

34,111

 
 

Heineken Holding NV

 

278

  

21,447

 
 

Heineken NV

 

246

  

21,056

 
 

Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

2,500

  

34,272

 
 

Molson Coors Brewing Co. - Class B

 

273

  

25,640

 
 

Monster Beverage Corp.*,†

 

118

  

17,577

 
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

 

436

  

43,565

 
 

Pernod Ricard SA

 

158

  

18,061

 
 

SABMiller PLC

 

264

  

15,836

 
  

453,289

 

Biotechnology – 0.3%

   
 

AbbVie, Inc.

 

229

  

13,566

 
 

Actelion, Ltd.*

 

131

  

18,264

 
 

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

52

  

9,919

 
 

Amgen, Inc.

 

93

  

15,097

 
 

Baxalta, Inc.

 

417

  

16,276

 
 

Biogen, Inc.*

 

34

  

10,416

 
 

Celgene Corp.*

 

97

  

11,617

 
 

CSL, Ltd.

 

411

  

31,531

 
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

 

114

  

11,536

 
 

Grifols SA*

 

523

  

24,226

 
 

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

21

  

11,400

 
 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

 

72

  

9,060

 
  

182,908

 

Building Products – 0.1%

   
 

Allegion PLC

 

216

  

14,239

 
 

Assa Abloy AB - Class B

 

419

  

8,841

 
 

Cie de St-Gobain

 

167

  

7,231

 
 

Daikin Industries, Ltd.

 

200

  

14,813

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Building Products – (continued)

   
 

Geberit AG

 

30

  

$10,193

 
 

Masco Corp.

 

442

  

12,509

 
  

67,826

 

Capital Markets – 0.4%

   
 

3i Group PLC

 

819

  

5,814

 
 

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

 

1,039

  

4,432

 
 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.*

 

51

  

8,148

 
 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

 

89

  

9,471

 
 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

 

322

  

13,273

 
 

BlackRock, Inc.

 

36

  

12,259

 
 

Charles Schwab Corp.

 

311

  

10,241

 
 

CI Financial Corp.

 

394

  

8,714

 
 

Credit Suisse Group AG*

 

215

  

4,657

 
 

Deutsche Bank AG

 

156

  

3,818

 
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp.*

 

267

  

7,914

 
 

Franklin Resources, Inc.

 

244

  

8,984

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

59

  

10,634

 
 

ICAP PLC

 

890

  

6,684

 
 

IGM Financial, Inc.

 

280

  

7,152

 
 

Invesco, Ltd.

 

307

  

10,278

 
 

Julius Baer Group, Ltd.*

 

114

  

5,540

 
 

Legg Mason, Inc.

 

203

  

7,964

 
 

Macquarie Group, Ltd.

 

187

  

11,276

 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

281

  

8,939

 
 

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

 

1,300

  

7,346

 
 

Northern Trust Corp.

 

175

  

12,616

 
 

Partners Group Holding AG

 

21

  

7,576

 
 

State Street Corp.

 

154

  

10,219

 
 

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

 

171

  

12,225

 
 

UBS Group AG

 

306

  

5,965

 
  

222,139

 

Chemicals – 1.0%

   
 

Agrium, Inc.

 

152

  

13,587

 
 

Air Liquide SA

 

131

  

14,754

 
 

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

 

108

  

14,052

 
 

Airgas, Inc.

 

170

  

23,514

 
 

Akzo Nobel NV

 

219

  

14,678

 
 

BASF SE

 

173

  

13,294

 
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

 

182

  

7,427

 
 

Croda International PLC

 

320

  

14,348

 
 

Dow Chemical Co.

 

273

  

14,054

 
 

Eastman Chemical Co.

 

183

  

12,354

 
 

Ecolab, Inc.

 

174

  

19,902

 
 

EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

 

272

  

18,115

 
 

FMC Corp.

 

283

  

11,074

 
 

Givaudan SA*

 

13

  

23,668

 
 

Incitec Pivot, Ltd.

 

6,435

  

18,564

 
 

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

 

155

  

18,544

 
 

Johnson Matthey PLC

 

368

  

14,412

 
 

Koninklijke DSM NV

 

380

  

19,109

 
 

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

 

2,100

  

25,721

 
 

LANXESS AG

 

202

  

9,368

 
 

Linde AG

 

91

  

13,240

 
 

LyondellBasell Industries NV - Class A

 

128

  

11,123

 
 

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.

 

2,400

  

15,463

 
 

Monsanto Co.

 

145

  

14,285

 
 

Mosaic Co.

 

370

  

10,208

 
 

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

400

  

9,845

 
 

Nitto Denko Corp.

 

200

  

14,831

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Chemicals – (continued)

   
 

Novozymes A/S - Class B

 

306

  

$14,734

 
 

Orica, Ltd.

 

1,215

  

13,720

 
 

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.

 

536

  

9,182

 
 

PPG Industries, Inc.

 

171

  

16,898

 
 

Praxair, Inc.

 

178

  

18,227

 
 

Sherwin-Williams Co.

 

70

  

18,172

 
 

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

400

  

22,024

 
 

Solvay SA

 

112

  

11,979

 
 

Syngenta AG

 

27

  

10,578

 
 

Umicore SA

 

325

  

13,654

 
 

Yara International ASA

 

275

  

11,900

 
  

570,602

 

Commercial Banks – 1.0%

   
 

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.

 

555

  

11,293

 
 

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA*

 

2,045

  

2,738

 
 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

 

740

  

5,419

 
 

Banco Comercial Portugues SA - Class R*

 

40,159

  

2,134

 
 

Banco de Sabadell SA

 

2,233

  

3,967

 
 

Banco Popolare SC*

 

308

  

4,287

 
 

Banco Popular Espanol SA

 

1,135

  

3,753

 
 

Banco Santander SA

 

1,023

  

5,067

 
 

Bank of America Corp.

 

645

  

10,855

 
 

Bank of East Asia, Ltd.

 

2,200

  

8,190

 
 

Bank of Montreal

 

182

  

10,271

 
 

Bank of Nova Scotia

 

201

  

8,132

 
 

Bankia SA

 

4,950

  

5,777

 
 

Bankinter SA

 

708

  

5,034

 
 

Barclays PLC

 

1,446

  

4,666

 
 

BB&T Corp.

 

338

  

12,780

 
 

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Ltd.

 

1,371

  

11,935

 
 

BNP Paribas SA

 

99

  

5,619

 
 

BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.

 

2,000

  

6,116

 
 

CaixaBank SA

 

1,723

  

6,017

 
 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

 

146

  

9,623

 
 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

206

  

10,661

 
 

Comerica, Inc.

 

228

  

9,537

 
 

Commerzbank AG*

 

503

  

5,232

 
 

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

209

  

13,023

 
 

Credit Agricole SA

 

350

  

4,138

 
 

Danske Bank A/S

 

259

  

6,986

 
 

DNB ASA

 

435

  

5,398

 
 

Erste Group Bank AG*

 

178

  

5,592

 
 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

579

  

11,638

 
 

Hang Seng Bank, Ltd.

 

600

  

11,420

 
 

HSBC Holdings PLC

 

940

  

7,429

 
 

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

 

980

  

10,839

 
 

ING Groep NV

 

410

  

5,547

 
 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

 

1,653

  

5,547

 
 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (RSP)

 

1,714

  

5,278

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

190

  

12,546

 
 

KBC Groep NV

 

97

  

6,078

 
 

KeyCorp

 

838

  

11,053

 
 

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

 

6,124

  

6,596

 
 

M&T Bank Corp.

 

154

  

18,662

 
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

 

1,300

  

8,190

 
 

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

 

4,500

  

9,118

 
 

National Australia Bank, Ltd.

 

534

  

11,748

 
 

National Bank of Canada

 

272

  

7,925

 
 

Nordea Bank AB

 

588

  

6,503

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Commercial Banks – (continued)

   
 

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.

 

2,800

  

$17,385

 
 

People's United Financial, Inc.

 

1,074

  

17,345

 
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

151

  

14,392

 
 

Regions Financial Corp.

 

1,010

  

9,696

 
 

Resona Holdings, Inc.

 

1,900

  

9,347

 
 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

167

  

8,951

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC*

 

1,156

  

5,146

 
 

Seven Bank, Ltd.

 

2,000

  

8,870

 
 

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB - Class A

 

612

  

6,486

 
 

Societe Generale SA

 

113

  

5,227

 
 

Standard Chartered PLC

 

395

  

3,282

 
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

 

200

  

7,665

 
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

 

2,000

  

7,672

 
 

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

 

275

  

11,781

 
 

Svenska Handelsbanken AB - Class A

 

523

  

7,000

 
 

Swedbank AB - Class A

 

356

  

7,896

 
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank

 

260

  

10,193

 
 

UniCredit SpA

 

955

  

5,329

 
 

Unione di Banche Italiane SpA

 

605

  

4,076

 
 

US Bancorp

 

334

  

14,252

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

259

  

14,079

 
 

Westpac Banking Corp.

 

550

  

13,447

 
 

Zions Bancorporation

 

322

  

8,791

 
  

578,665

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.3%

   
 

ADT Corp.

 

327

  

10,784

 
 

Aggreko PLC

 

386

  

5,200

 
 

Babcock International Group PLC

 

454

  

6,799

 
 

Brambles, Ltd.

 

1,560

  

13,149

 
 

Cintas Corp.

 

214

  

19,485

 
 

Edenred

 

280

  

5,309

 
 

G4S PLC

 

2,619

  

8,705

 
 

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

 

544

  

11,234

 
 

Republic Services, Inc.

 

419

  

18,432

 
 

Societe BIC SA

 

43

  

7,086

 
 

Stericycle, Inc.*,†

 

131

  

15,799

 
 

Tyco International PLC

 

370

  

11,799

 
 

Waste Management, Inc.

 

386

  

20,601

 
  

154,382

 

Communications Equipment – 0.3%

   
 

Alcatel-Lucent*

 

3,665

  

14,536

 
 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

 

647

  

17,569

 
 

F5 Networks, Inc.*

 

109

  

10,569

 
 

Harris Corp.

 

206

  

17,901

 
 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

 

453

  

12,503

 
 

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

 

294

  

20,124

 
 

Nokia Oyj

 

1,332

  

9,545

 
 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

 

290

  

14,496

 
 

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Class B

 

2,284

  

22,283

 
  

139,526

 

Construction & Engineering – 0.1%

   
 

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA

 

200

  

5,871

 
 

Bouygues SA

 

165

  

6,552

 
 

Ferrovial SA

 

423

  

9,586

 
 

Fluor Corp.

 

245

  

11,569

 
 

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.*

 

297

  

12,459

 
 

Quanta Services, Inc.*

 

372

  

7,533

 
 

Skanska AB - Class B

 

414

  

8,088

 
 

SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc.

 

257

  

7,638

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Construction & Engineering – (continued)

   
 

Vinci SA

 

137

  

$8,804

 
  

78,100

 

Construction Materials – 0.2%

   
 

Fletcher Building, Ltd.

 

4,853

  

24,387

 
 

HeidelbergCement AG

 

182

  

14,955

 
 

James Hardie Industries PLC (CDI)

 

880

  

11,200

 
 

LafargeHolcim, Ltd.

 

205

  

10,298

 
 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

 

81

  

11,063

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co.

 

156

  

14,815

 
  

86,718

 

Consumer Finance – 0.1%

   
 

American Express Co.

 

161

  

11,198

 
 

Capital One Financial Corp.

 

155

  

11,188

 
 

Discover Financial Services

 

200

  

10,724

 
 

Navient Corp.

 

585

  

6,698

 
  

39,808

 

Containers & Packaging – 0.2%

   
 

Amcor, Ltd.

 

1,942

  

19,014

 
 

Avery Dennison Corp.

 

257

  

16,104

 
 

Ball Corp.

 

210

  

15,273

 
 

Owens-Illinois, Inc.*

 

625

  

10,888

 
 

Rexam PLC

 

3,310

  

29,493

 
 

Sealed Air Corp.

 

268

  

11,953

 
 

WestRock Co.

 

73

  

3,330

 
  

106,055

 

Distributors – 0%

   
 

Genuine Parts Co.

 

152

  

13,055

 

Diversified Consumer Services – 0%

   
 

H&R Block, Inc.

 

37

  

1,232

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.3%

   
 

ASX, Ltd.

 

411

  

12,713

 
 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B*,†

 

119

  

15,713

 
 

CME Group, Inc.

 

114

  

10,328

 
 

Deutsche Boerse AG

 

73

  

6,456

 
 

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

 

114

  

9,765

 
 

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd.

 

200

  

5,123

 
 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

 

46

  

11,788

 
 

Investment AB Kinnevik - Class B

 

188

  

5,839

 
 

Investor AB - Class B

 

195

  

7,226

 
 

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

 

600

  

9,536

 
 

Leucadia National Corp.

 

481

  

8,365

 
 

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

 

229

  

9,262

 
 

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.

 

111

  

10,942

 
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.

 

1,900

  

9,928

 
 

Moody's Corp.

 

102

  

10,235

 
 

Nasdaq, Inc.

 

231

  

13,437

 
 

Onex Corp.

 

178

  

10,913

 
 

ORIX Corp.

 

700

  

9,992

 
  

177,561

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.7%

   
 

AT&T, Inc.

 

2,868

  

98,688

 
 

BCE, Inc.

 

917

  

35,434

 
 

BT Group PLC

 

4,073

  

28,319

 
 

CenturyLink, Inc.

 

1,842

  

46,345

 
 

Deutsche Telekom AG

 

1,561

  

28,309

 
 

Elisa Oyj

 

851

  

32,170

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp.

 

8,146

  

38,042

 
 

Iliad SA

 

71

  

16,973

 
 

Inmarsat PLC

 

2,100

  

35,194

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Diversified Telecommunication Services – (continued)

   
 

Koninklijke KPN NV

 

3,896

  

$14,783

 
 

Level 3 Communications, Inc.*,†

 

841

  

45,717

 
 

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

 

1,300

  

52,312

 
 

Orange SA

 

1,201

  

20,208

 
 

Proximus

 

714

  

23,275

 
 

Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.

 

20,500

  

53,083

 
 

Spark New Zealand, Ltd.

 

27,043

  

61,015

 
 

Swisscom AG

 

61

  

30,643

 
 

Telecom Italia SpA*

 

15,678

  

20,017

 
 

Telecom Italia SpA (RSP)

 

16,825

  

17,386

 
 

Telefonica SA

 

1,854

  

20,619

 
 

Telenor ASA

 

1,244

  

20,849

 
 

TeliaSonera AB

 

5,451

  

27,263

 
 

Telstra Corp., Ltd.

 

15,946

  

65,170

 
 

TELUS Corp.

 

1,127

  

31,167

 
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

2,249

  

103,949

 
  

966,930

 

Electric Utilities – 0.8%

   
 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

295

  

17,190

 
 

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

900

  

12,450

 
 

Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

1,100

  

14,645

 
 

CLP Holdings, Ltd.

 

3,000

  

25,491

 
 

Duke Energy Corp.

 

218

  

15,563

 
 

Edison International

 

235

  

13,914

 
 

EDP - Energias de Portugal SA

 

3,934

  

14,196

 
 

Electricite de France SA

 

785

  

11,579

 
 

Endesa SA

 

976

  

19,646

 
 

Enel SpA

 

3,306

  

13,981

 
 

Entergy Corp.

 

204

  

13,945

 
 

Eversource Energy

 

316

  

16,138

 
 

Exelon Corp.

 

420

  

11,663

 
 

FirstEnergy Corp.

 

433

  

13,739

 
 

Fortis, Inc.

 

673

  

18,198

 
 

Fortum Oyj

 

855

  

12,932

 
 

Iberdrola SA

 

1,236

  

8,797

 
 

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.*

 

1,000

  

12,144

 
 

Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.*

 

1,000

  

11,042

 
 

NextEra Energy, Inc.

 

158

  

16,415

 
 

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

 

632

  

16,438

 
 

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

 

239

  

15,411

 
 

PPL Corp.

 

533

  

18,191

 
 

Red Electrica Corp. SA

 

212

  

17,763

 
 

Southern Co.

 

419

  

19,605

 
 

SSE PLC

 

959

  

21,599

 
 

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA

 

4,278

  

22,108

 
 

Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

 

1,100

  

13,912

 
 

Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc.*

 

1,600

  

9,306

 
 

Xcel Energy, Inc.

 

479

  

17,201

 
  

465,202

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.2%

   
 

ABB, Ltd.*

 

409

  

7,336

 
 

Alstom SA*

 

113

  

3,458

 
 

AMETEK, Inc.

 

274

  

14,684

 
 

Eaton Corp. PLC

 

208

  

10,824

 
 

Emerson Electric Co.

 

279

  

13,345

 
 

Legrand SA

 

118

  

6,693

 
 

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

 

2,000

  

21,343

 
 

Nidec Corp.

 

200

  

14,706

 
 

OSRAM Licht AG

 

83

  

3,498

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Electrical Equipment – (continued)

   
 

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

 

93

  

$9,543

 
 

Schneider Electric SE

 

107

  

6,111

 
 

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

 

92

  

6,483

 
  

118,024

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.4%

   
 

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

 

375

  

19,586

 
 

Corning, Inc.

 

726

  

13,271

 
 

FLIR Systems, Inc.

 

507

  

14,231

 
 

Hexagon AB - Class B

 

500

  

18,659

 
 

Hitachi, Ltd.

 

4,000

  

23,015

 
 

Kyocera Corp.

 

400

  

18,818

 
 

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

 

100

  

14,620

 
 

Omron Corp.

 

600

  

20,295

 
 

TE Connectivity, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

723

  

46,713

 
 

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

 

1,600

  

19,504

 
  

208,712

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.3%

   
 

Amec Foster Wheeler PLC

 

938

  

5,930

 
 

Baker Hughes, Inc.

 

203

  

9,368

 
 

Cameron International Corp.*,†

 

267

  

16,874

 
 

Core Laboratories NV

 

88

  

9,569

 
 

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

 

454

  

9,579

 
 

Ensco PLC - Class A

 

1,014

  

15,605

 
 

FMC Technologies, Inc.*

 

445

  

12,909

 
 

Halliburton Co.

 

367

  

12,493

 
 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

 

218

  

11,674

 
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

 

314

  

10,516

 
 

Petrofac, Ltd.

 

850

  

9,973

 
 

Saipem SpA*

 

885

  

7,203

 
 

Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

253

  

17,647

 
 

Technip SA

 

234

  

11,629

 
 

Tenaris SA

 

1,071

  

12,731

 
 

Transocean, Ltd.

 

541

  

6,754

 
 

Transocean, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

562

  

6,958

 
 

Weatherford International PLC*

 

680

  

5,705

 
  

193,117

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.0%

   
 

Aeon Co., Ltd.

 

2,500

  

38,858

 
 

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. - Class B

 

378

  

16,642

 
 

Carrefour SA

 

490

  

14,189

 
 

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA

 

218

  

10,047

 
 

Colruyt SA

 

446

  

22,993

 
 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

 

227

  

36,660

 
 

CVS Health Corp.

 

282

  

27,571

 
 

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA*

 

1,757

  

10,393

 
 

George Weston, Ltd.

 

257

  

19,865

 
 

J Sainsbury PLC

 

3,991

  

15,224

 
 

Koninklijke Ahold NV

 

764

  

16,167

 
 

Kroger Co.

 

678

  

28,361

 
 

Loblaw Cos., Ltd.

 

388

  

18,324

 
 

Metro, Inc.

 

736

  

20,609

 
 

Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

900

  

41,563

 
 

Sysco Corp.

 

861

  

35,301

 
 

Tesco PLC*

 

5,680

  

12,517

 
 

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

 

272

  

23,162

 
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 

464

  

28,443

 
 

Wesfarmers, Ltd.

 

1,428

  

43,287

 
 

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

 

453

  

15,175

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Food & Staples Retailing – (continued)

   
 

Woolworths, Ltd.

 

1,716

  

$30,628

 
  

525,979

 

Food Products – 1.0%

   
 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

 

522

  

19,147

 
 

Aryzta AG*

 

288

  

14,669

 
 

Associated British Foods PLC

 

330

  

16,256

 
 

Campbell Soup Co.

 

613

  

32,213

 
 

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

 

599

  

25,254

 
 

Danone SA

 

279

  

18,881

 
 

General Mills, Inc.

 

568

  

32,751

 
 

Hershey Co.

 

345

  

30,798

 
 

Hormel Foods Corp.

 

468

  

37,009

 
 

JM Smucker Co.

 

262

  

32,315

 
 

Kellogg Co.

 

518

  

37,436

 
 

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

 

183

  

16,466

 
 

Kraft Heinz Co.

 

357

  

25,975

 
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

 

454

  

38,844

 
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

 

231

  

18,237

 
 

Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A

 

659

  

29,550

 
 

Nestle SA

 

355

  

26,431

 
 

Orkla ASA

 

2,541

  

20,130

 
 

Saputo, Inc.

 

775

  

18,542

 
 

Tate & Lyle PLC

 

2,169

  

19,151

 
 

Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A

 

502

  

26,772

 
  

536,827

 

Gas Utilities – 0.2%

   
 

AGL Resources, Inc.

 

298

  

19,015

 
 

APA Group

 

2,222

  

14,051

 
 

Enagas SA

 

636

  

17,968

 
 

Gas Natural SDG SA

 

701

  

14,332

 
 

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.

 

11,000

  

21,575

 
 

Snam SpA

 

3,478

  

18,254

 
  

105,195

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.9%

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

 

380

  

17,066

 
 

Baxter International, Inc.

 

463

  

17,663

 
 

Becton Dickinson and Co.

 

156

  

24,038

 
 

Boston Scientific Corp.*

 

797

  

14,697

 
 

Cochlear, Ltd.

 

349

  

24,301

 
 

Coloplast A/S - Class B

 

314

  

25,473

 
 

CR Bard, Inc.

 

95

  

17,997

 
 

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

 

348

  

21,176

 
 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

 

162

  

12,795

 
 

Essilor International SA

 

176

  

22,002

 
 

Hoya Corp.

 

500

  

20,723

 
 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*,†

 

31

  

16,931

 
 

Medtronic PLC

 

660

  

50,767

 
 

Olympus Corp.

 

700

  

27,958

 
 

Smith & Nephew PLC

 

1,312

  

23,361

 
 

Sonova Holding AG

 

234

  

29,750

 
 

St Jude Medical, Inc.

 

235

  

14,516

 
 

Stryker Corp.

 

191

  

17,752

 
 

Sysmex Corp.

 

400

  

26,061

 
 

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*,†

 

167

  

13,494

 
 

William Demant Holding A/S*

 

312

  

29,855

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

 

143

  

14,670

 
  

483,046

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 0.6%

   
 

Aetna, Inc.

 

117

  

12,650

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Health Care Providers & Services – (continued)

   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

 

157

  

$16,282

 
 

Anthem, Inc.

 

97

  

13,526

 
 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

 

211

  

18,836

 
 

Cigna Corp.

 

90

  

13,170

 
 

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.*,†

 

302

  

21,052

 
 

Express Scripts Holding Co.*

 

154

  

13,461

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

 

276

  

23,311

 
 

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

 

364

  

26,093

 
 

HCA Holdings, Inc.*,†

 

175

  

11,835

 
 

Henry Schein, Inc.*,†

 

137

  

21,672

 
 

Humana, Inc.

 

90

  

16,066

 
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*,†

 

143

  

17,681

 
 

McKesson Corp.

 

83

  

16,370

 
 

Patterson Cos., Inc.

 

422

  

19,079

 
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

 

200

  

14,228

 
 

Ramsay Health Care, Ltd.

 

544

  

26,925

 
 

Sonic Healthcare, Ltd.

 

1,425

  

18,551

 
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

 

187

  

5,666

 
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

 

142

  

16,705

 
 

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

 

101

  

12,068

 
  

355,227

 

Health Care Technology – 0%

   
 

Cerner Corp.*,†

 

196

  

11,793

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.4%

   
 

Accor SA

 

165

  

7,172

 
 

Carnival Corp. (U.S. Shares)

 

212

  

11,550

 
 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*

 

15

  

7,198

 
 

Compass Group PLC

 

782

  

13,544

 
 

Crown Resorts, Ltd.

 

1,040

  

9,471

 
 

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

 

136

  

8,655

 
 

Galaxy Entertainment Group, Ltd.

 

1,000

  

3,155

 
 

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

 

192

  

7,522

 
 

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

 

137

  

9,184

 
 

McDonald's Corp.

 

128

  

15,122

 
 

Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

 

200

  

12,210

 
 

Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

 

222

  

8,304

 
 

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

93

  

9,413

 
 

Sands China, Ltd.

 

1,600

  

5,481

 
 

Sodexo SA

 

125

  

12,243

 
 

Starbucks Corp.

 

177

  

10,625

 
 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

 

92

  

6,374

 
 

Tatts Group, Ltd.

 

3,299

  

10,551

 
 

Whitbread PLC

 

157

  

10,185

 
 

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

 

127

  

9,227

 
 

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

 

53

  

3,667

 
 

Yum! Brands, Inc.

 

111

  

8,109

 
  

198,962

 

Household Durables – 0.3%

   
 

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

 

500

  

11,845

 
 

DR Horton, Inc.

 

272

  

8,712

 
 

Electrolux AB - Series B

 

283

  

6,884

 
 

Garmin, Ltd.

 

384

  

14,273

 
 

Harman International Industries, Inc.

 

50

  

4,711

 
 

Iida Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

400

  

7,522

 
 

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

 

212

  

8,908

 
 

Lennar Corp. - Class A

 

180

  

8,804

 
 

Mohawk Industries, Inc.*

 

46

  

8,712

 
 

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

 

290

  

12,783

 
 

Nikon Corp.

 

800

  

10,817

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Household Durables – (continued)

   
 

Panasonic Corp.

 

900

  

$9,290

 
 

PulteGroup, Inc.

 

413

  

7,360

 
 

Sekisui House, Ltd.

 

800

  

13,623

 
 

Sony Corp.

 

300

  

7,494

 
 

Whirlpool Corp.

 

54

  

7,931

 
  

149,669

 

Household Products – 0.4%

   
 

Clorox Co.

 

337

  

42,742

 
 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

 

550

  

36,641

 
 

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

 

148

  

14,252

 
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

 

299

  

38,063

 
 

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

483

  

38,355

 
 

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

 

217

  

20,090

 
 

Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA - Class B

 

700

  

20,455

 
 

Unicharm Corp.

 

1,200

  

24,733

 
  

235,331

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 0%

   
 

AES Corp.

 

838

  

8,020

 
 

NRG Energy, Inc.

 

358

  

4,214

 
  

12,234

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.2%

   
 

3M Co.

 

109

  

16,420

 
 

CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.

 

1,000

  

13,497

 
 

Danaher Corp.

 

190

  

17,647

 
 

General Electric Co.

 

718

  

22,366

 
 

Koninklijke Philips NV

 

196

  

5,018

 
 

Roper Industries, Inc.

 

90

  

17,081

 
 

Siemens AG

 

87

  

8,497

 
 

Smiths Group PLC

 

559

  

7,741

 
 

Toshiba Corp.*

 

3,000

  

6,238

 
  

114,505

 

Information Technology Services – 0.8%

   
 

Accenture PLC - Class A (U.S. Shares)

 

560

  

58,520

 
 

Alliance Data Systems Corp.*,†

 

61

  

16,871

 
 

Amadeus IT Holding SA - Class A

 

436

  

19,275

 
 

Atos SE

 

240

  

20,198

 
 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

 

298

  

25,247

 
 

Cap Gemini SA

 

168

  

15,626

 
 

CGI Group, Inc. - Class A*

 

495

  

19,821

 
 

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A*

 

240

  

14,405

 
 

Computer Sciences Corp.

 

226

  

7,386

 
 

Computershare, Ltd.

 

2,416

  

20,452

 
 

CSRA, Inc.

 

226

  

6,780

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

 

327

  

19,816

 
 

Fiserv, Inc.*,†

 

236

  

21,585

 
 

International Business Machines Corp.

 

150

  

20,643

 
 

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

 

208

  

20,251

 
 

Paychex, Inc.

 

545

  

28,825

 
 

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

 

314

  

11,367

 
 

Teradata Corp.*

 

350

  

9,247

 
 

Total System Services, Inc.

 

500

  

24,900

 
 

Visa, Inc. - Class A

 

262

  

20,318

 
 

Western Union Co.

 

936

  

16,764

 
 

Xerox Corp.

 

1,352

  

14,372

 
  

432,669

 

Insurance – 1.0%

   
 

ACE, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

209

  

24,422

 
 

Admiral Group PLC

 

350

  

8,559

 
 

Aegon NV

 

1,067

  

6,064

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Insurance – (continued)

   
 

Aflac, Inc.

 

218

  

$13,058

 
 

Ageas

 

227

  

10,557

 
 

AIA Group, Ltd.

 

1,400

  

8,418

 
 

Allianz SE

 

47

  

8,353

 
 

Allstate Corp.

 

200

  

12,418

 
 

American International Group, Inc.

 

178

  

11,031

 
 

AMP, Ltd.

 

1,599

  

6,791

 
 

Aon PLC

 

199

  

18,350

 
 

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

 

322

  

5,920

 
 

Assurant, Inc.

 

156

  

12,564

 
 

Aviva PLC

 

873

  

6,640

 
 

AXA SA

 

259

  

7,100

 
 

Baloise Holding AG

 

78

  

9,940

 
 

Chubb Corp.

 

110

  

14,590

 
 

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

 

262

  

15,503

 
 

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

300

  

5,080

 
 

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

 

14

  

6,647

 
 

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Class A*

 

708

  

2,641

 
 

Great-West Lifeco, Inc.

 

353

  

8,810

 
 

Hannover Rueck SE

 

78

  

8,954

 
 

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

195

  

8,475

 
 

Insurance Australia Group, Ltd.

 

2,562

  

10,377

 
 

Intact Financial Corp.

 

152

  

9,743

 
 

Legal & General Group PLC

 

2,220

  

8,763

 
 

Lincoln National Corp.

 

173

  

8,695

 
 

Loews Corp.

 

337

  

12,941

 
 

Manulife Financial Corp.

 

453

  

6,791

 
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

 

237

  

13,142

 
 

MetLife, Inc.

 

192

  

9,256

 
 

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

 

300

  

8,912

 
 

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG

 

54

  

10,829

 
 

Old Mutual PLC

 

2,321

  

6,120

 
 

Power Corp. of Canada

 

340

  

7,112

 
 

Power Financial Corp.

 

356

  

8,185

 
 

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

 

192

  

8,636

 
 

Progressive Corp.

 

448

  

14,246

 
 

Prudential Financial, Inc.

 

117

  

9,525

 
 

Prudential PLC

 

299

  

6,747

 
 

QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.

 

810

  

7,429

 
 

RSA Insurance Group PLC

 

808

  

5,080

 
 

Sampo Oyj - Class A

 

174

  

8,886

 
 

SCOR SE

 

206

  

7,725

 
 

Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc.

 

200

  

6,675

 
 

Standard Life PLC

 

1,216

  

6,985

 
 

Sun Life Financial, Inc.

 

259

  

8,078

 
 

Suncorp Group, Ltd.

 

1,060

  

9,375

 
 

Swiss Life Holding AG*

 

39

  

10,567

 
 

Swiss Re AG

 

109

  

10,684

 
 

T&D Holdings, Inc.

 

500

  

6,694

 
 

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

 

200

  

7,842

 
 

Torchmark Corp.

 

219

  

12,518

 
 

Travelers Cos., Inc.

 

146

  

16,478

 
 

Unum Group

 

296

  

9,854

 
 

Willis Group Holdings PLC*

 

173

  

8,403

 
 

XL Group PLC

 

562

  

22,019

 
 

Zurich Insurance Group AG*

 

32

  

8,258

 
  

574,455

 

Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.1%

   
 

Amazon.com, Inc.*

 

12

  

8,111

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Internet & Catalog Retail – (continued)

   
 

Expedia, Inc.

 

54

  

$6,712

 
 

Netflix, Inc.*

 

66

  

7,549

 
 

Priceline Group, Inc.*

 

7

  

8,925

 
 

Rakuten, Inc.

 

500

  

5,837

 
 

TripAdvisor, Inc.*

 

80

  

6,820

 
  

43,954

 

Internet Software & Services – 0.3%

   
 

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

 

202

  

10,631

 
 

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A*,†

 

29

  

22,562

 
 

Alphabet, Inc. - Class C

 

31

  

23,525

 
 

eBay, Inc.*,†

 

618

  

16,983

 
 

Facebook, Inc. - Class A*

 

125

  

13,083

 
 

VeriSign, Inc.*,†

 

267

  

23,325

 
 

Yahoo! Japan Corp.

 

4,100

  

16,853

 
 

Yahoo!, Inc.*

 

390

  

12,971

 
  

139,933

 

Leisure Products – 0%

   
 

Hasbro, Inc.

 

146

  

9,835

 
 

Mattel, Inc.

 

425

  

11,547

 
  

21,382

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.2%

   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

 

337

  

14,090

 
 

PerkinElmer, Inc.

 

315

  

16,875

 
 

QIAGEN NV*

 

756

  

20,631

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

 

138

  

19,575

 
 

Waters Corp.*

 

115

  

15,477

 
  

86,648

 

Machinery – 0.6%

   
 

Alfa Laval AB

 

466

  

8,563

 
 

ANDRITZ AG

 

138

  

6,755

 
 

Atlas Copco AB - Class A

 

267

  

6,596

 
 

Atlas Copco AB - Class B

 

217

  

5,024

 
 

Caterpillar, Inc.

 

172

  

11,689

 
 

CNH Industrial NV

 

693

  

4,774

 
 

Cummins, Inc.

 

109

  

9,593

 
 

Deere & Co.

 

159

  

12,127

 
 

Dover Corp.

 

201

  

12,323

 
 

FANUC Corp.

 

100

  

17,540

 
 

Flowserve Corp.

 

232

  

9,763

 
 

GEA Group AG

 

174

  

7,071

 
 

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

 

196

  

18,165

 
 

IMI PLC

 

512

  

6,502

 
 

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

 

207

  

11,445

 
 

Joy Global, Inc.

 

292

  

3,682

 
 

JTEKT Corp.

 

600

  

10,010

 
 

Komatsu, Ltd.

 

700

  

11,603

 
 

Kone Oyj - Class B

 

212

  

9,023

 
 

MAN SE

 

217

  

21,858

 
 

Metso Oyj

 

290

  

6,523

 
 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

 

3,000

  

13,313

 
 

PACCAR, Inc.

 

214

  

10,144

 
 

Parker Hannifin Corp.

 

111

  

10,765

 
 

Pentair PLC

 

334

  

16,543

 
 

Sandvik AB

 

632

  

5,548

 
 

Schindler Holding AG

 

60

  

10,067

 
 

SKF AB - Class B

 

422

  

6,864

 
 

Snap-on, Inc.

 

95

  

16,286

 
 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

 

145

  

15,476

 
 

Volvo AB - Class B

 

597

  

5,598

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Machinery – (continued)

   
 

Wartsila Oyj Abp

 

186

  

$8,519

 
 

Weir Group PLC

 

272

  

4,009

 
 

Xylem, Inc.

 

331

  

12,082

 
  

345,843

 

Marine – 0%

   
 

AP Moeller - Maersk A/S - Class A

 

5

  

6,463

 
 

Kuehne + Nagel International AG

 

85

  

11,698

 
  

18,161

 

Media – 0.6%

   
 

Altice NV - Class A*

 

99

  

1,425

 
 

Altice NV - Class B*

 

33

  

481

 
 

Cablevision Systems Corp. - Class A

 

172

  

5,487

 
 

CBS Corp. - Class B

 

156

  

7,352

 
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

 

192

  

10,835

 
 

Dentsu, Inc.

 

100

  

5,558

 
 

Discovery Communications, Inc. - Class A*

 

242

  

6,457

 
 

Discovery Communications, Inc. - Class C*

 

256

  

6,456

 
 

Eutelsat Communications SA

 

416

  

12,476

 
 

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

 

1,000

  

10,975

 
 

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

 

504

  

11,733

 
 

ITV PLC

 

2,020

  

8,236

 
 

Kabel Deutschland Holding AG

 

105

  

13,024

 
 

Lagardere SCA

 

331

  

9,894

 
 

Liberty Global PLC - Class A*

 

155

  

6,566

 
 

Liberty Global PLC - Class C*

 

191

  

7,787

 
 

News Corp. - Class A

 

630

  

8,417

 
 

Numericable-SFR SAS

 

86

  

3,131

 
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

 

191

  

14,451

 
 

Pearson PLC

 

507

  

5,500

 
 

Publicis Groupe SA

 

109

  

7,270

 
 

RELX NV

 

727

  

12,276

 
 

RELX PLC

 

727

  

12,827

 
 

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. - Class A

 

159

  

8,778

 
 

SES SA (FDR)

 

365

  

10,143

 
 

Shaw Communications, Inc. - Class B

 

702

  

12,076

 
 

Singapore Press Holdings, Ltd.

 

9,700

  

26,965

 
 

Sky PLC

 

595

  

9,753

 
 

TEGNA, Inc.

 

281

  

7,171

 
 

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

 

49

  

9,094

 
 

Time Warner, Inc.

 

129

  

8,342

 
 

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. - Class A

 

327

  

8,881

 
 

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

 

154

  

6,339

 
 

Vivendi SA

 

348

  

7,510

 
 

Walt Disney Co.

 

107

  

11,244

 
 

Wolters Kluwer NV

 

356

  

11,978

 
 

WPP PLC

 

513

  

11,819

 
  

338,707

 

Metals & Mining – 0.4%

   
 

Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd.

 

286

  

7,518

 
 

Alcoa, Inc.

 

1,096

  

10,818

 
 

Anglo American PLC

 

733

  

3,235

 
 

ArcelorMittal

 

1,019

  

4,315

 
 

Barrick Gold Corp.

 

800

  

5,921

 
 

BHP Billiton PLC

 

1,025

  

11,482

 
 

BHP Billiton, Ltd.

 

921

  

11,983

 
 

Boliden AB

 

694

  

11,756

 
 

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.

 

666

  

2,494

 
 

Franco-Nevada Corp.

 

226

  

10,340

 
 

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

 

546

  

3,696

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Metals & Mining – (continued)

   
 

Glencore PLC

 

3,047

  

$4,064

 
 

Goldcorp, Inc.

 

514

  

5,941

 
 

Iluka Resources, Ltd.

 

2,444

  

10,914

 
 

JFE Holdings, Inc.

 

900

  

14,378

 
 

Newcrest Mining, Ltd.*

 

1,315

  

12,425

 
 

Newmont Mining Corp.

 

416

  

7,484

 
 

Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp.

 

900

  

18,093

 
 

Norsk Hydro ASA

 

3,230

  

12,093

 
 

Nucor Corp.

 

282

  

11,365

 
 

Randgold Resources, Ltd.

 

179

  

10,931

 
 

Rio Tinto PLC

 

342

  

9,979

 
 

Rio Tinto, Ltd.

 

321

  

10,455

 
 

Silver Wheaton Corp.

 

592

  

7,360

 
 

South32, Ltd.*

 

10,477

  

8,129

 
 

ThyssenKrupp AG

 

465

  

9,267

 
  

236,436

 

Multiline Retail – 0.1%

   
 

Canadian Tire Corp, Ltd. - Class A

 

107

  

9,139

 
 

Dollar General Corp.

 

126

  

9,056

 
 

Dollar Tree, Inc.*,†

 

120

  

9,266

 
 

Kohl's Corp.

 

148

  

7,049

 
 

Macy's, Inc.

 

132

  

4,617

 
 

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

 

1,187

  

7,915

 
 

Marui Group Co., Ltd.

 

600

  

9,875

 
 

Next PLC

 

99

  

10,638

 
 

Target Corp.

 

144

  

10,456

 
  

78,011

 

Multi-Utilities – 0.6%

   
 

AGL Energy, Ltd.

 

1,259

  

16,583

 
 

Ameren Corp.

 

366

  

15,822

 
 

Canadian Utilities, Ltd. - Class A

 

694

  

16,022

 
 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

 

725

  

13,311

 
 

Centrica PLC

 

4,215

  

13,550

 
 

CMS Energy Corp.

 

414

  

14,937

 
 

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

 

271

  

17,417

 
 

Dominion Resources, Inc.

 

237

  

16,031

 
 

DTE Energy Co.

 

180

  

14,434

 
 

E.ON SE

 

1,312

  

12,732

 
 

Engie SA

 

885

  

15,699

 
 

National Grid PLC

 

1,946

  

26,891

 
 

NiSource, Inc.

 

600

  

11,706

 
 

PG&E Corp.

 

276

  

14,680

 
 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

 

379

  

14,664

 
 

RWE AG

 

656

  

8,347

 
 

SCANA Corp.

 

265

  

16,030

 
 

Sempra Energy

 

153

  

14,384

 
 

Suez Environment Co.

 

632

  

11,853

 
 

TECO Energy, Inc.

 

561

  

14,951

 
 

Veolia Environnement SA

 

658

  

15,633

 
 

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

 

301

  

15,444

 
  

331,121

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.4%

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

 

229

  

11,125

 
 

Apache Corp.

 

308

  

13,697

 
 

ARC Resources, Ltd.

 

786

  

9,488

 
 

BG Group PLC

 

1,094

  

15,884

 
 

BP PLC

 

2,923

  

15,252

 
 

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

 

620

  

10,968

 
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.

 

451

  

9,851

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – (continued)

   
 

Canadian Oil Sands, Ltd.

 

1,108

  

$6,623

 
 

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

 

779

  

9,854

 
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

 

661

  

2,975

 
 

Chevron Corp.

 

265

  

23,839

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co.

 

139

  

12,424

 
 

Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc.

 

703

  

14,060

 
 

ConocoPhillips

 

386

  

18,022

 
 

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

 

397

  

3,136

 
 

Crescent Point Energy Corp.

 

593

  

6,909

 
 

Devon Energy Corp.

 

319

  

10,208

 
 

Enbridge, Inc.

 

354

  

11,770

 
 

Encana Corp.

 

1,024

  

5,203

 
 

Eni SpA

 

762

  

11,426

 
 

EOG Resources, Inc.

 

205

  

14,512

 
 

EQT Corp.

 

236

  

12,303

 
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

 

336

  

26,191

 
 

Galp Energia SGPS SA

 

928

  

10,810

 
 

Hess Corp.

 

280

  

13,574

 
 

Husky Energy, Inc.

 

735

  

7,602

 
 

Imperial Oil, Ltd.

 

391

  

12,740

 
 

Inpex Corp.

 

2,000

  

19,729

 
 

Inter Pipeline, Ltd.

 

827

  

13,276

 
 

JX Holdings, Inc.

 

4,800

  

20,306

 
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

 

626

  

9,340

 
 

Lundin Petroleum AB*

 

1,001

  

14,548

 
 

Marathon Oil Corp.

 

703

  

8,851

 
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

 

286

  

14,826

 
 

Murphy Oil Corp.

 

480

  

10,776

 
 

Newfield Exploration Co.*

 

368

  

11,982

 
 

Noble Energy, Inc.

 

384

  

12,645

 
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

293

  

19,810

 
 

OMV AG

 

497

  

14,111

 
 

ONEOK, Inc.

 

305

  

7,521

 
 

Origin Energy, Ltd.

 

1,724

  

5,903

 
 

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

 

616

  

13,424

 
 

Phillips 66

 

242

  

19,796

 
 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

 

108

  

13,541

 
 

Range Resources Corp.

 

264

  

6,497

 
 

Repsol SA

 

979

  

10,765

 
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class A

 

701

  

15,768

 
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC - Class B

 

737

  

16,762

 
 

Santos, Ltd.

 

2,255

  

6,045

 
 

Southwestern Energy Co.*,†

 

630

  

4,479

 
 

Spectra Energy Corp.

 

671

  

16,064

 
 

Statoil ASA

 

873

  

12,204

 
 

Suncor Energy, Inc.

 

485

  

12,522

 
 

Tesoro Corp.

 

145

  

15,279

 
 

Total SA

 

358

  

16,052

 
 

Tourmaline Oil Corp.*

 

476

  

7,690

 
 

TransCanada Corp.

 

482

  

15,744

 
 

Tullow Oil PLC*

 

1,685

  

4,115

 
 

Valero Energy Corp.

 

246

  

17,395

 
 

Vermilion Energy, Inc.

 

317

  

8,618

 
 

Williams Cos., Inc.

 

216

  

5,551

 
 

Woodside Petroleum, Ltd.

 

789

  

16,508

 
  

758,889

 

Paper & Forest Products – 0.1%

   
 

International Paper Co.

 

306

  

11,536

 
 

Stora Enso Oyj - Class R

 

1,465

  

13,356

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Paper & Forest Products – (continued)

   
 

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

 

684

  

$12,806

 
  

37,698

 

Personal Products – 0.3%

   
 

Beiersdorf AG

 

205

  

18,747

 
 

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. - Class A

 

272

  

23,952

 
 

Kao Corp.

 

800

  

41,638

 
 

L'Oreal SA

 

89

  

15,019

 
 

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

 

1,100

  

23,148

 
 

Unilever NV

 

291

  

12,681

 
 

Unilever PLC

 

449

  

19,368

 
  

154,553

 

Pharmaceuticals – 1.1%

   
 

Allergan PLC*

 

49

  

15,312

 
 

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

 

1,600

  

23,052

 
 

AstraZeneca PLC

 

420

  

28,580

 
 

Bayer AG

 

148

  

18,623

 
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

 

256

  

17,610

 
 

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

600

  

21,168

 
 

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

 

1,100

  

22,978

 
 

Eisai Co., Ltd.

 

300

  

20,127

 
 

Eli Lilly & Co.

 

206

  

17,358

 
 

Endo International PLC*,†

 

354

  

21,672

 
 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

 

1,357

  

27,463

 
 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC*,†

 

87

  

12,229

 
 

Johnson & Johnson

 

274

  

28,145

 
 

Mallinckrodt PLC*

 

85

  

6,344

 
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

 

365

  

19,279

 
 

Merck KGaA

 

239

  

23,261

 
 

Mylan NV*

 

147

  

7,948

 
 

Novartis AG

 

321

  

27,827

 
 

Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B

 

396

  

23,064

 
 

Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

600

  

21,553

 
 

Perrigo Co. PLC

 

138

  

19,969

 
 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

672

  

21,692

 
 

Roche Holding AG

 

111

  

30,641

 
 

Sanofi

 

219

  

18,704

 
 

Shionogi & Co., Ltd.

 

400

  

18,316

 
 

Shire PLC

 

257

  

17,797

 
 

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

600

  

30,280

 
 

UCB SA

 

202

  

18,268

 
 

Zoetis, Inc.

 

232

  

11,117

 
  

590,377

 

Professional Services – 0.2%

   
 

Adecco SA*

 

92

  

6,331

 
 

Bureau Veritas SA

 

383

  

7,653

 
 

Capita PLC

 

504

  

8,974

 
 

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

 

113

  

11,744

 
 

Equifax, Inc.

 

156

  

17,374

 
 

Experian PLC

 

410

  

7,258

 
 

Intertek Group PLC

 

269

  

11,011

 
 

Nielsen Holdings PLC

 

312

  

14,539

 
 

Randstad Holding NV

 

106

  

6,626

 
 

Robert Half International, Inc.

 

233

  

10,984

 
 

SGS SA

 

6

  

11,451

 
  

113,945

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.9%

   
 

American Tower Corp.

 

127

  

12,313

 
 

Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A

 

139

  

5,564

 
 

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

 

6,200

  

9,974

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (continued)

   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

71

  

$13,073

 
 

Boston Properties, Inc.

 

97

  

12,371

 
 

British Land Co. PLC

 

700

  

8,110

 
 

CapitaLand Mall Trust

 

9,100

  

12,392

 
 

Care Capital Properties, Inc.

 

46

  

1,406

 
 

Crown Castle International Corp.

 

156

  

13,486

 
 

Dexus Property Group

 

2,122

  

11,594

 
 

Equinix, Inc.

 

33

  

9,979

 
 

Equity Residential

 

138

  

11,259

 
 

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

 

54

  

12,928

 
 

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

 

45

  

1,087

 
 

General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

352

  

9,578

 
 

Goodman Group

 

2,520

  

11,511

 
 

GPT Group

 

3,919

  

13,647

 
 

Hammerson PLC

 

937

  

8,287

 
 

HCP, Inc.

 

316

  

12,084

 
 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

 

528

  

8,100

 
 

Intu Properties PLC

 

1,745

  

8,161

 
 

Iron Mountain, Inc.

 

251

  

6,780

 
 

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp.

 

7

  

13,525

 
 

Kimco Realty Corp.

 

440

  

11,642

 
 

Klepierre

 

158

  

7,037

 
 

Land Securities Group PLC

 

468

  

8,119

 
 

Link REIT

 

1,000

  

5,987

 
 

Macerich Co.

 

115

  

9,279

 
 

Mirvac Group

 

8,555

  

12,340

 
 

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

 

348

  

16,607

 
 

Prologis, Inc.

 

341

  

14,636

 
 

Public Storage

 

65

  

16,100

 
 

Realty Income Corp.

 

273

  

14,095

 
 

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

 

462

  

7,911

 
 

Scentre Group

 

4,298

  

13,119

 
 

Segro PLC

 

1,302

  

8,241

 
 

Simon Property Group, Inc.

 

67

  

13,027

 
 

SL Green Realty Corp.

 

108

  

12,202

 
 

Stockland

 

4,166

  

12,443

 
 

Unibail-Rodamco SE

 

24

  

6,113

 
 

Ventas, Inc.

 

184

  

10,383

 
 

Vicinity Centres

 

5,532

  

11,284

 
 

Vornado Realty Trust

 

126

  

12,595

 
 

Welltower, Inc.

 

176

  

11,973

 
 

Westfield Corp.

 

1,454

  

10,073

 
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

 

376

  

11,272

 
  

483,687

 

Real Estate Management & Development – 0.2%

   
 

Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A

 

238

  

7,509

 
 

CapitaLand, Ltd.

 

4,900

  

11,582

 
 

CBRE Group, Inc. - Class A*

 

277

  

9,579

 
 

Cheung Kong Property Holdings, Ltd.

 

1,000

  

6,503

 
 

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.

 

400

  

11,659

 
 

Global Logistic Properties, Ltd.

 

7,000

  

10,619

 
 

LendLease Group

 

846

  

8,789

 
 

New World Development Co., Ltd.

 

9,000

  

8,896

 
 

Swiss Prime Site AG*

 

122

  

9,565

 
 

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

 

1,200

  

7,609

 
 

Vonovia SE

 

296

  

9,183

 
  

101,493

 

Road & Rail – 0.3%

   
 

Asciano, Ltd.

 

2,133

  

13,581

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

23


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Road & Rail – (continued)

   
 

Aurizon Holdings, Ltd.

 

3,186

  

$10,166

 
 

Canadian National Railway Co.

 

168

  

9,393

 
 

Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.

 

54

  

6,898

 
 

CSX Corp.

 

390

  

10,121

 
 

DSV A/S

 

259

  

10,249

 
 

East Japan Railway Co.

 

200

  

19,055

 
 

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

 

184

  

13,498

 
 

Kansas City Southern

 

141

  

10,528

 
 

MTR Corp., Ltd.

 

3,500

  

17,342

 
 

Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd.

 

5,000

  

21,010

 
 

Norfolk Southern Corp.

 

154

  

13,027

 
 

Ryder System, Inc.

 

137

  

7,786

 
 

Union Pacific Corp.

 

147

  

11,495

 
  

174,149

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.6%

   
 

Analog Devices, Inc.

 

214

  

11,838

 
 

Applied Materials, Inc.

 

836

  

15,608

 
 

ARM Holdings PLC

 

1,192

  

18,255

 
 

ASML Holding NV

 

191

  

17,133

 
 

Avago Technologies, Ltd.

 

172

  

24,966

 
 

Broadcom Corp. - Class A

 

362

  

20,931

 
 

First Solar, Inc.*

 

220

  

14,518

 
 

Infineon Technologies AG

 

1,305

  

19,150

 
 

Intel Corp.

 

606

  

20,877

 
 

KLA-Tencor Corp.

 

282

  

19,557

 
 

Lam Research Corp.

 

178

  

14,137

 
 

Linear Technology Corp.

 

395

  

16,776

 
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

 

320

  

14,893

 
 

Micron Technology, Inc.*

 

483

  

6,839

 
 

NVIDIA Corp.

 

600

  

19,776

 
 

Qorvo, Inc.*

 

118

  

6,006

 
 

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

 

94

  

7,222

 
 

STMicroelectronics NV

 

1,740

  

11,686

 
 

Texas Instruments, Inc.

 

332

  

18,197

 
 

Tokyo Electron, Ltd.

 

300

  

18,278

 
 

Xilinx, Inc.

 

342

  

16,064

 
  

332,707

 

Software – 0.6%

   
 

Adobe Systems, Inc.*

 

196

  

18,412

 
 

Autodesk, Inc.*

 

248

  

15,111

 
 

CA, Inc.

 

622

  

17,764

 
 

Citrix Systems, Inc.*,†

 

228

  

17,248

 
 

Dassault Systemes

 

292

  

23,406

 
 

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

 

180

  

12,370

 
 

Gemalto NV

 

190

  

11,411

 
 

Intuit, Inc.

 

179

  

17,273

 
 

Microsoft Corp.

 

473

  

26,242

 
 

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

 

100

  

13,942

 
 

Open Text Corp.

 

468

  

22,441

 
 

Oracle Corp.

 

493

  

18,009

 
 

Red Hat, Inc.*,†

 

187

  

15,485

 
 

Sage Group PLC

 

2,730

  

24,285

 
 

Salesforce.com, Inc.*

 

157

  

12,309

 
 

SAP SE

 

349

  

27,827

 
 

Symantec Corp.

 

683

  

14,343

 
  

307,878

 

Specialty Retail – 0.4%

   
 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

 

52

  

7,827

 
 

AutoNation, Inc.*

 

178

  

10,619

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Specialty Retail – (continued)

   
 

AutoZone, Inc.*

 

20

  

$14,838

 
 

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*

 

189

  

9,119

 
 

Best Buy Co., Inc.

 

212

  

6,455

 
 

CarMax, Inc.*

 

175

  

9,445

 
 

GameStop Corp. - Class A

 

145

  

4,066

 
 

Gap, Inc.

 

272

  

6,718

 
 

Hennes & Mauritz AB - Class B

 

367

  

13,143

 
 

Home Depot, Inc.

 

112

  

14,812

 
 

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

 

270

  

9,297

 
 

Kingfisher PLC

 

1,750

  

8,499

 
 

L Brands, Inc.

 

122

  

11,690

 
 

Lowe's Cos., Inc.

 

161

  

12,242

 
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

 

192

  

10,332

 
 

Staples, Inc.

 

459

  

4,347

 
 

Tiffany & Co.

 

94

  

7,171

 
 

TJX Cos., Inc.

 

170

  

12,055

 
 

Tractor Supply Co.

 

93

  

7,952

 
 

Urban Outfitters, Inc.*

 

210

  

4,778

 
 

USS Co., Ltd.

 

500

  

7,614

 
 

Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.

 

3,700

  

16,102

 
  

209,121

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.4%

   
 

Apple, Inc.

 

157

  

16,526

 
 

BlackBerry, Ltd.*

 

1,825

  

16,937

 
 

Canon, Inc.

 

900

  

27,521

 
 

EMC Corp.

 

750

  

19,260

 
 

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

 

700

  

29,589

 
 

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

 

516

  

7,843

 
 

HP, Inc.

 

516

  

6,109

 
 

Konica Minolta, Inc.

 

1,400

  

14,235

 
 

NEC Corp.

 

7,000

  

22,425

 
 

NetApp, Inc.

 

449

  

11,912

 
 

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

 

2,300

  

23,942

 
 

SanDisk Corp.

 

170

  

12,918

 
 

Seagate Technology PLC

 

271

  

9,935

 
 

Western Digital Corp.

 

174

  

10,449

 
  

229,601

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.3%

   
 

adidas AG

 

122

  

11,919

 
 

Burberry Group PLC

 

442

  

7,785

 
 

Christian Dior SE

 

45

  

7,665

 
 

Cie Financiere Richemont SA

 

121

  

8,713

 
 

Coach, Inc.

 

213

  

6,971

 
 

Fossil Group, Inc.*

 

92

  

3,364

 
 

Gildan Activewear, Inc.

 

288

  

8,189

 
 

Hanesbrands, Inc.

 

252

  

7,416

 
 

Hermes International

 

30

  

10,162

 
 

Kering

 

52

  

8,925

 
 

Li & Fung, Ltd.

 

10,000

  

6,800

 
 

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*

 

102

  

5,352

 
 

Luxottica Group SpA

 

122

  

8,007

 
 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

 

47

  

7,400

 
 

Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd.*

 

298

  

11,938

 
 

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

 

242

  

15,125

 
 

Pandora A/S

 

58

  

7,366

 
 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

 

70

  

7,804

 
 

Swatch Group AG

 

23

  

8,044

 
 

Under Armour, Inc. - Class A

 

74

  

5,965

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – (continued)

   
 

VF Corp.

 

151

  

$9,400

 
  

174,310

 

Tobacco – 0.4%

   
 

Altria Group, Inc.

 

533

  

31,026

 
 

British American Tobacco PLC

 

385

  

21,400

 
 

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

 

327

  

17,287

 
 

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

 

900

  

33,482

 
 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

 

406

  

35,691

 
 

Reynolds American, Inc.

 

736

  

33,966

 
 

Swedish Match AB

 

750

  

26,690

 
  

199,542

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.3%

   
 

Brenntag AG

 

117

  

6,138

 
 

Bunzl PLC

 

309

  

8,585

 
 

Fastenal Co.

 

391

  

15,961

 
 

Finning International, Inc.

 

387

  

5,225

 
 

ITOCHU Corp.

 

1,000

  

11,999

 
 

Marubeni Corp.

 

4,000

  

20,805

 
 

Mitsubishi Corp.

 

700

  

11,812

 
 

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

 

1,400

  

16,839

 
 

Sumitomo Corp.

 

1,400

  

14,451

 
 

United Rentals, Inc.*

 

124

  

8,995

 
 

Wolseley PLC

 

167

  

9,086

 
 

WW Grainger, Inc.

 

69

  

13,979

 
  

143,875

 

Transportation Infrastructure – 0.1%

   
 

Abertis Infraestructuras SA

 

482

  

7,547

 
 

Atlantia SpA

 

297

  

7,907

 
 

Groupe Eurotunnel SE

 

580

  

7,222

 
 

Sydney Airport

 

4,255

  

19,684

 
 

Transurban Group

 

2,157

  

16,452

 
  

58,812

 

Water Utilities – 0.1%

   
 

Severn Trent PLC

 

656

  

21,050

 
 

United Utilities Group PLC

 

1,584

  

21,842

 
  

42,892

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.4%

   
 

KDDI Corp.

 

2,000

  

52,488

 
 

Millicom International Cellular SA (SDR)

 

407

  

23,473

 
 

NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

 

2,800

  

57,873

 
 

Rogers Communications, Inc. - Class B

 

1,174

  

40,494

 
 

SoftBank Group Corp.

 

900

  

45,974

 
 

Vodafone Group PLC

 

5,879

  

19,151

 
  

239,453

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $16,102,548)

 

15,231,747

 

Preferred Stocks – 0%

   

Automobiles – 0%

   
 

Porsche Automobil Holding SE

 

103

  

5,597

 
 

Volkswagen AG

 

41

  

5,959

 
  

11,556

 

Household Products – 0%

   
 

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

 

141

  

15,811

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $34,678)

 

27,367

 

Rights – 0%

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0%

   
 

Repsol SA* (cost $496)

 

979

  

488

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Investment Companies – 58.0%

   

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) – 20.4%

   
 

Deutsche X-trackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares

 

2,209

  

$61,830

 
 

Global X FTSE Greece 20

 

2,727

  

21,707

 
 

Global X MSCI Colombia

 

35,682

  

266,188

 
 

iShares Core S&P 500®

 

30,400

  

6,228,048

 
 

iShares MSCI Brazil Capped

 

19,881

  

411,139

 
 

iShares MSCI Chile Capped

 

16,200

  

517,104

 
 

iShares MSCI EAFE

 

7,100

  

417,125

 
 

iShares MSCI Indonesia

 

2,125

  

44,349

 
 

iShares MSCI Philippines

 

987

  

33,301

 
 

iShares MSCI South Korea Capped

 

2,614

  

129,837

 
 

iShares MSCI Thailand Capped

 

996

  

58,405

 
 

iShares Russell 2000®

 

4,344

  

488,743

 
 

Market Vectors Russia

 

18,685

  

273,735

 
 

Vanguard FTSE Europe

 

22,968

  

1,145,644

 
 

Vanguard FTSE Pacific

 

21,408

  

1,213,191

 
  

11,310,346

 

Money Markets – 37.6%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£

 

20,854,676

  

20,854,676

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $32,720,268)

 

32,165,022

 

Total Investments (total cost $50,931,333) – 89.2%

 

49,463,432

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 10.8%

 

6,011,346

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$55,474,778

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

27


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$38,166,548

 

77.2

%

Japan

 

1,904,991

 

3.8

 

United Kingdom

 

1,355,846

 

2.7

 

Australia

 

1,259,381

 

2.5

 

Canada

 

918,439

 

1.9

 

France

 

820,970

 

1.7

 

Germany

 

655,491

 

1.3

 

Spain

 

606,919

 

1.2

 

Chile

 

517,104

 

1.0

 

Brazil

 

411,139

 

0.8

 

Switzerland

 

383,066

 

0.8

 

Sweden

 

281,226

 

0.6

 

Russia

 

273,735

 

0.5

 

Colombia

 

266,188

 

0.5

 

Netherlands

 

197,880

 

0.4

 

Italy

 

188,485

 

0.4

 

Hong Kong

 

153,994

 

0.3

 

Denmark

 

142,538

 

0.3

 

Singapore

 

142,000

 

0.3

 

Belgium

 

132,729

 

0.3

 

South Korea

 

129,837

 

0.3

 

Finland

 

113,760

 

0.2

 

New Zealand

 

85,402

 

0.2

 

Norway

 

82,574

 

0.2

 

China

 

61,830

 

0.1

 

Thailand

 

58,405

 

0.1

 

Indonesia

 

44,349

 

0.1

 

Philippines

 

33,301

 

0.1

 

Portugal

 

27,140

 

0.1

 

Austria

 

26,458

 

0.1

 

Greece

 

21,707

 

0.0

 
      

Total

 

$49,463,432

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

28

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

                 

Schedule of Foreign Currency Contracts, Open

      

Counterparty/

Currency

Settlement Date

Currency Units Sold/ (Purchased)

 

Currency Value

 

Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)

 
        

Bank of America:

       

Australian Dollar

1/14/16

898,000

$

653,859

$

(4,941)

 

Brazilian Real

1/14/16

410,000

 

103,292

 

5,324

 

British Pound

1/14/16

682,500

 

1,006,024

 

28,203

 

Canadian Dollar

1/14/16

1,238,000

 

894,858

 

17,831

 

Chilean Peso

1/14/16

64,979,000

 

91,693

 

336

 

Colombian Peso

1/14/16

89,269,000

 

28,138

 

(1,218)

 

Euro

1/14/16

2,326,000

 

2,528,041

 

27,488

 

Hong Kong Dollar

1/14/16

(391,000)

 

(50,458)

 

-

 

Indonesian Rupiah

1/14/16

606,488,000

 

43,976

 

(1,222)

 

Japanese Yen

1/14/16

281,397,000

 

2,341,944

 

(34,844)

 

Korean Won

1/14/16

163,276,000

 

139,255

 

(1,274)

 

Malaysian Ringgit

1/14/16

22,000

 

5,125

 

39

 

Mexican Peso

1/14/16

(112,000)

 

(6,496)

 

(87)

 

Philippine Peso

1/14/16

2,606,000

 

55,368

 

(385)

 

Polish Zloty

1/14/16

(23,000)

 

(5,873)

 

63

 

Russian Rouble

1/14/16

4,402,000

 

60,257

 

2,735

 

Singapore Dollar

1/14/16

249,000

 

175,631

 

1,513

 

South African Rand

1/14/16

(20,000)

 

(1,292)

 

(75)

 

Swedish Krona

1/14/16

1,337,000

 

158,545

 

145

 

Thailand Baht

1/14/16

2,438,000

 

67,761

 

(76)

 

Turkish Lira

1/14/16

(36,000)

 

(12,311)

 

72

 
        

Total

  

$

8,277,337

$

39,627

 

Schedule of Futures

                 

Description

 

Number of Contracts

 

Expiration Date

 

Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)

 

Variation Margin
Asset/(Liability)

 

Futures Purchased:

         

10-Year Australian Treasury Bond

 

8

 

3/16

 

$

(357)

 

$

(4,370)

 

10-Year Canadian Government Bond

 

3

 

3/16

  

6,148

  

390

 

10-Year mini-Japanese Government Bond

 

21

 

3/16

  

8,624

  

524

 

10-Year US Treasury Note

 

56

 

3/16

  

(11,828)

  

16,625

 

30-Year Euro-BUXL Bond

 

1

 

3/16

  

1,041

  

-

 

3-Year Australian Treasury Bond

 

74

 

3/16

  

16,412

  

(5,004)

 

BIST National-30 Index

 

57

 

2/16

  

(6,379)

  

(2,883)

 

CBOE VIX Index

 

43

 

1/16

  

29,094

  

10,550

 

Euro STOXX 50 Index

 

46

 

3/16

  

46,767

  

-

 

Euro-BTP Italian Government Bond

 

10

 

3/16

  

3,068

  

-

 

Euro-OAT

 

6

 

3/16

  

2,404

  

-

 

FTSE 100 Index

 

6

 

3/16

  

26,708

  

(2,476)

 

FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index

 

2

 

1/16

  

315

  

(175)

 

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

 

4

 

3/16

  

5,198

  

(712)

 

Hang Seng China Enterprise Index

 

1

 

1/16

  

(555)

  

26

 

KOSPI 200 Index

 

1

 

3/16

  

139

  

85

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

29


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

                        

Description

 

Number of Contracts

 

Expiration Date

 

Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)

 

Variation Margin
Asset/(Liability)

 

Long Gilt

 

3

 

3/16

  

(1,416)

  

1,459

 

Mexican Stock Exchange Price and Quotation Index

 

7

 

3/16

  

3,483

  

(203)

 

mini-MSCI Emerging Markets Index

 

13

 

3/16

  

4,355

  

(1,300)

 

MSCI Taiwan Stock Index

 

10

 

1/16

  

(2,500)

  

800

 

Nikkei 225 Index

 

11

 

3/16

  

(43,450)

  

(7,150)

 

S&P 500® E-mini

 

14

 

3/16

  

(3,850)

  

(13,440)

 

SGX NIFTY 50 Index

 

6

 

1/16

  

36

  

180

 

SPI 200 Index

 

5

 

3/16

  

31,450

  

(3,005)

 

US Treasury Long Bond

 

1

 

3/16

  

664

  

500

 

US Treasury Ultra Bond

 

2

 

3/16

  

2,484

  

2,000

 

WIG20 Index

 

11

 

3/16

  

4,967

  

-

 
      

123,022

 

(7,579)

 

Futures Sold:

         

CBOE VIX Index

 

43

 

2/16

  

(11,524)

  

(5,805)

 

Euro-Bund

 

24

 

3/16

  

6,109

  

-

 
      

(5,415)

 

(5,805)

 

Total

     

$

117,607

 

$

(13,384)

 
            

Schedule of Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps - Sell Protection(1)

   


Reference Asset Type/
Reference Asset

S&P Credit
Rating

Fixed
Rate

Maturity
Date

Notional
Amount (2)

 

Premiums Paid/
(Received)

Unrealized Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Variation Margin
Asset/

(Liability)

Credit Default Swap Index(3)

        

CDX.NA.HY.24

N/A

5%

6/20/20

446,490

USD

$ 30,041

$ (12,514)

$ 399

CDX.NA.IG.24

N/A

1

6/20/20

789,000

USD

13,252

(8,021)

39

iTraxx Europe Crossover Series 23 Version 1

N/A

5

6/20/20

406,000

EUR

38,760

(9,675)

179

iTraxx Europe Series 23 Version 1

N/A

1

6/20/20

711,000

EUR

12,245

(2,289)

121

Total

     

$ 94,298

$ (32,499)

$ 738

(1) If a credit event occurs, the seller of protection will pay a net settlement amount equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the reference asset from related offsetting purchase protection.

(2) If a credit event occurs, the notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to make as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection.

(3) For those index credit default swaps entered into by the Fund to sell protection, “Variation Margin” serves as an indicator of the current status of payment and performance risk and represents the likelihood of an expected gain or loss should the notional amount of the swap be closed or sold at period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference asset’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the swap agreement.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

30

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Adaptive Global Allocation 70-30

Index

An internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the MSCI All Country World IndexSM (70%) and the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (30%).

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets.

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

An unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index composed of stocks of companies located in countries throughout the world. It is designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

  

CDI

Clearing House Electronic Subregister System Depositary Interest

FDR

Fixed Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

PLC

Public Limited Company

RSP

Italian Savings Shares

SDR

Swedish Depositary Receipt

U.S. Shares

Securities of foreign companies trading on an American stock exchange.

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $370,034, which represents 0.7% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

A portion of this security has been segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales, swap agreements, and/or securities with extended settlement dates, the value of which, as of December 31, 2015, is $15,910,469.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

49,290,000

40,662,037

(69,097,361)

20,854,676

$ 17,492

$ 20,854,676

  

Janus Investment Fund

31


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Foreign Government Bonds

$ -

$ 1,729,144

$ -

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

-

309,664

-

Common Stocks

15,231,747

-

-

Preferred Stocks

-

27,367

-

Rights

488

-

-

Investment Companies

11,310,346

20,854,676

-

Total Investments in Securities

$ 26,542,581

$ 22,920,851

$ -

    

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 83,749

$ -

Variation Margin Receivable

33,139

738

-

Total Assets

$ 26,575,720

$ 23,005,338

$ -

    

Liabilities

   

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 44,122

$ -

Variation Margin Payable

46,523

-

-

Total Liabilities

$ 46,523

$ 44,122

$ -

(a) Other financial instruments include forward currency, futures, written options, and swap contracts. Forward currency contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

32

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

50,931,333

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

28,608,756

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

20,854,676

 
 

Restricted cash (Note 1)

  

6,069,000

 
 

Forward currency contracts

  

83,749

 
 

Cash denominated in foreign currency(1)

  

741

 
 

Variation margin receivable

  

33,877

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

1,123

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Dividends

  

33,718

 
  

Interest

  

18,466

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

6,553

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

4,629

 
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

598

 
 

Other assets

  

770

 

Total Assets

 

 

55,716,656

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Due to custodian

  

43,936

 
 

Forward currency contracts

  

44,122

 
 

Variation margin payable

  

46,523

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Registration fees

  

45,219

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

19,594

 
  

Advisory fees

  

10,661

 
  

Professional fees

  

10,527

 
  

Custodian fees

  

6,161

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

1,375

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

1,123

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

1,007

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

493

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

317

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

10,820

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

241,878

 

Net Assets

 

$

55,474,778

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

33


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

57,816,560

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(4,821)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(993,683)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(1,343,278)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

55,474,778

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

640,003

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

68,383

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

9.36

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

9.93

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

1,066,560

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

114,204

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

9.34

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

1,189,653

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

127,245

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.35

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

1,061,404

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

113,348

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.36

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

49,407,451

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

5,276,881

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.36

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

1,044,130

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

111,651

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.35

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,065,577

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

113,927

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.35

 

 

(1) Includes cost of $741.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

34

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

       

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends

 

$

344,565

 
 

Interest

  

22,686

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

  

17,492

 
 

Other income

  

562

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

  

(8,245)

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

377,060

 

Expenses:

    
 

Advisory fees

  

210,749

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

    
  

Class A Shares

  

639

 
  

Class C Shares

  

3,249

 
  

Class S Shares

  

809

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

    
  

Class D Shares

  

453

 
  

Class S Shares

  

809

 
  

Class T Shares

  

844

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

    
  

Class A Shares

  

24

 
  

Class C Shares

  

44

 
  

Class D Shares

  

1,143

 
  

Class I Shares

  

21

 
  

Class N Shares

  

376

 
  

Class S Shares

  

11

 
  

Class T Shares

  

12

 
 

Registration fees

  

47,868

 
 

Professional fees

  

38,052

 
 

Custodian fees

  

30,774

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

  

7,543

 
 

Fund administration fees

  

2,670

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

  

904

 
 

Other expenses

  

16,927

 

Total Expenses

 

 

363,921

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

 

(122,676)

 

Net Expenses

 

 

241,245

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

 

135,815

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

    
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(931,402)

 
 

Futures contracts

  

(60,792)

 
 

Swap contracts

  

(3,090)

 
 

Written options contracts

  

625

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

 

(994,659)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

    
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(893,513)

 
 

Futures contracts

  

163,279

 
 

Swap contracts

  

(26,536)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

 

(756,770)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(1,615,614)

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Period ended
June 30, 2015(1)

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

135,815

 

$

14,626

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(994,659)

  

13,160

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(756,770)

  

(586,508)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(1,615,614)

 

 

(558,722)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(1,400)

  

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(605)

  

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(2,799)

  

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(3,319)

  

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(154,765)

  

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(1,917)

  

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(2,641)

  

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(167,446)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

173,887

  

500,000

 
  

Class C Shares

 

1,032,977

  

25,000

 
  

Class D Shares

 

1,080,788

  

104,792

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,003,324

  

50,000

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(2,484,962)

  

54,238,110

 
  

Class S Shares

 

1,009,810

  

25,000

 
  

Class T Shares

 

1,007,834

  

50,000

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

2,823,658

 

 

54,992,902

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

1,040,598

 

 

54,434,180

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

54,434,180

  

 

 

End of period

$

55,474,778

 

$

54,434,180

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(4,821)

 

$

26,810

 
 

(1) Period from June 23, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class A Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.69

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.02

  

0.01

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.33)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.36

  

$9.69

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.19)%

 

 

(3.10)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$640

  

$485

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$498

  

$496

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.56%

  

13.45%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.11%

  

1.07%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.35%

  

5.04%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

10%

 
          
          

Class C Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.69

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

(0.01)

  

0.01

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.33)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.34

  

$9.69

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.56)%

 

 

(3.10)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,067

  

$24

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$629

  

$25

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.34%

  

14.19%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.89%

  

1.82%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(0.14)%

  

4.29%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

10%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 23, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class D Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.70

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.02

  

0.01

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.35)

  

(0.31)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.35

  

$9.70

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.38)%

 

 

(3.00)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,190

  

$102

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$732

  

$64

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.05%

  

20.64%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.28%

  

0.98%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.42%

  

5.03%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

10%

 
          
          

Class I Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.69

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.04

  

0.01

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.34)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.36

  

$9.69

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.10)%

 

 

(3.10)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,061

  

$48

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$649

  

$50

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.31%

  

13.19%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.86%

  

0.82%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.87%

  

5.29%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

10%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 23, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

38

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class N Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.70

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.02

  

0.01

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.33)

  

(0.31)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.03)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.03)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.36

  

$9.70

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.20)%

 

 

(3.00)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$49,407

  

$53,702

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$51,197

  

$9,234

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.28%

  

67.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.84%

  

0.82%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.50%

  

6.84%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

10%

 
          
          

Class S Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.69

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.02

  

0.01

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.34)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.35

  

$9.69

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.33)%

 

 

(3.10)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,044

  

$24

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$627

  

$25

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.82%

  

13.69%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.37%

  

1.32%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.37%

  

4.79%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

10%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 23, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

          

Class T Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.69

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.03

  

0.01

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.35)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.35

  

$9.69

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.27)%

 

 

(3.10)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,066

  

$48

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$654

  

$50

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.56%

  

13.44%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.11%

  

1.07%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.61%

  

5.04%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

41%

  

10%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from June 23, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

40

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests in a combination of equity and fixed-income investments. The Fund is classified as nondiversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is

  

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Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of

  

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the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that

  

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no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Restricted Cash

As of December 31, 2015, the Fund has restricted cash in the amount of $6,069,000. The restricted cash represents collateral pledged in relation to derivatives and/or securities with extended settlement dates. The carrying value of the restricted cash approximates fair value.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on future contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the period ended December 31, 2015 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of this section.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry of commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

  

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· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital’s ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for nonhedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE shall be used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to take a positive outlook on the related currency. These forward contracts seek to increase exposure to currency risk.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to take a negative outlook on the related currency. These forward contracts seek to increase exposure to currency risk.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly currency value amounts on purchased and sold forward currency contracts are $293,154 and $7,359,876, respectively.

Futures Contracts

A futures contract is an exchange-traded agreement to take or make delivery of an underlying asset at a specific time in the future for a specific predetermined negotiated price. The Fund may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market or other markets pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The Fund is

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

subject to interest rate risk, equity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in futures contracts. The Fund may also use such derivative instruments to hedge or protect from adverse movements in securities prices, currency rates or interest rates. The use of futures contracts may involve risks such as the possibility of illiquid markets or imperfect correlation between the values of the contracts and the underlying securities, or that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations.

Futures contracts on commodities are valued at the settlement price on valuation date on the commodities exchange as reported by an approved vendor. Mini contracts, as defined in the description of the contract, shall be valued using the Actual Settlement Price or “ASET” price type as reported by an approved vendor. In the event that foreign futures trade when the foreign equity markets are closed, the last foreign futures trade price shall be used. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Securities held by the Fund that are designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts are noted on the Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s futures commission merchant.

With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.

During the period, the Fund purchased futures on equity indices to increase exposure to equity risk.

During the period, the Fund sold futures on equity indices to decrease exposure to equity risk.

During the period, the Fund purchased interest rate futures to increase exposure to interest rate risk.

During the period, the Fund sold interest rate futures to decrease exposure to interest rate risk.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on purchased and sold futures contracts are $21,890,347 and $1,485,071, respectively.

Options Contracts

An options contract provides the purchaser with the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a financial instrument at an agreed upon price on or before a specified date. The purchaser pays a premium to the seller for this right. The seller has the corresponding obligation to sell or buy a financial instrument if the purchaser (owner) "exercises" the option. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option, the purchase cost for a written put option, or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. Upon expiration, or closing of the option transaction, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). The difference between the premium paid/received and the market value of the option is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). Option contracts are typically valued using an approved vendor’s option valuation model. To the extent reliable market quotations are available, option contracts are valued using market quotations. In cases when an approved vendor cannot provide coverage for an option and there is no reliable market quotation, a broker quotation or an internal valuation using the Black-Scholes model, the Cox-Rubenstein Binomial Option Pricing Model, or other appropriate option pricing model is used. Certain options contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Variation margin receivable” or “Variation margin payable” (if applicable).

The Fund may use options contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates, the values of equities, or foreign currencies. The Fund generally invests in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings. The use of such instruments may involve certain additional risks as a result of unanticipated movements in the market. A lack of correlation between the value of an instrument underlying an option and the asset being hedged, or unexpected adverse price movements, could render the Fund’s hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. The Fund may be subject to counterparty risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, equity risk, commodity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in options contracts.

Options traded on an exchange are regulated and the terms of the options are standardized. Options traded OTC expose the Fund to counterparty risk in the event that the counterparty does not perform. This risk is mitigated by

  

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having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by having the counterparty post collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

The Fund may purchase put options to hedge against a decline in the value of its portfolio. By using put options in this way, the Fund will reduce any profit it might otherwise have realized in the underlying security by the amount of the premium paid for the put option and by transaction costs. The Fund may purchase call options to hedge against an increase in the price of securities that it may buy in the future. The premium paid for the call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by the Fund upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security rises sufficiently, the option may expire worthless to the Fund. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the options are exercised. Options purchased are reported in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund purchased call options on various ETFs for the purpose of increasing exposure to individual equity risk.

During the period, the Fund purchased put options on various ETFs for the purpose of decreasing exposure to individual equity risk.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on purchased call and put options are $0 and $1,537, respectively. There were no purchased options held at December 31, 2015.

In writing an option, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. When an option is written, the Fund receives a premium and becomes obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options written are reported as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written, at value” (if applicable). The risk in writing call options is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the options are exercised. The risk in writing put options is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the options are exercised. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the options are exercised. Exercise of an option written by the Fund could result in the Fund buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.

During the period, the Fund wrote put options on various ETFs for the purpose of increasing exposure to individual equity risk and/or generating income.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on written put options is $55. There were no written options held at December 31, 2015.

Written option activity for the period ended December 31, 2015 is indicated in the table below:

    

 

Number of

Contracts

 

Premiums

Received

Options outstanding at June 30, 2015

-

$

-

Options written

25

 

625

Options closed

-

 

-

Options expired

(25)

 

(625)

Options exercised

-

 

-

Options outstanding at December 31, 2015

-

$

-

Swaps

Swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for periods ranging from a day to more than one year to exchange one set of cash flows for another. The most significant factor in the performance of swap agreements is the change in value of the specific index, security, or currency, or other factors that determine the amounts of payments due to and from the Fund. The use of swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. Swap transactions may in some instances involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets by the Fund or its counterparty to collateralize obligations under the swap. If the other party to a swap that is not collateralized defaults, the Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligations to the Fund. If the other party to a swap

  

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defaults, the Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If the Fund utilizes a swap at the wrong time or judges market conditions incorrectly, the swap may result in a loss to the Fund and reduce the Fund’s total return.

Swap agreements also bear the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty. Swap agreements are typically privately negotiated and entered into in the OTC market. However, certain swap agreements are required to be cleared through a clearinghouse and traded on an exchange or swap execution facility. Swaps that are required to be cleared are required to post initial and variation margins in accordance with the exchange requirements. Regulations enacted require the Fund to centrally clear certain interest rate and credit default index swaps through a clearinghouse or central counterparty (“CCP”). To clear a swap with a CCP, the Fund will submit the swap to, and post collateral with, a futures clearing merchant (“FCM”) that is a clearinghouse member. Alternatively, the Fund may enter into a swap with a financial institution other than the FCM (the “Executing Dealer”) and arrange for the swap to be transferred to the FCM for clearing. The Fund may also enter into a swap with the FCM itself. The CCP, the FCM, and the Executing Dealer are all subject to regulatory oversight by the CFTC. A default or failure by a CCP or an FCM, or the failure of a swap to be transferred from an Executing Dealer to the FCM for clearing, may expose the Fund to losses, increase its costs, or prevent the Fund from entering or exiting swap positions, accessing collateral, or fully implementing its investment strategies. The regulatory requirement to clear certain swaps could, either temporarily or permanently, reduce the liquidity of cleared swaps or increase the costs of entering into those swaps.

Index swaps, interest rate swaps, and credit default swaps are valued using an approved vendor supplied price. Basket swaps are valued using a broker supplied price. Equity swaps that consist of a single underlying equity are valued either at the closing price, the latest bid price, or the last sale price on the primary market or exchange it trades. The market value of swap contracts are aggregated by positive and negative values and are disclosed separately as an asset or liability on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Realized gains and losses are reported on the Fund’s Statement of Operations (if applicable). The change in unrealized net appreciation or depreciation during the period is included in the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk or credit risk is the discounted value of the payments to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. The risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

The Fund may enter into various types of credit default swap agreements, including OTC credit default swap agreements and index credit default swaps (“CDX”), for investment purposes and to add leverage to its portfolio. Credit default swaps are a specific kind of counterparty agreement that allow the transfer of third party credit risk from one party to the other. One party in the swap is a lender and faces credit risk from a third party, and the counterparty in the credit default swap agrees to insure this risk in exchange for regular periodic payments. Credit default swaps could result in losses if the Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company or companies on which the credit default swap is based. Credit default swap agreements may involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to risks relating to the reference obligation, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk. The Fund will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it sells a credit default swap than when it purchases a credit default swap. As a buyer of a credit default swap, the Fund may lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. As seller of a credit default swap, if a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the Fund, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than what it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the Fund.

As a buyer of credit protection, the Fund is entitled to receive the par (or other agreed-upon) value of a referenced debt obligation from the counterparty to the contract in the event of a default or other credit event by a third party, such as a U.S. or foreign issuer, on the debt obligation. In return, the Fund as buyer would pay to the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no credit event has occurred. If no credit event occurs, the Fund would have spent the stream of payments and potentially received no benefit from the contract.

If the Fund is the seller of credit protection against a particular security, the Fund would receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate against potential credit events. As the seller in a credit default swap contract, the Fund would be required to pay the par value (the “notional value”) (or other agreed-upon value) of a referenced debt obligation to the counterparty in the event of a default by a third party, such as a U.S. or foreign corporate issuer, on the debt

  

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obligation. In return, the Fund would receive from the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default has occurred. If no default occurs, the Fund would keep the stream of payments and would have no payment obligations. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional value of the swap. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund as a seller could be required to make in a credit default transaction would be the notional amount of the agreement.

The Fund may invest in CDXs. A CDX is a swap on an index of credit default swaps. CDXs allow an investor to manage credit risk or take a position on a basket of credit entities (such as credit default swaps or commercial mortgage-backed securities) in a more efficient manner than transacting in a single-name CDS. If a credit event occurs in one of the underlying companies, the protection is paid out via the delivery of the defaulted bond by the buyer of protection in return for a payment of notional value of the defaulted bond by the seller of protection or it may be settled through a cash settlement between the two parties. The underlying company is then removed from the index. If the Fund holds a long position in a CDX, the Fund would indirectly bear its proportionate share of any expenses paid by a CDX. A Fund holding a long position in CDXs typically receives income from principal or interest paid on the underlying securities. By investing in CDXs, the Fund could be exposed to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk of the issuers of the underlying loan obligations and of the CDX markets. If there is a default by the CDX counterparty, the Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. CDXs also bear the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty.

During the period, the Fund sold protection via the credit default swap market in order to gain credit risk exposure to individual corporates, countries and/or credit indices where gaining this exposure via the cash bond market was less attractive.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on credit default swaps which are long the reference asset is $72,410.

Total return swaps involve an exchange by two parties in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of an underlying asset, which includes both the income it generates and any capital gains over the payment period. A fixed-income total return swap may be written on many different kinds of underlying reference assets, and may include different indices for various kinds of debt securities (e.g., U.S. investment grade bonds, high-yield bonds, or emerging market bonds).

During the period, the Fund entered into total return swaps on a custom basket of equity securities to increase exposure to equity risk. These total return swaps require the Fund to pay a floating reference interest rate, and an amount equal to the negative price movement of securities or an index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. The Fund will receive payments equal to the positive price movement of the same securities or index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract and, in some cases, dividends paid on the securities.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on total return swaps which are long the reference asset is $(11,754).

  

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The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015.

             

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of December 31, 2015

             

 

 

 

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Asset Derivatives:

           

Forward currency contracts

 

$

-

$

83,749

$

-

$

-

$

83,749

Variation margin receivable

 

 

738

 

-

 

11,641

 

21,498

 

33,877

Total Asset Derivatives

 

$

738

$

83,749

$

11,641

$

21,498

$

117,626

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

           

Forward currency contracts

 

$

-

$

44,122

$

-

$

-

$

44,122

Variation margin payable

 

 

-

 

-

 

37,149

 

9,374

 

46,523

Total Liability Derivatives

 

$

-

$

44,122

$

37,149

$

9,374

$

90,645

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015.

             

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015

             

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Futures contracts

 

$

-

$

-

$

(257,344)

$

196,552

$

(60,792)

Investments and foreign currency transactions

  

-

 

(64,521)

 

18,856*

 

-

 

(45,665)

Swap contracts

  

30,620

 

-

 

(33,710)

 

-

 

(3,090)

Written options contracts

  

-

 

-

 

625

 

-

 

625

Total

 

$

30,620

$

(64,521)

$

(271,573)

$

196,552

$

(108,922)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Futures contracts

 

$

-

$

-

$

143,861

$

19,418

$

163,279

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

-

 

41,590

 

-

 

-

 

41,590

Swap contracts

  

(26,536)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(26,536)

Total

 

$

(26,536)

$

41,590

$

143,861

$

19,418

$

178,333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Amounts relate to purchased options.

           

Please see the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the Fund’s “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments.”

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-

  

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income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is

  

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always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Exchange-Traded Funds

The Fund may invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to gain exposure to a particular portion of the market. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may be actively managed or passively managed, that generally seek to track the performance of a specific index. ETFs are traded on a national securities exchange at market prices that may vary from the net asset value of their underlying investments. Accordingly, there may be times when an ETF trades at a premium or discount. When the Fund invests in an ETF, in addition to directly bearing the expenses associated with its own operations, it will bear a pro rata portion of the ETF's expenses. As a result, the cost of investing in a Fund may be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in stocks and bonds. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained. Similarly, because the value of ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, the Fund may not be able to purchase or sell an ETF at the most optimal time, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities. Because the Fund may invest in a broad range of ETFs, such risks may include, but are not limited to, leverage risk, foreign exposure risk, interest rate risk, and commodity-linked investments risk.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see either the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2015” table located in Note 2 of these Notes to Financial Statements and/or the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

     

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts

of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Bank of America

$83,749

$(44,122)

$-

$39,627

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Liabilities

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Bank of America

$44,122

$(44,122)

$-

$-

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

  

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(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

The Fund does not exchange collateral on its forward currency contracts with its counterparties; however, the Fund may segregate cash or high-grade securities in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Such segregated assets, if with the Fund’s custodian, are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the Fund’s corresponding forward currency contracts.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $2 Billion

0.75

Next $2 Billion

0.72

Over $4 Billion

0.70

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.82%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

For a period of three years subsequent to the Fund’s commencement of operations, or until the Fund’s assets exceed the first breakpoint in the investment advisory fee schedule, whichever occurs first, Janus Capital may recover from the

  

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Fund fees and expenses previously waived or reimbursed, which could then be considered a deferral, if the Fund’s expense ratio, including recovered expenses, falls below the expense limit. If applicable, this amount is disclosed as “Recoupment expense” on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Capital reimbursed the Fund $122,663 of fees and expenses that are eligible for recoupment. As of December 31, 2015, the aggregate amount of recoupment that may potentially be made to Janus Capital is $260,125. The recoupment of such reimbursements expires June 23, 2018.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such

  

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costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. There were no upfront sales charges retained by Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption

  

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of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the period ended December 31, 2015.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

73

%

1

%

 

Class C Shares

97

 

2

  

Class D Shares

89

 

2

  

Class I Shares

100

 

2

  

Class N Shares

100

 

89

  

Class S Shares

99

 

2

  

Class T Shares

99

 

2

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

5. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 51,331,843

$ 608,629

$ (2,477,040)

$ (1,868,411)

    
  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Period ended June 30, 2015(1)

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

18,238

$ 172,540

 

50,000

$ 500,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

151

1,400

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(6)

(53)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

18,383

$ 173,887

 

50,000

$ 500,000

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

111,639

$ 1,032,372

 

2,500

$ 25,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

65

605

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

111,704

$ 1,032,977

 

2,500

$ 25,000

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

119,106

$ 1,103,769

 

10,537

$ 104,792

Reinvested dividends and distributions

301

2,789

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(2,699)

(25,770)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

116,708

$ 1,080,788

 

10,537

$ 104,792

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

107,991

$ 1,000,005

 

5,000

$ 50,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

357

3,319

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

108,348

$ 1,003,324

 

5,000

$ 50,000

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

46,789

$ 436,503

 

5,543,337

$ 54,279,467

Reinvested dividends and distributions

16,659

154,765

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(325,659)

(3,076,230)

 

(4,245)

(41,357)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(262,211)

$ (2,484,962)

 

5,539,092

$ 54,238,110

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

108,946

$ 1,007,904

 

2,500

$ 25,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

205

1,906

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

109,151

$ 1,009,810

 

2,500

$ 25,000

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

114,349

$ 1,059,275

 

5,000

$ 50,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

285

2,641

 

-

-

Shares repurchased

(5,707)

(54,082)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

108,927

$ 1,007,834

 

5,000

$ 50,000

(1)

Period from June 23, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$12,118,641

$ 16,953,544

$ -

$ -

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), and none of whom is affiliated with Janus Capital, the investment adviser of Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund (the “New Fund”), met on March 11-12, 2015 to consider the proposed investment advisory agreement for the New Fund. In the course of their consideration of this agreement, the Trustees met in executive session and were advised by their independent legal counsel. In this regard, prior to the meeting and at earlier meetings, the Trustees received and reviewed extensive information provided by Janus Capital. The Trustees also had been provided and had considered various data and information in connection with their annual consideration of the investment advisory agreements in place with Janus Capital, including information provided by their independent fee consultant, and certain of that data was relevant to their consideration of the proposed agreement with Janus Capital for the New Fund. Based on their evaluation of the information available to them, the Trustees unanimously approved the investment advisory agreement for the New Fund for an initial term through February 2017, subject to earlier termination as provided for in the agreements.

In considering the agreements and reaching their conclusions, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by Janus Capital, taking into account the investment objective, strategy, and policies of the New Fund. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital, particularly noting those employees who will provide investment and risk management services to the New Fund. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the New Fund by Janus Capital, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the New Fund, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the New Fund’s investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the New Fund and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by Janus Capital were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the proposed investment advisory agreement. They also concluded that Janus Capital had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the New Fund effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of the New Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds. The Trustees noted that they had previously reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital (for which Janus Capital provides only or primarily portfolio management services). The Trustees noted that Janus Capital would perform significant additional services for the New Fund relative to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Fund’s other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance

  

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and numerous other services, and that, in servicing the Fund, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks that it does not assume in servicing its other clients.

The Trustees concluded that the advisory fee to be paid by the New Fund was reasonable in relation to the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital charges to other clients, to the extent applicable, and the expense limitation agreement agreed to by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the New Fund increase. They also noted that the proposed annual advisory fee rate, which includes potential breakpoints as assets increase, provides the opportunity for shareholders to benefit from any economies of scale that may be present. The Trustees also noted that the New Fund is part of the Janus funds complex, which means, among other things, that the New Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Janus funds.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates from their relationships with the New Fund. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital would separately serve the New Fund as transfer agent and distributor, respectively. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by the New Fund therefor, the New Fund and Janus Capital may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital will benefit from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the New Fund and that the Fund will benefit from Janus Capital’s receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital They further concluded that the success of the New Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital could enhance Janus Capital’s ability to serve the New Fund. After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors, the Trustees, all of whom are independent Trustees, determined to approve the investment advisory agreement for the New Fund.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

  

Management Commentary and Consolidated Schedule of

 

Investments

1

Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Other

 

Information

10

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

11

Consolidated Statement of Operations

13

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

14

Consolidated Financial Highlights

15

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

19

Additional Information

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We invest in a portfolio of traditional and nontraditional investable risk factors distilled from traditional asset classes, each a type of risk premium. We combine these independent risk premia into a liquid portfolio that seeks to deliver consistent, absolute returns with low correlation to stocks and bonds.

  

John Fujiwara

co-portfolio manager

Richard R Lindsey

co-portfolio manager

Andrew Weisman

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund’s Class I Shares returned -4.22%, compared with a return of 0.65% for its primary benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, and 1.53% for its secondary benchmark, LIBOR + 3%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

Global stock indices lost ground during the second half of 2015. Slowing growth expectations in China and the subsequent sell-off in the country’s stock markets weighed on markets during the first half of the period. The policy responses of Chinese authorities, which included a devaluation of the country’s currency, the renminbi, further added to investor discomfort. Despite a rally at the beginning of the fourth quarter, stock investors later became concerned with renewed weakness in energy markets. Prices on global crude benchmarks dropped to multi-year lows on the back of surging inventory and OPEC’s decision to not curtail production. The European Central Bank’s (ECB) plan to extend its asset-buying program failed to meet expectations, sending the region’s stock indices into a tailspin.

Segments of the fixed income market experienced diverging trajectories during the period amid uncertain expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate policy and concerns of the potential impact of weaker-than-expected growth in China on the global economy. Ultimately the U.S. Treasury yield curve flattened as the Fed’s decision to increase the overnight borrowing rate raised the short end of the curve while tame inflation data supported lower yields on the long end of the curve. High-yield corporate spreads widened considerably – due, in part, to weakness in the energy sector – as did the spreads of investment-grade corporates.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

We invest in a portfolio of traditional and nontraditional investable risk-premium strategies derived from equity, fixed income, currency and commodity investments. By targeting a broad collection of statistically independent sources of return, we believe we are in a position to create a more robust portfolio that provides, over time, a generally more stable source of return that can reduce overall portfolio volatility.

The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and its secondary benchmark, LIBOR +3%, on a semiannual basis.

The Fund’s equity strategies detracted from the Fund’s performance during the period. The equity emerging strategy, which looks to capture the potential return associated with holding equities in companies of lesser-developed economies, was the largest detractor. The continued weakness in the commodities space weighed on emerging market economies, which impacted the strategy’s performance. The equity value strategy also underperformed. This strategy aims to capture the potential returns associated with holding value equities while also being short growth stocks. Since the energy sector has become an increasingly significant component of value indices, the strategy’s performance was impacted as energy markets traded lower throughout the period and underperformed growth stocks.

One of the leading detractors from returns was the rates momentum strategy, which looks to capture the persistence in the movement of interest rates generally associated with the gradual but deliberate implementation of global central bank policy. This strategy was negatively impacted by the Fed’s lack of clear communication early in the period as to when it would initiate interest rate hikes, which kept the market from forming a consensus view. By the time it became clear that the Fed would hike rates in December, the market was trying to digest the disappointment of the ECB’s plan to extend its asset-

  

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buying program falling below expectations. Since the plan was less dovish than anticipated, the little momentum that was present reversed.

The leading contributors to returns were the Fund’s three commodity strategies. Because these strategies were short energy – specifically crude oil – during the period, they benefited as energy prices remained low due to continued oversupply. The unseasonably warm weather in the U.S. near the end of the period also aided the strategies’ performance. The commodity curve strategy, especially, was able to capitalize on this price weakness, making it the largest contributor. This strategy seeks to generate returns by providing liquidity to the most “crowded” section of the commodity futures curve; it is typically short the most active front-month contract and long farther-dated tenors.

The commodity momentum strategy, which aims to capture the persistence in the price movement of commodities, also benefited, particularly as energy prices fell sharply in December after previously being relatively range bound. The commodity value strategy was also a contributor. This strategy looks to benefit from identifying relative inventory conditions between commodities and investing in those that are signaling low inventories and selling those that are signaling high inventories.

DERIVATIVES

The Fund makes extensive use of derivatives because they are generally the most efficient and liquid way to gain our desired exposures. Swaps are used to take exposures in equity, fixed income and commodity indices. Futures are used to take exposures in commodities, currencies and long-end fixed income markets. Forwards are employed to take exposures in foreign currencies, generally one week in length. In aggregate, these positions detracted from performance. Please see “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

Although we do not believe in forecasting a market’s particular direction, we remain mindful of ongoing volatility in the financial markets.

Elevated volatility near the end of the period, especially within the currency market, caused the Fund’s models to reduce the weighting to the currency momentum strategy. Amid continued volatility in the energy space, the models also reduced the allocations to the equity value strategy and the commodity curve strategy. The allocations of the equity size and equity emerging strategies were increased.

Thank you for investing in Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

Asset Allocation

 

Equity

39.4%

Commodity

32.5%

Fixed Income

13.2%

Tradeable Cash

9.2%

Currency

5.7%

 

100.0%

  

The allocations shown reflect absolute notional exposures to various asset classes. The allocations are calculated net of cash segregated for future obligations.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
       

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-4.44%

-5.39%

-1.31%

 

1.61%

1.51%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-9.94%

-10.79%

-3.23%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-4.71%

-6.14%

-1.86%

 

2.36%

2.25%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-5.65%

-7.07%

-1.86%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-4.33%

-5.28%

-1.20%

 

1.73%

1.43%

Class I Shares

 

-4.22%

-5.17%

-1.10%

 

1.36%

1.26%

Class N Shares

 

-4.31%

-5.16%

-1.07%

 

1.37%

1.25%

Class S Shares

 

-4.16%

-5.31%

-1.41%

 

1.84%

1.75%

Class T Shares

 

-4.24%

-5.28%

-1.24%

 

1.60%

1.51%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

 

0.65%

0.55%

1.41%

 

 

 

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) + 3%

 

1.53%

3.26%

3.58%**

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

4th

4th

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Multialternative Funds

 

-

362/469

228/263

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest.

  

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Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public

  

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offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

There is a risk that the Fund’s investments will correlate with stocks and bonds to a greater degree than anticipated, and the investment process may not achieve the desired results. The Fund may underperform during up markets and be negatively affected in down markets.  Diversification does not assure a profit or eliminate the risk of loss. 

Investments in commodities, commodity-linked notes, securities derivatives, futures, foreign securities, short sales and investments through a nonregistered subsidiary provide exposure to certain special risks, including greater volatility and loss of interest and principal, and may not be appropriate for all investors. Commodities are speculative and may fluctuate widely based on a variety of factors, including market movements, economic events and supply and demand disruptions. Derivatives involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying securities, including gains or losses which, as a result of leverage, can be substantially greater than the derivatives’ original cost. Short sales are speculative transactions with potentially unlimited losses, and the use of leverage can magnify the effect of losses.

Holding a meaningful portion of assets in cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The Fund’s inception date – December 28, 2012

** The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) + 3% since inception returns are calculated from December 31, 2012.

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$955.60

$7.62

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.34

$7.86

1.55%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$952.90

$11.29

 

$1,000.00

$1,013.57

$11.64

2.30%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$956.70

$7.08

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.90

$7.30

1.44%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$957.80

$6.35

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.65

$6.55

1.29%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$956.90

$6.25

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.75

$6.44

1.27%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$958.40

$5.51

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.51

$5.69

1.12%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$957.60

$5.27

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.76

$5.43

1.07%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Investment Companies – 35.1%

   

Money Markets – 35.1%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%(a),ºº,£ (cost $20,844,170)

 

20,844,170

  

$20,844,170

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 64.9%

 

38,520,193

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$59,364,363

 

Schedule of Futures

                       

Description

 

Number of Contracts

 

Expiration Date

 

Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)

 

Variation Margin
Asset/(Liability)

 

Futures Purchased:

         

Copper(a)

 

3

 

5/16

 

$

3,221

 

$

(788)

 

Gold(a)

 

1

 

4/16

  

(1,330)

  

40

 

Live Cattle(a)

 

9

 

6/16

  

(932)

  

90

 

S&P 500® E-mini

 

48

 

3/16

  

(89,640)

  

(46,080)

 

Silver(a)

 

2

 

5/16

  

(3,710)

  

(400)

 

Soybean(a)

 

11

 

11/16

  

(16,953)

  

(3,025)

 

Sugar #11 (World)(a)

 

29

 

5/16

  

25,581

  

5,197

 

U.S. Dollar Index

 

131

 

3/16

  

(159,466)

  

51,221

 
      

(243,229)

 

6,255

 

Futures Sold:

         

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note

 

81

 

3/16

 

$

41,387

 

$

(24,047)

 

Brent Crude(a)

 

20

 

4/16

  

10,237

  

(16,400)

 

Coffee 'C'(a)

 

17

 

5/16

  

(22,805)

  

(19,444)

 

Corn(a)

 

44

 

5/16

  

46,330

  

1,650

 

Cotton(a)

 

25

 

5/16

  

(11,976)

  

7,500

 

Soybean(a)

 

7

 

7/16

  

12,600

  

2,188

 

Wheat(a)

 

33

 

7/16

  

(4,542)

  

413

 

WTI Crude(a)

 

21

 

3/16

  

91,791

  

(11,130)

 
      

163,022

 

(59,270)

 

Total

     

$

(80,207)

 

$

(53,015)

 
  

See Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

            

Schedule of Total Return Swaps

           

Unrealized

  

Return Paid

 

Return Received

 

Termination

 

Notional

  

Appreciation/

Counterparty

 

by the Fund

 

by the Fund

 

Date

 

Amount

  

(Depreciation)

            

Barclays Capital, Inc.

 

3 month USD LIBOR plus 20 basis points

 

Barclays U.S. Credit RBI Series-1 Index

 

1/6/16

 

$19,900,000

  

$(171,365)

BNP Paribas(a)

 

If negative, a long/short basket of commodity indexes minus 22 basis points

 

If positive, a long/short basket of commodity indexes minus 22 basis points

 

1/5/16

 

66,400,000

  

295,363

BNP Paribas

 

Russell 1000® Total Return Index

 

1 month USD LIBOR plus 20 basis points

 

1/8/16

 

(6,700,000)

  

120,535

BNP Paribas

 

1 month USD LIBOR minus 10 basis points

 

Russell 2000® Total Return Index

 

1/8/16

 

6,700,000

  

(336,408)

Goldman Sachs International

 

1 month USD LIBOR plus 15 basis points

 

S&P 500® Citigroup Pure Value

 

1/11/16

 

26,801,361

  

(1,174,417)

Goldman Sachs International

 

MSCI Daily Total Return Gross World USD

 

1 month USD LIBOR Plus 25 basis points

 

1/11/16

 

(9,998,803)

  

171,730

Goldman Sachs International

 

1 month USD LIBOR

 

MSCI Daily Total Return Net Emerging Markets

 

1/11/16

 

10,000,171

  

(222,842)

Goldman Sachs International

 

S&P 500® Citigroup Pure Growth

 

1 month USD LIBOR minus 10 basis points

 

1/11/16

 

(26,795,878)

  

501,525

            

Total

          

$(815,879)

  

See Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market.

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

A daily reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds to other banks in the London wholesale money marker (or interbank market).

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

  

(a)

All or a portion of this security is owned by Janus Diversified Alternatives Subsidiary, Ltd. See Note 1 in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

11,849,982

33,033,386

(24,039,198)

20,844,170

$ 18,936

$ 20,844,170

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Investment Companies

$ -

$ 20,844,170

$ -

Total Investments in Securities

$ -

$ 20,844,170

$ -

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value

$ -

$ 1,089,153

$ -

Variation Margin Receivable

68,299

-

-

Total Assets

$ 68,299

$ 21,933,323

$ -

Liabilities

   

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value

$ -

$ 1,905,032

$ -

Variation Margin Payable

121,314

-

-

Total Liabilities

$ 121,314

$ 1,905,032

$ -

(a) Other financial instruments include forward currency, futures, written options, and swap contracts. Forward currency contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Options and swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

20,844,170

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

 

$

20,844,170

 
 

Restricted cash (Note 1)

  

39,515,000

 
 

Outstanding swap contracts, at value

  

1,089,153

 
 

Variation margin receivable

  

68,299

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

1,201

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Fund shares sold

  

11,841

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

4,729

 
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

2,205

 
 

Other assets

  

620

 

Total Assets

 

 

61,537,218

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Due to custodian

  

24,756

 
 

Outstanding swap contracts, at value

  

1,905,032

 
 

Variation margin payable

  

121,314

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Advisory fees

  

39,077

 
  

Professional fees

  

25,545

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

19,507

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

2,507

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

1,753

 
  

Custodian fees

  

1,431

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

1,201

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

533

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

365

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

29,834

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

2,172,855

 

Net Assets

 

$

59,364,363

 

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

62,463,988

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(700,024)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(1,503,652)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(895,949)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

59,364,363

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

2,685,545

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

284,497

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.44

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

10.02

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

1,669,503

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

179,951

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.28

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

3,172,597

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

335,104

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.47

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

1,981,924

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

208,631

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.50

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

47,076,907

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

4,949,342

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.51

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

1,313,468

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

139,655

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.41

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,464,419

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

154,817

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.46

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

$

18,936

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(118)

 

Total Investment Income

 

18,818

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

392,359

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

3,445

 
  

Class C Shares

 

8,500

 
  

Class S Shares

 

1,708

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

1,917

 
  

Class S Shares

 

1,708

 
  

Class T Shares

 

2,357

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

234

 
  

Class I Shares

 

136

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

115

 
  

Class C Shares

 

88

 
  

Class D Shares

 

754

 
  

Class I Shares

 

43

 
  

Class N Shares

 

314

 
  

Class T Shares

 

46

 
 

Registration fees

 

72,946

 
 

Professional fees

 

32,259

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

23,581

 
 

Custodian fees

 

5,355

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

3,028

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

686

 
 

Other expenses

 

9,555

 

Total Expenses

 

561,134

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(149,644)

 

Net Expenses

 

411,490

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(392,672)

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(121,675)

 
 

Futures contracts

 

(1,167,557)

 
 

Swap contracts

 

(374,728)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(1,663,960)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(880)

 
 

Futures contracts

 

83,247

 
 

Swap contracts

 

(804,521)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(722,154)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(2,778,786)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

(392,672)

 

$

(885,794)

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(1,663,960)

  

2,887,930

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(722,154)

  

(490,788)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(2,778,786)

 

 

1,511,348

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(27,536)

  

(12,896)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(17,384)

  

(12,191)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(32,440)

  

(22,821)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(20,092)

  

(17,640)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(480,219)

  

(426,554)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(13,463)

  

(10,853)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(15,000)

  

(12,073)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(606,134)

 

 

(515,028)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

94,909

  

(1,306,629)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

56,466

  

(1,809,083)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

285,729

  

(3,146,766)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(167,615)

  

(3,497,903)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(2,734,719)

  

(5,628,614)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

13,463

  

(2,149,547)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(939,804)

  

(1,289,075)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(3,391,571)

 

 

(18,827,617)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(6,776,491)

 

 

(17,831,297)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

66,140,854

  

83,972,151

 

 

End of period

$

59,364,363

 

$

66,140,854

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(700,024)

 

$

(307,352)

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Consolidated Financial Highlights

                

Class A Shares

            

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.98

 

 

$9.84

 

 

$9.82

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

            
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.07)(2)

  

(0.15)(2)

  

(0.13)(2)

  

(0.10)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.37)

  

0.37

  

0.15

  

(0.08)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.44)

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.02

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

            
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.44

  

$9.98

  

$9.84

  

$9.82

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.44)%

 

 

2.22%

 

 

0.20%

 

 

(1.80)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,686

  

$2,740

  

$4,055

  

$3,523

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,697

  

$2,048

  

$3,752

  

$3,557

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.98%

  

1.84%

  

1.70%

  

3.05%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.55%

  

1.52%

  

1.46%

  

1.52%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.49)%

  

(1.51)%

  

(1.34)%

  

(1.36)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

0%

  

0%

  

59%

  

38%

 
             

1

  
                

Class C Shares

            

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$9.79

 

 

$9.78

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

            
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.11)(2)

  

(0.23)(2)

  

(0.15)(2)

  

(0.14)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.35)

  

0.36

  

0.16

  

(0.08)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.46)

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

            
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.28

  

$9.84

  

$9.79

  

$9.78

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.71)%

 

 

1.31%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

(2.20)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,670

  

$1,709

  

$3,516

  

$3,566

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,666

  

$1,752

  

$3,551

  

$3,578

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.73%

  

2.59%

  

1.89%

  

3.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

2.30%

  

2.26%

  

1.64%

  

2.27%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(2.24)%

  

(2.26)%

  

(1.52)%

  

(2.11)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

0%

  

0%

  

59%

  

38%

 
                
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 28, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2013.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Consolidated Financial Highlights

                

Class D Shares

            

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.00

 

 

$9.85

 

 

$9.82

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

            
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.07)(2)

  

(0.14)(2)

  

(0.13)(2)

  

(0.08)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.36)

  

0.37

  

0.16

  

(0.10)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.43)

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.03

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

            
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.47

  

$10.00

  

$9.85

  

$9.82

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.33)%

 

 

2.32%

 

 

0.31%

 

 

(1.80)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,173

  

$3,060

  

$6,170

  

$6,008

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,126

  

$3,281

  

$5,964

  

$4,995

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.24%

  

1.96%

  

1.66%

  

3.20%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.44%

  

1.43%

  

1.41%

  

1.39%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.38)%

  

(1.42)%

  

(1.28)%

  

(1.23)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

0%

  

0%

  

59%

  

38%

 
                
                

Class I Shares

            

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.02

 

 

$9.87

 

 

$9.83

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

            
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.06)(2)

  

(0.13)(2)

  

(0.11)(2)

  

(0.08)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.36)

  

0.36

  

0.15

  

(0.09)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.42)

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.04

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

            
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.50

  

$10.02

  

$9.87

  

$9.83

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.22)%

 

 

2.32%

 

 

0.41%

 

 

(1.70)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,982

  

$2,265

  

$5,727

  

$6,464

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,195

  

$2,586

  

$6,201

  

$5,751

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.72%

  

1.59%

  

1.50%

  

2.58%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.29%

  

1.26%

  

1.25%

  

1.27%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.23)%

  

(1.26)%

  

(1.13)%

  

(1.10)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

0%

  

0%

  

59%

  

38%

 
                
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 28, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2013.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Consolidated Financial Highlights

                

Class N Shares

            

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.04

 

 

$9.87

 

 

$9.83

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

            
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.06)(2)

  

(0.13)(2)

  

(0.11)(2)

  

(0.05)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.37)

  

0.38

  

0.15

  

(0.12)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.43)

 

 

0.25

 

 

0.04

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

            
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.51

  

$10.04

  

$9.87

  

$9.83

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.31)%

 

 

2.52%

 

 

0.41%

 

 

(1.70)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$47,077

  

$52,478

  

$57,190

  

$57,935

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$49,566

  

$54,416

  

$57,130

  

$30,839

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.70%

  

1.60%

  

1.49%

  

1.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.27%

  

1.25%

  

1.25%

  

1.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.21)%

  

(1.24)%

  

(1.13)%

  

(1.06)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

0%

  

0%

  

59%

  

38%

 
                
                

Class S Shares

            

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.92

 

 

$9.82

 

 

$9.81

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

            
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.05)(2)

  

(0.18)(2)

  

(0.14)(2)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.36)

  

0.36

  

0.15

  

(0.08)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.41)

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

            
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.41

  

$9.92

  

$9.82

  

$9.81

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.16)%

 

 

1.82%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

(1.90)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,313

  

$1,371

  

$3,506

  

$3,502

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,338

  

$1,578

  

$3,492

  

$3,548

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.21%

  

2.07%

  

1.95%

  

3.19%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.12%

  

1.75%

  

1.58%

  

1.76%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.06)%

  

(1.74)%

  

(1.46)%

  

(1.60)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

0%

  

0%

  

59%

  

38%

 
                
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 28, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2013.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Consolidated Financial Highlights

                

Class T Shares

            

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.98

 

 

$9.85

 

 

$9.82

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

            
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(0.05)(2)

  

(0.15)(2)

  

(0.13)(2)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.37)

  

0.36

  

0.16

  

(0.07)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.42)

 

 

0.21

 

 

0.03

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

            
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.46

  

$9.98

  

$9.85

  

$9.82

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.24)%

 

 

2.12%

 

 

0.31%

 

 

(1.80)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,464

  

$2,517

  

$3,809

  

$3,772

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,851

  

$2,162

  

$3,773

  

$4,004

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.95%

  

1.83%

  

1.75%

  

2.94%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.07%

  

1.51%

  

1.40%

  

1.51%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

(1.01)%

  

(1.50)%

  

(1.28)%

  

(1.36)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

0%

  

0%

  

59%

  

38%

 
                
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 28, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2013.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund employs various strategies within the equity, fixed income, commodity, and currency asset classes. Effective December 28, 2015, the Fund's classification changed from nondiversified to diversified under the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Investment in Subsidiary

To qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), 90% of the Fund’s income must be from certain qualified sources. Direct investment in many commodities-related investments generates income that is not from a qualifying source for purposes of meeting this 90% test. The Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets, in whole or in part, through investments in the Janus Diversified Alternatives Subsidiary, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund (”Subsidiary”) organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands, which is generally subject to the same investment policies and restrictions as the Fund. The Subsidiary may invest without limitation in commodity index-linked swaps, commodity futures, commodity swaps, commodity-linked notes, and other commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Subsidiary may also invest in fixed-income securities and other investments which may serve as margin or collateral for the Subsidiary’s derivatives positions. The Fund may invest 25% or less of its total assets in the Subsidiary. Income or net capital gains from the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary would be treated as ordinary income to the Fund. Janus Capital is the adviser to the Subsidiary. The Subsidiary will not be subject to U.S. laws (including securities laws) and their protections. The Subsidiary is subject to the laws of a foreign jurisdiction, which can be affected by developments in that jurisdiction.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

By investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund will be indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary’s investments, which are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Fund. The Subsidiary is not registered under the 1940 Act, and is not subject to all of the provisions of the 1940 Act. The IRS has previously issued a number of private letter rulings to mutual funds (but not the Fund) in which it ruled that income from a fund’s investment in a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary that invests in commodity-linked derivatives, such as the Subsidiary, constitutes qualifying income. The IRS has suspended issuance of any further private letter rulings pending a review of its position. A change in the IRS’ position or changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Fund and/or the Subsidiary to operate and could adversely affect the Fund. In particular, unfavorable treatment of the income derived from the Fund’s investment in the Subsidiary could jeopardize the Fund’s status as a regulated investment company under the Code, which in turn may subject the Fund to higher tax rates and/or penalties. Additionally, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) adopted changes to Rule 4.5 under the Commodity Exchange Act in 2012 that required Janus Capital to register with the CFTC, and operation of the Fund and Subsidiary is subject to certain CFTC rules and regulations. Existing or new CFTC regulation may increase the costs of implementing the Fund’s strategies, which could negatively affect the Fund’s returns.

The Subsidiary was incorporated on December 28, 2012 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund. As of December 31, 2015, the Fund owns 1,130,576 shares of the Subsidiary, with a market value of $14,287,182. This represents 24% of the Fund’s net assets. The Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets, and Consolidated Financial Highlights include the accounts of both the Fund and the Subsidiary. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

As of December 31, 2015, Subsidiary information included in the Consolidated Financial Statements is as follows:

  

Net assets

$ 14,287,182

Market value of investments

5,729,739

Net income/(loss)

11,082

Net realized gain/(loss)

3,151,114

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

422,875

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which,

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Information on the valuation of certain derivatives is contained in Note 2 below.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the consolidated financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Restricted Cash

As of December 31, 2015, the Fund has restricted cash in the amount of $39,515,000. The restricted cash represents collateral pledged in relation to derivatives and/or securities with extended settlement dates. The carrying value of the restricted cash approximates fair value.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on future contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps,

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the period ended December 31, 2015 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of this section.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry of commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital’s ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Commodity-Linked Investments

The Fund may invest in commodity index-linked swap agreements, commodity options and futures, and options on futures that provide exposure to the investment returns of the commodities markets. The Fund may also invest in other commodity-linked derivative instruments, such as commodity-linked notes (“structured notes”). The Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets, in whole or in part, through investments in the Subsidiary which is generally subject to the same investment policies and restrictions as the Fund. The Subsidiary invests in commodity-linked investments and other investments which may serve as margin or collateral for the Subsidiary’s derivative positions. Such exposure may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of a given commodity-linked derivative investment typically is based upon the price movements of a physical commodity (such as heating oil, livestock, or agricultural products), a commodity futures contract or commodity index, or some other readily measurable economic variable. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may therefore be affected by changes in overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry or commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for nonhedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE shall be used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Consolidated Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to take a positive outlook on the related currency. These forward contracts seek to increase exposure to currency risk.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to take a negative outlook on the related currency. These forward contracts seek to increase exposure to currency risk.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly currency value amounts on purchased and sold forward currency contracts are $609,604 and $658,415, respectively. The Fund did not hold any forward currency contracts at the end of the period.

Futures Contracts

A futures contract is an exchange-traded agreement to take or make delivery of an underlying asset at a specific time in the future for a specific predetermined negotiated price. The Fund may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market or other markets pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk, equity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in futures contracts. The Fund may also use such derivative instruments to hedge or protect

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

from adverse movements in securities prices, currency rates or interest rates. The use of futures contracts may involve risks such as the possibility of illiquid markets or imperfect correlation between the values of the contracts and the underlying securities, or that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations.

Futures contracts on commodities are valued at the settlement price on valuation date on the commodities exchange as reported by an approved vendor. Mini contracts, as defined in the description of the contract, shall be valued using the Actual Settlement Price or “ASET” price type as reported by an approved vendor. In the event that foreign futures trade when the foreign equity markets are closed, the last foreign futures trade price shall be used. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation is reported on the Consolidated Statement of Operations (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Consolidated Statement of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Securities held by the Fund that are designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts are noted on the Consolidated Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s futures commission merchant.

With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.

During the period, the Fund purchased interest rate futures to increase exposure to interest rate risk.

During the period, the Fund sold interest rate futures to decrease exposure to interest rate risk.

During the period, the Fund purchased commodity futures to increase exposure to commodity risk.

During the period, the Fund sold commodity futures to decrease exposure to commodity risk.

During the period, the Fund purchased futures on equity indices to increase exposure to equity risk.

During the period, the Fund purchased futures on currency indices to increase exposure to currency risk.

During the period, the Fund sold futures on currency indices to decrease exposure to currency risk.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on purchased and sold futures contracts are $23,206,394 and $9,591,506, respectively.

Swaps

Swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for periods ranging from a day to more than one year to exchange one set of cash flows for another. The most significant factor in the performance of swap agreements is the change in value of the specific index, security, or currency, or other factors that determine the amounts of payments due to and from the Fund. The use of swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. Swap transactions may in some instances involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets by the Fund or its counterparty to collateralize obligations under the swap. If the other party to a swap that is not collateralized defaults, the Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligations to the Fund. If the other party to a swap defaults, the Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If the Fund utilizes a swap at the wrong time or judges market conditions incorrectly, the swap may result in a loss to the Fund and reduce the Fund’s total return.

Swap agreements also bear the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty. Swap agreements are typically privately negotiated and entered into in the OTC market. However, certain swap agreements are required to be cleared through a clearinghouse and traded on an exchange or swap execution facility. Swaps that are required to be cleared are required to post initial and variation margins in accordance with the exchange requirements. Regulations enacted require the Fund to centrally clear certain interest rate and credit default index swaps through a clearinghouse or central counterparty (“CCP”). To clear a swap with a CCP, the Fund will submit the swap to, and post collateral with, a futures clearing merchant (“FCM”) that is a clearinghouse member. Alternatively, the Fund may enter into a swap with a financial institution other than the FCM (the “Executing Dealer”) and arrange for the swap to be transferred to the FCM for clearing. The Fund may also enter into a swap with the FCM itself. The CCP, the FCM, and the Executing Dealer are all subject to regulatory oversight by the CFTC. A default or failure by a CCP or an

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

FCM, or the failure of a swap to be transferred from an Executing Dealer to the FCM for clearing, may expose the Fund to losses, increase its costs, or prevent the Fund from entering or exiting swap positions, accessing collateral, or fully implementing its investment strategies. The regulatory requirement to clear certain swaps could, either temporarily or permanently, reduce the liquidity of cleared swaps or increase the costs of entering into those swaps.

Index swaps, interest rate swaps, and credit default swaps are valued using an approved vendor supplied price. Basket swaps are valued using a broker supplied price. Equity swaps that consist of a single underlying equity are valued either at the closing price, the latest bid price, or the last sale price on the primary market or exchange it trades. The market value of swap contracts are aggregated by positive and negative values and are disclosed separately as an asset or liability on the Fund’s Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Realized gains and losses are reported on the Fund’s Consolidated Statement of Operations (if applicable). The change in unrealized net appreciation or depreciation during the period is included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations (if applicable).

The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk or credit risk is the discounted value of the payments to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. The risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

Total return swaps involve an exchange by two parties in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of an underlying asset, which includes both the income it generates and any capital gains over the payment period. A fixed-income total return swap may be written on many different kinds of underlying reference assets, and may include different indices for various kinds of debt securities (e.g., U.S. investment grade bonds, high-yield bonds, or emerging market bonds).

During the period, the Fund entered into total return swaps on equity securities or indices to increase exposure to equity risk. These total return swaps require the Fund to pay a floating reference interest rate, and an amount equal to the negative price movement of securities or an index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. The Fund will receive payments equal to the positive price movement of the same securities or index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract and, in some cases, dividends paid on the securities.

During the period, the Fund entered into total return swaps on equity securities or indices to decrease exposure to equity risk. These total return swaps require the Fund to pay an amount equal to the positive price movement of securities or an index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract and, in some cases, dividends paid on the securities. The Fund will receive payments of a floating reference interest rate and an amount equal to the negative price movement of the same securities or index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract.

During the period, the Fund entered into total return swaps on commodity indices to increase exposure to commodity risk. These total return swaps require the Fund to pay a fixed or a floating reference interest rate, and an amount equal to the negative price movement of an index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. The Fund will receive payments equal to the positive price movement of the same index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract.

During the period, the Fund entered into total return swaps on credit indices to increase exposure to credit risk. These total return swaps require the Fund to pay a floating reference interest rate, and an amount equal to the negative price movement of an index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract. The Fund will receive payments equal to the positive price movement of the same index multiplied by the notional amount of the contract.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on total return swaps which are long and short the reference asset are $(292,264) and $103,078, respectively.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015.

               

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of December 31, 2015

               

 

 

 

 

Commodity
Contracts

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Asset Derivatives:

             

Outstanding swap contracts, at value

 

$

295,363

$

-

$

-

$

793,790

$

-

$

1,089,153

Variation margin receivable

 

 

17,078

 

-

 

51,221

 

-

 

-

 

68,299

Total Asset Derivatives

 

$

312,441

$

-

$

51,221

$

793,790

$

-

$

1,157,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

             

Outstanding swap contracts, at value

 

$

-

$

171,365

$

-

$

1,733,667

$

-

$

1,905,032

Variation margin payable

 

 

51,187

 

-

 

-

 

46,080

 

24,047

 

121,314

Total Liability Derivatives

 

$

51,187

$

171,365

$

-

$

1,779,747

$

24,047

$

2,026,346

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015.

               

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015

               

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Commodity
Contracts

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Futures contracts

 

$

672,150

$

-

$

(336,783)

$

(485,662)

$

(1,017,262)

$

(1,167,557)

Investments and foreign currency transactions

  

-

 

-

 

(125,848)

 

-

 

-

 

(125,848)

Swap contracts

  

1,298,868

 

191,309

 

-

 

(1,864,905)

 

-

 

(374,728)

Total

 

$

1,971,018

$

191,309

$

(462,631)

$

(2,350,567)

$

(1,017,262)

$

(1,668,133)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Commodity
Contracts

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Futures contracts

 

$

131,835

$

-

$

(154,133)

$

54,511

$

51,034

$

83,247

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

-

 

-

 

(811)

 

-

 

-

 

(811)

Swap contracts

  

295,371

 

(159,595)

 

-

 

(940,297)

 

-

 

(804,521)

Total

 

$

427,206

$

(159,595)

$

(154,944)

$

(885,786)

$

51,034

$

(722,085)

Please see the Fund’s Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Fund’s “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments.”

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S.

  

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27


Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to

  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the consolidated financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see either the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2015” table located in Note 2 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and/or the Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

BNP Paribas

$ 415,898

$ (336,408)

$ 6,390,000(c)

$ 6,469,490

Goldman Sachs International

673,255

(673,255)

-

-

Total

$ 1,089,153

$ (1,009,663)

$ 6,390,000

$ 6,469,490

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Liabilities

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Barclays Capital, Inc.

$ 171,365

$ -

$ (171,365)

$ -

BNP Paribas

336,408

(336,408)

-

-

Goldman Sachs International

1,397,259

(673,255)

(724,004)

-

Total

$ 1,905,032

$ (1,009,663)

$ (895,369)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

(c) The Fund pledged $6,390,000 for certain transactions. This amount is included in “Restricted cash” on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund may require the counterparty to pledge securities as collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The Fund may deposit cash as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The collateral amounts are subject to minimum exposure requirements and initial margin

  

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requirements. Collateral amounts are monitored and subsequently adjusted up or down as valuations fluctuate by at least the minimum exposure requirement. Collateral may reduce the risk of loss.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund and the Subsidiary each pay Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s and the Subsidiary's contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $1 Billion

1.00

Over $1 Billion

0.95

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive a portion of the Fund’s management fee in an amount equal to the management fee paid to Janus Capital by the Subsidiary. The management fee waiver arrangement related to the Subsidiary may not be discontinued by Janus Capital as long as its contract with the Subsidiary is in place.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses, which include the other expenses of the Subsidiary, in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 1.25%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

For a period of three years subsequent to the Fund’s commencement of operations, Janus Capital could have recovered from the Fund fees and expenses previously waived or reimbursed, which could then be considered a deferral, if the Fund’s expense ratio, including recovered expenses, fell below the expense limit. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Capital reimbursed the Fund $140,972 of fees and expenses that were eligible for recoupment. The recoupment of such reimbursements expired December 28, 2015.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s and the Subsidiary's transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class

  

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S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency

  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $282.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares during the period ended December 31, 2015.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

38

%

2

%

 

Class C Shares

77

 

2

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class N Shares

98

 

78

  

Class S Shares

100

 

2

  

Class T Shares

80

 

2

  

 

 

 

 

 

 
  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

5. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary difference between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments is investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 21,148,238

$ -

$ (304,068)

$ (304,068)

    
  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

11,980

$ 116,779

 

128,832

$ 1,316,620

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,902

27,536

 

1,288

12,896

Shares repurchased

(5,065)

(49,406)

 

(267,553)

(2,636,145)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

9,817

$ 94,909

 

(137,433)

$(1,306,629)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

19,883

$ 190,007

 

35,809

$ 356,953

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,863

17,384

 

1,229

12,191

Shares repurchased

(15,465)

(150,925)

 

(222,703)

(2,178,227)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

6,281

$ 56,466

 

(185,665)

$(1,809,083)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

44,972

$ 441,185

 

117,411

$ 1,184,339

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,381

32,188

 

2,258

22,645

Shares repurchased

(19,290)

(187,644)

 

(439,899)

(4,353,750)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

29,063

$ 285,729

 

(320,230)

$(3,146,766)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

3,011

$ 29,009

 

1,285

$ 13,028

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,104

20,092

 

1,755

17,640

Shares repurchased

(22,432)

(216,716)

 

(357,143)

(3,528,571)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(17,317)

$ (167,615)

 

(354,103)

$(3,497,903)

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

58,316

$ 568,982

 

371,068

$ 3,740,748

Reinvested dividends and distributions

50,232

480,219

 

42,401

426,554

Shares repurchased

(387,952)

(3,783,920)

 

(976,804)

(9,795,916)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(279,404)

$(2,734,719)

 

(563,335)

$(5,628,614)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

-

$ -

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,424

13,463

 

1,088

10,853

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

(220,000)

(2,160,400)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,424

$ 13,463

 

(218,912)

$(2,149,547)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

10,674

$ 101,882

 

119,429

$ 1,217,260

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,570

14,927

 

1,200

12,014

Shares repurchased

(109,704)

(1,056,613)

 

(255,212)

(2,518,349)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(97,460)

$ (939,804)

 

(134,583)

$(1,289,075)

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ -

$ -

$ -

$ -

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s consolidated financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s consolidated financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Consolidated Financial Highlights” in this report.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Consolidated Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Consolidated Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Consolidated Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Notes

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

8

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

10

Statement of Operations

12

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

13

Financial Highlights

14

Notes to Financial Statements

17

Additional Information

23

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

This fund of funds offers broad global diversification for investors by utilizing the full spectrum of Janus' investment expertise and solutions, with the goal of providing higher risk-adjusted returns than the broad markets.

   

Enrique Chang

co-portfolio manager

Ashwin Alankar

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative’s Class T Shares returned -2.55% for the six-month period ended December 31, 2015. This compares with a return of
-0.08% for the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, and a return of -1.88% for its secondary benchmark, the Global Conservative Allocation Index, an internally calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (60%) and the MSCI All Country World Index (40%).

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Global equities lost ground in the back half of the year. Within the U.S., broad large cap indices were roughly flat and small-cap stocks posted losses during the six-month period, while outside of the U.S. developed equities lost nearly 6% as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index and emerging markets lost a staggering 17% as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Concerns over China’s slowing economy, weakness in emerging markets and sinking commodity prices were major sources of volatility during the period.

In the last six months, global fixed income markets continued to grapple with the potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Both investment-grade corporate spreads and high yield spreads widened over the period with the riskiest credits selling off the most, in particular energy, industrials and materials. While 10-year U.S. rates were nearly flat the last six months of 2015, the front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period. A strong dollar and weak commodities prices kept emerging market currencies under pressure.

INVESTMENT PROCESS

Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative invests across a broad set of Janus, INTECH and Perkins funds that span a wide range of global asset categories with a base allocation of 30% to 50% equities, 50% to 65% fixed income and 0% to 20% alternative investments that are rebalanced quarterly. Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative is structured as a “fund of funds” portfolio that provides investors with broad, diversified exposure to various types of investments with an emphasis on managing investment risk. The Fund is also designed to blend the three core competencies that Janus practices as an organization: mathematically driven strategies, risk-managed strategies and fundamentally driven growth and value-oriented strategies. We believe that combining these very different approaches in a single investment can potentially produce a portfolio with a unique and powerful performance profile.

The investment process involves setting return expectations for a broad range of Janus mutual funds that we believe best represent the full opportunity set available to today’s investor. We then establish an ideal “model” portfolio based upon the specific risk/return objective of Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative. The Janus Asset Allocation Committee also provides input on the overall allocation. Finally, we select the appropriate Janus, Perkins and INTECH funds that replicate our desired exposure. The allocations assigned to each selected underlying fund are consistent with our view of current market conditions and the long-term trade-off between risk and reward potential that each of these investment types represent. However, as a result of changing market conditions, both the mix of underlying funds and the allocations to these funds will change from time to time. Any portfolio risk management process we’ve discussed includes an effort to monitor and manage risk and should not be confused with nor does it imply low risk or the ability to control risk.

  

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PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund underperformed both of its benchmarks during the six-month period. Top detractors from the Fund’s performance during the six-month period included the Janus Overseas Fund, Janus Global Select Fund, Janus Global Research Fund, Janus International Equity Fund and Janus Triton Fund. Many of those funds have high exposure toward emerging markets and international equities, which suffered steeper losses in the six month period than bonds markets or U.S. equities, so we were not surprised to see those funds weigh on absolute performance. The Janus Triton Fund, meanwhile, is focused on small- and smid-cap equities, which suffered steeper losses than large caps during the period.

In a market in which both global fixed income and equity markets were both down, it was difficult for any of our funds to contribute to performance on an absolute basis, our top performers included the Janus Flexible Bond Fund, Janus Global Bond Fund and Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, which each eked out positive returns during the period.

OUTLOOK

As we look ahead to 2016, we see a number of potential tipping points for financial markets. Risk premiums are yet to adjust to a likely increase in real interest rates. Questions remain about China’s economic growth and just how far oil prices could decline. Geopolitical tension remains in various regions and countries and the U.S. is in an election year.

While these sources of uncertainty will create volatility in financial markets, they also create opportunities for asset allocators. We will be watchful for market dislocations, and look forward to the opportunities volatility may provide both for the underlying funds we invest in, and our ability to change our exposure across those different funds.

Thank you for investing in Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

    

Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

   

Janus Global Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

37.6%

 

Janus International Equity Fund - Class N Shares

 

8.2

 

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

7.3

 

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

6.9

 

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund - Class N Shares

 

6.8

 

Janus Flexible Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

6.6

 

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund - Class N Shares

 

5.0

 

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund - Class N Shares

 

4.4

 

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund - Class I Shares

 

4.3

 

Janus Triton Fund - Class N Shares

 

2.5

 

Janus Global Research Fund - Class I Shares

 

2.1

 

Janus Global Real Estate Fund - Class I Shares

 

1.9

 

Janus Fund - Class N Shares

 

1.7

 

Janus Overseas Fund - Class N Shares

 

1.6

 

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

1.1

 

Janus Global Select Fund - Class I Shares

 

1.1

 

Janus Forty Fund - Class N Shares

 

0.9

 
     

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Fixed Income Funds

 

51.1%

Equity Funds

 

42.6%

Alternative Funds

 

6.3%

Other

 

(0.0)%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-2.66%

-2.43%

4.69%

5.73%

5.73%

 

1.14%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-8.24%

-8.03%

3.46%

5.11%

5.11%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-2.57%

-2.73%

4.02%

5.01%

5.01%

 

1.87%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-3.49%

-3.64%

4.02%

5.01%

5.01%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-2.53%

-2.23%

4.89%

5.95%

5.95%

 

0.94%

Class I Shares

 

-2.50%

-2.20%

4.95%

5.91%

5.91%

 

0.87%

Class S Shares

 

-2.75%

-2.59%

4.51%

5.50%

5.50%

 

1.29%

Class T Shares

 

-2.55%

-2.25%

4.84%

5.91%

5.91%

 

1.04%

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index

 

-0.08%

-3.15%

0.90%

3.74%

3.74%

 

 

Global Conservative Allocation Index

 

-1.88%

-2.63%

3.12%

4.45%

4.44%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

2nd

2nd

1st

1st

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Allocation Funds

 

-

219/584

124/397

51/308

51/310

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.
CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.
  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Performance of the Janus Global Allocation Funds depends on that of the underlying funds. They are subject to the volatility of the financial markets. Because Janus Capital is the adviser to the Fund and to the underlying affiliated funds held within the Fund, it is subject to certain potential conflicts of interest.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – December 30, 2005

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)††

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$973.40

$2.18

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.92

$2.24

0.44%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$974.30

$5.26

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.81

$5.38

1.06%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$974.70

$1.24

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.88

$1.27

0.25%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$975.00

$0.94

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.18

$0.97

0.19%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$972.50

$2.97

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.12

$3.05

0.60%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$974.50

$1.09

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.03

$1.12

0.22%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

††

Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Investment Companies£ – 100.0%

   

Alternative Funds – 6.3%

   
 

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,204,599

  

$11,455,735

 
 

Janus Global Real Estate Fund - Class I Shares

 

490,540

  

5,057,464

 
  

16,513,199

 

Equity Funds – 42.6%

   
 

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund - Class I Shares

 

1,456,895

  

11,290,933

 
 

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,957,491

  

17,695,723

 
 

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,394,611

  

13,053,563

 
 

Janus Forty Fund - Class N Shares

 

79,241

  

2,360,590

 
 

Janus Fund - Class N Shares

 

122,682

  

4,291,416

 
 

Janus Global Research Fund - Class I Shares

 

88,639

  

5,552,364

 
 

Janus Global Select Fund - Class I Shares

 

224,090

  

2,845,948

 
 

Janus International Equity Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,860,583

  

21,489,729

 
 

Janus Overseas Fund - Class N Shares

 

155,817

  

4,281,861

 
 

Janus Triton Fund - Class N Shares

 

289,254

  

6,433,007

 
 

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,275,560

  

19,095,137

 
 

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

162,231

  

2,952,596

 
  

111,342,867

 

Fixed Income Funds – 51.1%

   
 

Janus Flexible Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,680,493

  

17,309,075

 
 

Janus Global Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

10,498,405

  

98,370,052

 
 

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

5,963,041

  

17,948,753

 
  

133,627,880

 

Total Investments (total cost $257,473,544) – 100.0%

 

261,483,946

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0)%

 

(46,848)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$261,437,098

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets.

Global Conservative Allocation Index

An internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (60%) and the MSCI All Country World IndexSM (40%).

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

An unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index composed of stocks of companies located in countries throughout the world. It is designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

MSCI EAFE® (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index

A free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure developed market equity performance.

The MSCI EAFE® Index is composed of companies representative of the market structure of developed market countries. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM

A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of

emerging markets.

  

£

The Portfolio may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Portfolio owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. The following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

        

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

1,555,031

32,584

(130,720)

1,456,895

$ (21,036)

$ 169,947

$ 11,290,933

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

2,109,796

22,995

(175,300)

1,957,491

(168,863)

81,429

17,695,723

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,506,027

14,379

(125,795)

1,394,611

(36,327)

41,127

13,053,563

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,291,890

20,840

(108,131)

1,204,599

(20,534)

7,225

11,455,735

Janus Flexible Bond Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,793,258

36,889

(149,654)

1,680,493

(23,024)

255,343

17,309,075

Janus Forty Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

74,552

11,024

(6,335)

79,241

(52,175)

10,235

2,360,590

Janus Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

119,109

13,674

(10,101)

122,682

69,240

76,292

4,291,416

Janus Global Bond Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

11,240,165

195,848

(937,608)

10,498,405

(337,105)

1,134,452

98,370,052

Janus Global Real Estate Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

497,943

34,622

(42,025)

490,540

(7,631)

177,756

5,057,464

Janus Global Research Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

95,299

1,444

(8,104)

88,639

55,348

50,454

5,552,364

Janus Global Select Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

240,240

4,478

(20,628)

224,090

4,601

36,245

2,845,948

Janus International Equity Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,980,095

49,416

(168,928)

1,860,583

(19,111)

415,370

21,489,729

  

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

        

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Overseas Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

161,342

8,463

(13,988)

155,817

(104,557)

200,168

4,281,861

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

6,410,703

86,810

(534,472)

5,963,041

(13,521)

133,787

17,948,753

Janus Triton Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

290,261

23,692

(24,699)

289,254

63,440

17,206

6,433,007

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,306,709

78,844

(109,993)

1,275,560

(175,699)

320,896

19,095,137

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

151,630

23,570

(12,969)

162,231

(17,954)

88,101

2,952,596

     

$ (804,928)

$ 3,216,033

$261,483,946

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Investment Companies

   

Alternative Funds

$ 16,513,199

$ -

$ -

Equity Funds

111,342,867

-

-

Fixed Income Funds

133,627,880

-

-

Total Assets

$ 261,483,946

$ -

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

257,473,544

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

 

$

261,483,946

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

5,293

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

296,874

 
  

Investments sold

  

193,723

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

85,378

 
 

Other assets

  

2,701

 

Total Assets

 

 

262,067,915

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

296,874

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

221,186

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

40,065

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

21,189

 
  

Professional fees

  

13,488

 
  

Advisory fees

  

12,326

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

5,293

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

1,611

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

18,785

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

630,817

 

Net Assets

 

$

261,437,098

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

256,936,160

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

933,136

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

(443,756)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

4,011,558

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

261,437,098

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

11,657,126

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

993,381

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

11.73

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

12.45

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

19,360,705

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,676,104

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

11.55

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

196,305,466

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

16,632,982

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.80

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

2,846,995

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

241,208

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.80

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

1,825,845

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

155,892

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.71

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

29,440,961

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,498,855

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.78

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

$

3,216,033

 

Total Investment Income

 

3,216,033

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

70,375

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

15,333

 
  

Class C Shares

 

89,315

 
  

Class S Shares

 

2,807

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

125,938

 
  

Class S Shares

 

2,807

 
  

Class T Shares

 

40,160

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

5,407

 
  

Class C Shares

 

6,179

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,807

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

502

 
  

Class C Shares

 

1,023

 
  

Class D Shares

 

17,695

 
  

Class I Shares

 

102

 
  

Class S Shares

 

36

 
  

Class T Shares

 

473

 
 

Registration fees

 

35,019

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

22,565

 
 

Professional fees

 

17,753

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

2,918

 
 

Other expenses

 

2,709

 

Total Expenses

 

460,923

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(21,631)

 

Net Expenses

 

439,292

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2,776,741

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments in affiliates

 

(804,928)

 
 

Capital gain distributions from underlying funds

 

2,425,124

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

1,620,196

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(11,559,791)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(11,559,791)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(7,162,854)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

2,776,741

 

$

8,989,376

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

1,620,196

  

14,790,159

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(11,559,791)

  

(26,989,932)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(7,162,854)

 

 

(3,210,397)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(109,302)

  

(375,593)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(113,859)

  

(525,552)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(2,185,046)

  

(7,061,237)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(43,805)

  

(131,261)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(12,473)

  

(58,683)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(330,268)

  

(920,542)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(2,794,753)

 

 

(9,072,868)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(612,057)

  

(212,372)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(1,020,919)

  

(373,971)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(10,124,787)

  

(3,728,522)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(196,411)

  

(67,549)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(95,143)

  

(34,514)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(1,554,637)

  

(489,708)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(13,603,954)

 

 

(4,906,636)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(16,398,707)

 

 

(13,979,504)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

59,209

  

211,191

 
  

Class C Shares

 

224,738

  

(106,179)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(3,249,721)

  

(3,788,084)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(1,090,107)

  

524,871

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(504,484)

  

586,247

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(538,197)

  

4,485,932

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(5,098,562)

 

 

1,913,978

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(28,660,123)

 

 

(15,275,923)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

290,097,221

  

305,373,144

 

 

End of period

$

261,437,098

 

$

290,097,221

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

933,136

 

$

951,148

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.83

 

 

$13.62

 

 

$12.93

 

 

$12.37

 

 

$12.38

 

 

$11.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.38(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.33

  

0.29

  

0.47

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.45)

  

(0.55)

  

1.55

  

0.57

  

0.05

  

1.10

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

1.77

 

 

0.90

 

 

0.34

 

 

1.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.40)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.35)

  

(0.43)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.65)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.82)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.77)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

(1.08)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.73

  

$12.83

  

$13.62

  

$12.93

  

$12.37

  

$12.38

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.66)%

 

 

(1.25)%

 

 

14.20%

 

 

7.36%

 

 

2.91%

 

 

14.08%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$11,657

  

$12,648

  

$13,197

  

$11,399

  

$8,064

  

$4,804

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,351

  

$12,831

  

$12,167

  

$10,187

  

$6,495

  

$2,950

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.44%

  

0.46%

  

0.48%

  

0.43%

  

0.44%

  

0.38%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.44%

  

0.46%

  

0.48%

  

0.43%

  

0.44%

  

0.38%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

1.88%

  

2.86%

  

1.69%

  

2.51%

  

2.36%

  

3.79%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

3%

  

20%

  

13%

  

69%

  

10%

  

12%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.64

 

 

$13.39

 

 

$12.73

 

 

$12.19

 

 

$12.26

 

 

$11.17

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(1)

  

0.32(1)

  

0.13(1)

  

0.25

  

0.22

  

0.40

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.45)

  

(0.53)

  

1.52

  

0.55

  

0.03

  

1.07

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

1.65

 

 

0.80

 

 

0.25

 

 

1.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.38)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.65)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.82)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.99)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.55

  

$12.64

  

$13.39

  

$12.73

  

$12.19

  

$12.26

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.57)%

 

 

(1.58)%

 

 

13.37%

 

 

6.57%

 

 

2.19%

 

 

13.25%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$19,361

  

$20,866

  

$22,215

  

$18,294

  

$13,969

  

$7,808

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$19,944

  

$22,092

  

$19,860

  

$16,584

  

$11,010

  

$4,096

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

1.06%

  

0.86%

  

1.15%

  

1.19%

  

1.19%

  

1.14%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

1.06%

  

0.86%

  

1.15%

  

1.19%

  

1.19%

  

1.14%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

1.27%

  

2.48%

  

1.03%

  

1.70%

  

1.65%

  

2.98%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

3%

  

20%

  

13%

  

69%

  

10%

  

12%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.91

 

 

$13.70

 

 

$13.00

 

 

$12.44

 

 

$12.43

 

 

$11.26

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.41(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.35

  

0.31

  

0.48

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.45)

  

(0.56)

  

1.55

  

0.57

  

0.06

  

1.12

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

1.81

 

 

0.92

 

 

0.37

 

 

1.60

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.42)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.36)

  

(0.36)

  

(0.43)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.65)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.82)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.80

  

$12.91

  

$13.70

  

$13.00

  

$12.44

  

$12.43

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.53)%

 

 

(1.03)%

 

 

14.41%

 

 

7.50%

 

 

3.14%

 

 

14.34%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$196,305

  

$217,150

  

$234,052

  

$218,190

  

$197,198

  

$177,032

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$205,542

  

$226,112

  

$224,649

  

$215,079

  

$184,437

  

$158,291

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.25%

  

0.26%

  

0.27%

  

0.25%

  

0.24%

  

0.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.25%

  

0.26%

  

0.27%

  

0.25%

  

0.24%

  

0.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.07%

  

3.09%

  

1.93%

  

2.69%

  

2.59%

  

4.07%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

3%

  

20%

  

13%

  

69%

  

10%

  

12%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.91

 

 

$13.71

 

 

$13.01

 

 

$12.44

 

 

$12.42

 

 

$11.26

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.35(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.35

  

0.33

  

0.43

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.45)

  

(0.49)

  

1.55

  

0.59

  

0.05

  

1.17

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

1.81

 

 

0.94

 

 

0.38

 

 

1.60

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.44)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.36)

  

(0.44)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.65)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.82)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.80

  

$12.91

  

$13.71

  

$13.01

  

$12.44

  

$12.42

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.50)%

 

 

(1.02)%

 

 

14.46%

 

 

7.61%

 

 

3.22%

 

 

14.34%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,847

  

$4,266

  

$3,855

  

$3,319

  

$2,354

  

$2,505

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,177

  

$5,162

  

$3,465

  

$2,902

  

$2,250

  

$1,411

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.19%

  

0.19%

  

0.23%

  

0.20%

  

0.20%

  

0.18%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.19%

  

0.19%

  

0.23%

  

0.20%

  

0.20%

  

0.18%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.07%

  

2.64%

  

1.98%

  

2.72%

  

2.65%

  

3.84%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

3%

  

20%

  

13%

  

69%

  

10%

  

12%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.79

 

 

$13.58

 

 

$12.91

 

 

$12.35

 

 

$12.37

 

 

$11.24

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.10(1)

  

0.34(1)

  

0.20(1)

  

0.31

  

0.26

  

0.41

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.45)

  

(0.53)

  

1.54

  

0.57

  

0.06

  

1.13

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

1.74

 

 

0.88

 

 

0.32

 

 

1.54

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.08)

  

(0.38)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.41)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.65)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.82)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.73)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(1.07)

 

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.71

  

$12.79

  

$13.58

  

$12.91

  

$12.35

  

$12.37

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.75)%

 

 

(1.37)%

 

 

13.96%

 

 

7.21%

 

 

2.77%

 

 

13.82%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,826

  

$2,499

  

$2,043

  

$1,357

  

$1,160

  

$520

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,204

  

$2,123

  

$1,713

  

$1,335

  

$967

  

$336

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.61%

  

0.61%

  

0.63%

  

0.61%

  

0.59%

  

0.62%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.60%

  

0.61%

  

0.62%

  

0.59%

  

0.59%

  

0.62%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

1.56%

  

2.61%

  

1.54%

  

2.36%

  

2.28%

  

3.84%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

3%

  

20%

  

13%

  

69%

  

10%

  

12%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.89

 

 

$13.69

 

 

$13.00

 

 

$12.42

 

 

$12.42

 

 

$11.26

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.39(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.38

  

0.15

  

0.26

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.45)

  

(0.55)

  

1.54

  

0.55

  

0.21

  

1.32

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

1.80

 

 

0.93

 

 

0.36

 

 

1.58

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.42)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.35)

  

(0.36)

  

(0.42)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.65)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.82)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.36)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.78

  

$12.89

  

$13.69

  

$13.00

  

$12.42

  

$12.42

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.55)%

 

 

(1.13)%

 

 

14.35%

 

 

7.60%

 

 

3.03%

 

 

14.15%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$29,441

  

$32,667

  

$30,011

  

$24,223

  

$28,323

  

$16,648

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$31,464

  

$30,449

  

$26,955

  

$27,679

  

$22,198

  

$12,762

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.35%

  

0.36%

  

0.38%

  

0.36%

  

0.34%

  

0.36%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.22%

  

0.36%

  

0.29%

  

0.26%

  

0.31%

  

0.36%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.12%

  

2.91%

  

1.92%

  

2.87%

  

2.37%

  

3.77%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

3%

  

20%

  

13%

  

69%

  

10%

  

12%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund operates as a “fund of funds,” meaning substantially all of the Fund’s assets will be invested in other Janus funds (the “underlying funds”). The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Underlying Funds

The Fund invests in a variety of underlying funds to pursue a target allocation of equity investments, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments and may also invest in money market instruments or cash/cash equivalents. The Fund has a target allocation, which is how the Fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes over the long term, as well as normal ranges, under normal market conditions, within which the Fund's asset class allocations generally will vary over short-term periods. The Fund's long-term expected average asset allocation is as follows: 40% to equity investments, 55% to fixed-income securities and money market instruments, and 5% to alternative investments. Additional details and descriptions of the investment objectives and strategies of each of the underlying funds are available in the Fund’s and underlying funds’ prospectuses. The Trustees of the underlying funds may change the investment objectives or strategies of the underlying funds at any time without prior notice to fund shareholders.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

  

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Investment Valuation

The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated based upon the NAV of each of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests on the day of valuation. The NAV for each class of the underlying funds is computed by dividing the total value of securities and other assets allocated to the class, less liabilities allocated to that class, by the total number of shares outstanding for the class.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

The Fund classifies each of its investments in underlying funds as Level 1, without consideration as to the classification level of the specific investments held by the underlying funds.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities held by the underlying funds will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Any distributions from the underlying funds are recorded in accordance with the character of the distributions as designated by the underlying funds. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Additionally, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying funds, will also indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying funds. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The underlying funds may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the underlying funds distribute such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.05%.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any expenses of an underlying fund (acquired fund fees and expenses) the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.14%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s and the underlying funds’ transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information .

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $1,909.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $1,622.

3. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments is wash sale loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 259,320,711

$14,498,246

$(12,335,011)

$ 2,163,235

    
  

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4. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

59,188

$ 750,302

 

162,815

$ 2,145,701

Reinvested dividends and distributions

59,466

701,106

 

43,681

561,301

Shares repurchased

(111,239)

(1,392,199)

 

(189,799)

(2,495,811)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

7,415

$ 59,209

 

16,697

$ 211,191

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

143,522

$ 1,759,778

 

382,217

$ 4,957,474

Reinvested dividends and distributions

85,726

994,426

 

61,444

777,880

Shares repurchased

(204,380)

(2,529,466)

 

(451,546)

(5,841,533)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

24,868

$ 224,738

 

(7,885)

$ (106,179)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

370,926

$ 4,692,941

 

1,767,085

$23,487,164

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,028,438

12,186,986

 

828,732

10,707,220

Shares repurchased

(1,585,998)

(20,129,648)

 

(2,859,968)

(37,982,468)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(186,634)

$(3,249,721)

 

(264,151)

$ (3,788,084)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

85,499

$ 1,074,086

 

435,937

$ 5,628,467

Reinvested dividends and distributions

18,793

222,883

 

14,565

188,184

Shares repurchased

(193,447)

(2,387,076)

 

(401,434)

(5,291,780)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(89,155)

$(1,090,107)

 

49,068

$ 524,871

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

11,183

$ 140,191

 

76,960

$ 1,002,165

Reinvested dividends and distributions

9,071

106,675

 

7,197

92,272

Shares repurchased

(59,856)

(751,350)

 

(39,153)

(508,190)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(39,602)

$ (504,484)

 

45,004

$ 586,247

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

248,688

$ 3,152,595

 

1,468,063

$19,459,765

Reinvested dividends and distributions

156,424

1,850,492

 

101,328

1,307,134

Shares repurchased

(441,396)

(5,541,284)

 

(1,227,117)

(16,280,967)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(36,284)

$ (538,197)

 

342,274

$ 4,485,932

5. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ 7,537,499

$ 23,860,665

$ -

$ -

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

8

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

10

Statement of Operations

12

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

13

Financial Highlights

14

Notes to Financial Statements

17

Additional Information

23

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

This fund of funds offers broad global diversification for investors by utilizing the full spectrum of Janus' investment expertise and solutions, with the goal of providing higher risk-adjusted returns than the broad markets.

   

Enrique Chang

co-portfolio manager

Ashwin Alankar

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth’s Class T Shares returned -4.15% for the six-month period ended December 31, 2015. This compares with a return of
-4.90% for the MSCI All Country World Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, and a return of -3.85% for its secondary benchmark, the Global Growth Allocation Index, an internally calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the MSCI All Country World Index (80%) and the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (20%).

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Global equities lost ground in the back half of the year. Within the U.S., broad large cap indices were roughly flat and small-cap stocks posted losses during the six-month period, while outside of the U.S. developed equities lost nearly 6% as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index and emerging markets lost a staggering 17% as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Concerns over China’s slowing economy, weakness in emerging markets and sinking commodity prices were major sources of volatility during the period.

In the last six months, global fixed income markets continued to grapple with the potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Both investment-grade corporate spreads and high yield spreads widened over the period with the riskiest credits selling off the most, in particular energy, industrials and materials. While 10-year U.S. rates were nearly flat the last six months of 2015, the front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period. A strong dollar and weak commodities prices kept emerging market currencies under pressure.

INVESTMENT PROCESS

Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth invests across a broad set of Janus, INTECH and Perkins funds that span a wide range of global asset categories with a base allocation of 70% to 85% equity investments, 10% to 25% fixed income investments and 5% to 20% alternative investments that are rebalanced quarterly. The Fund is structured as a “fund of funds” portfolio that provides investors with broad, diversified exposure to various types of investments with an emphasis on managing investment risk. The Fund is also designed to blend the three core competencies that Janus practices as an organization: mathematically driven strategies, risk-managed strategies and fundamentally driven growth and value-oriented strategies. We believe that combining these very different approaches in a single investment can potentially produce a portfolio with a unique and powerful performance profile.

The investment process involves setting return expectations for a broad range of Janus mutual funds that we believe best represent the full opportunity set available to today’s investor. We then establish an ideal “model” portfolio based upon the specific risk/return objective of Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth. The Janus Asset Allocation Committee also provides input on the overall allocation. Finally, we select the appropriate Janus, Perkins and INTECH funds that replicate our desired exposure. The allocations assigned to each selected underlying fund are consistent with our view of current market conditions and the long-term trade-off between risk and reward potential that each of these investment types represent. However, as a result of changing market conditions, both the mix of underlying funds and the allocations to these funds will change from time to time. Any portfolio risk management process we’ve discussed includes an effort to monitor and manage risk and should not be confused with nor does it imply low risk or the ability to control risk.

  

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PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index, but underperformed its secondary benchmark, the Global Growth Allocation Index. Our allocation to fixed income Funds helped us beat our equity focused primary benchmark, as losses in global equity markets were much steeper than for global bonds.

In a market in which both global fixed income and equity markets were both down, it was difficult for many of our funds to contribute to performance on an absolute basis. Our top contributors included the Janus Forty Fund and Janus Twenty Fund. Both funds have more exposure to U.S. large cap stocks, which outperformed international equities and small-cap stocks during the period.

Our top detractors from performance included the Janus Asia Equity Fund, Janus Overseas Fund and Janus Emerging Markets Fund. Those funds have high exposure toward emerging markets and international equities, which suffered steeper losses in the six month period than bond markets or U.S. equities, so we were not surprised to see those funds weigh on absolute performance.

OUTLOOK

As we look ahead to 2016, we see a number of potential tipping points for financial markets. Risk premiums are yet to adjust to a likely increase in real interest rates. Questions remain about China’s economic growth and just how far oil prices could decline. Geopolitical tension remains in various regions and countries and the U.S. is in an election year.

While these sources of uncertainty will create volatility in financial markets, they also create opportunities for asset allocators. We will be watchful for market dislocations, and look forward to the opportunities volatility may provide both for the underlying funds we invest in, and our ability to change our exposure across those different funds.

Thank you for investing in Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

    

Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

   

Janus International Equity Fund - Class N Shares

 

15.0%

 

Janus Global Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

13.1

 

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund - Class N Shares

 

9.9

 

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund - Class I Shares

 

 9.8

 

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

9.8

 

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund - Class N Shares

 

5.1

 

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund - Class N Shares

 

5.1

 

Janus Global Real Estate Fund - Class I Shares

 

4.5

 

Janus Overseas Fund - Class N Shares

 

4.2

 

Janus Emerging Markets Fund - Class I Shares

 

3.4

 

Janus Forty Fund - Class N Shares

 

3.0

 

Janus Enterprise Fund - Class N Shares

 

2.4

 

Janus Triton Fund - Class N Shares

 

2.4

 

Janus Global Research Fund - Class I Shares

 

2.4

 

Janus Contrarian Fund - Class I Shares

 

2.2

 

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

2.2

 

Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

2.0

 

Janus Global Select Fund - Class I Shares

 

1.7

 

Janus Twenty Fund - Class D Shares

 

1.3

 

Janus Asia Equity Fund - Class I Shares

 

0.5

 
       

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Equity Funds

 

77.3%

Fixed Income Funds

 

13.1%

Alternative Funds

 

9.6%

Other

 

(0.0)%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-4.21%

-2.25%

5.19%

5.79%

5.79%

 

1.19%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-9.72%

-7.85%

3.95%

5.17%

5.17%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-4.29%

-2.71%

4.42%

5.02%

5.02%

 

1.98%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-5.16%

-3.60%

4.42%

5.02%

5.02%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-4.18%

-2.09%

5.35%

5.97%

5.97%

 

1.03%

Class I Shares

 

-4.17%

-2.01%

5.43%

5.93%

5.93%

 

0.96%

Class S Shares

 

-4.35%

-2.45%

5.00%

5.58%

5.58%

 

1.37%

Class T Shares

 

-4.15%

-2.13%

5.29%

5.93%

5.93%

 

1.12%

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

 

-4.90%

-2.36%

6.09%

4.75%

4.75%

 

 

Global Growth Allocation Index

 

-3.85%

-2.38%

5.15%

4.75%

4.75%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

2nd

1st

1st

1st

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Allocation Funds

 

-

207/584

84/397

50/308

50/310

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.
CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

A Fund's performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Performance of the Janus Global Allocation Funds depends on that of the underlying funds. They are subject to the volatility of the financial markets. Because Janus Capital is the adviser to the Fund and to the underlying affiliated funds held within the Fund, it is subject to certain potential conflicts of

  

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Performance

interest.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – December 30, 2005

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)††

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$957.90

$2.07

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.03

$2.14

0.42%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$957.10

$2.66

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.42

$2.75

0.54%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$958.20

$1.38

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.73

$1.42

0.28%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$958.30

$0.98

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.13

$1.02

0.20%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$956.50

$3.00

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.07

$3.10

0.61%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$958.50

$1.28

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.83

$1.32

0.26%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

††

Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Investment Companies£ – 100.0%

   

Alternative Funds – 9.6%

   
 

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,325,467

  

$12,605,194

 
 

Janus Global Real Estate Fund - Class I Shares

 

1,095,138

  

11,290,876

 
  

23,896,070

 

Equity Funds – 77.3%

   
 

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund - Class I Shares

 

3,112,844

  

24,124,543

 
 

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund - Class N Shares

 

2,743,152

  

24,798,092

 
 

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,364,584

  

12,772,509

 
 

Janus Asia Equity Fund - Class I Shares

 

148,802

  

1,257,377

 
 

Janus Contrarian Fund - Class I Shares

 

298,906

  

5,562,647

 
 

Janus Emerging Markets Fund - Class I Shares

 

1,137,425

  

8,473,818

 
 

Janus Enterprise Fund - Class N Shares

 

70,469

  

6,106,102

 
 

Janus Forty Fund - Class N Shares

 

253,630

  

7,555,627

 
 

Janus Global Research Fund - Class I Shares

 

93,650

  

5,866,215

 
 

Janus Global Select Fund - Class I Shares

 

337,618

  

4,287,748

 
 

Janus International Equity Fund - Class N Shares

 

3,249,060

  

37,526,648

 
 

Janus Overseas Fund - Class N Shares

 

379,254

  

10,421,898

 
 

Janus Triton Fund - Class N Shares

 

273,746

  

6,088,126

 
 

Janus Twenty Fund - Class D Shares

 

57,318

  

3,142,194

 
 

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,637,584

  

24,514,633

 
 

Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

327,715

  

5,004,212

 
 

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

295,073

  

5,370,333

 
  

192,872,722

 

Fixed Income Funds – 13.1%

   
 

Janus Global Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

3,505,629

  

32,847,745

 

Total Investments (cost $234,002,246)

 

249,616,537

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0)%

 

(54,379)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$249,562,158

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets.

Global Growth Allocation Index

An internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the MSCI All Country World IndexSM (80%) and the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (20%).

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

An unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index composed of stocks of companies located in countries throughout the world. It is designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

MSCI EAFE® (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index

A free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure developed market equity performance.

The MSCI EAFE® Index is composed of companies representative of the market structure of developed market countries. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM

A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of

emerging markets.

  

£

The Portfolio may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Portfolio owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. The following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

        

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

3,206,838

85,481

(179,475)

3,112,844

$ (22,555)

$ 360,453

$ 24,124,543

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

2,855,113

46,428

(158,389)

2,743,152

(158,909)

113,278

24,798,092

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,422,700

21,213

(79,329)

1,364,584

(23,856)

39,948

12,772,509

Janus Asia Equity Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

148,691

8,672

(8,561)

148,802

(3,374)

2,820

1,257,377

Janus Contrarian Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

302,954

12,975

(17,023)

298,906

(24,196)

24,238

5,562,647

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,372,379

29,802

(76,714)

1,325,467

(14,655)

7,892

12,605,194

Janus Emerging Markets Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

1,186,499

18,775

(67,849)

1,137,425

(40,612)

32,837

8,473,818

Janus Enterprise Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

70,818

3,636

(3,985)

70,469

28,746

48,699

6,106,102

Janus Forty Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

230,420

36,204

(12,994)

253,630

(104,618)

32,522

7,555,627

Janus Global Bond Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

3,624,977

82,914

(202,262)

3,505,629

(88,072)

364,709

32,847,745

Janus Global Real Estate Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

1,073,110

82,170

(60,142)

1,095,138

(10,469)

393,213

11,290,876

Janus Global Research Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

97,133

2,016

(5,499)

93,650

36,595

52,921

5,866,215

  

8

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

        

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Global Select Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

349,033

8,519

(19,934)

337,618

17,548

54,212

4,287,748

Janus International Equity Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

3,335,442

102,972

(189,354)

3,249,060

(27,221)

720,094

37,526,648

Janus Overseas Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

378,584

22,436

(21,766)

379,254

(123,257)

483,674

10,421,898

Janus Triton Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

265,133

23,625

(15,012)

273,746

26,669

16,166

6,088,126

Janus Twenty Fund – Class D Shares

     
 

53,517

6,807

(3,006)

57,318

(2,505)

17,455

3,142,194

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,619,377

108,751

(90,544)

1,637,584

(152,458)

408,914

24,514,633

Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

272,004

71,055

(15,344)

327,715

(15,993)

81,379

5,004,212

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

266,151

43,930

(15,008)

295,073

(21,886)

159,022

5,370,333

     

$(725,078)

$ 3,414,446

$249,616,537

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Investment Companies

   

Alternative Funds

$ 23,896,070

$ -

$ -

Equity Funds

192,872,722

-

-

Fixed Income Funds

32,847,745

-

-

Total Assets

$ 249,616,537

$ -

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

234,002,246

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

 

$

249,616,537

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

5,053

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Investments sold

  

193,518

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

119,439

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

75,340

 
 

Other assets

  

2,539

 

Total Assets

 

 

250,012,426

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

267,994

 
  

Investments purchased

  

75,012

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

41,224

 
  

Professional fees

  

13,420

 
  

Advisory fees

  

11,673

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

6,614

 
  

Registration fees

  

5,909

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

5,053

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

1,497

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

21,872

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

450,268

 

Net Assets

 

$

249,562,158

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

231,058,713

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

1,050,196

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

1,837,877

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

15,615,372

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

249,562,158

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

4,614,588

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

367,465

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

12.56

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

13.33

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

5,415,237

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

437,837

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

12.37

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

211,915,992

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

16,779,450

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.63

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

5,845,466

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

462,873

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.63

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

2,433,896

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

194,838

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.49

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

19,336,979

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,532,725

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.62

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

$

3,414,446

 

Total Investment Income

 

3,414,446

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

65,909

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

5,143

 
  

Class C Shares

 

9,346

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,102

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

134,099

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,102

 
  

Class T Shares

 

26,738

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

1,405

 
  

Class C Shares

 

2,660

 
  

Class I Shares

 

2,959

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

190

 
  

Class C Shares

 

318

 
  

Class D Shares

 

31,056

 
  

Class I Shares

 

154

 
  

Class S Shares

 

35

 
  

Class T Shares

 

406

 
 

Registration fees

 

35,260

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

33,589

 
 

Professional fees

 

17,717

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

2,728

 
 

Other expenses

 

2,549

 

Total Expenses

 

378,465

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(9,824)

 

Net Expenses

 

368,641

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3,045,805

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments in affiliates

 

(725,079)

 
 

Capital gain distributions from underlying funds

 

4,966,861

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

4,241,782

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(18,551,833)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(18,551,833)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(11,264,246)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

3,045,805

 

$

6,660,674

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

4,241,782

  

22,791,151

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(18,551,833)

  

(30,355,215)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(11,264,246)

 

 

(903,390)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(38,779)

  

(84,356)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(29,453)

  

(72,735)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(2,348,116)

  

(4,981,947)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(73,281)

  

(132,038)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(20,514)

  

(39,489)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(209,078)

  

(389,917)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(2,719,221)

 

 

(5,700,482)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(334,690)

  

(134,645)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(463,733)

  

(178,768)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(17,508,409)

  

(7,389,286)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(507,558)

  

(188,533)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(203,032)

  

(67,736)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(1,611,090)

  

(585,872)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(20,628,512)

 

 

(8,544,840)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(23,347,733)

 

 

(14,245,322)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

896,331

  

98,841

 
  

Class C Shares

 

514,059

  

449,148

 
  

Class D Shares

 

10,980,257

  

(5,896,776)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

165,705

  

905,445

 
  

Class S Shares

 

689,564

  

402,004

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(1,154,080)

  

5,839,986

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

12,091,836

 

 

1,798,648

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(22,520,143)

 

 

(13,350,064)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

272,082,301

  

285,432,365

 

 

End of period

$

249,562,158

 

$

272,082,301

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

1,050,196

 

$

723,612

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.44

 

 

$15.28

 

 

$13.19

 

 

$11.78

 

 

$12.49

 

 

$10.47

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.16(1)

  

0.33(1)

  

0.20(1)

  

0.23

  

0.16

  

0.19

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.76)

  

(0.42)

  

2.38

  

1.41

  

(0.68)

  

2.04

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

2.58

 

 

1.64

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

2.23

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.24)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.21)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.15)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.25)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.28)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.56

  

$14.44

  

$15.28

  

$13.19

  

$11.78

  

$12.49

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.21)%

 

 

(0.48)%

 

 

19.82%

 

 

14.08%

 

 

(4.04)%

 

 

21.38%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,615

  

$4,279

  

$4,437

  

$3,182

  

$2,683

  

$2,768

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,169

  

$4,341

  

$3,583

  

$2,912

  

$2,684

  

$1,640

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.42%

  

0.44%

  

0.46%

  

0.41%

  

0.48%

  

0.44%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.42%

  

0.44%

  

0.46%

  

0.41%

  

0.48%

  

0.44%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.27%

  

2.25%

  

1.41%

  

1.72%

  

1.34%

  

1.61%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

19%

  

13%

  

45%

  

18%

  

26%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.19

 

 

$15.03

 

 

$13.00

 

 

$11.60

 

 

$12.37

 

 

$10.40

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.15(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.11(1)

  

0.12

  

0.08

  

0.16

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.75)

  

(0.41)

  

2.31

  

1.41

  

(0.69)

  

1.96

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

2.42

 

 

1.53

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

2.12

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.16)

  

(0.15)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.15)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.25)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.22)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.37

  

$14.19

  

$15.03

  

$13.00

  

$11.60

  

$12.37

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.29)%

 

 

(1.18)%

 

 

18.79%

 

 

13.30%

 

 

(4.82)%

 

 

20.39%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,415

  

$5,639

  

$5,508

  

$4,325

  

$3,791

  

$2,736

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$5,537

  

$5,594

  

$4,944

  

$4,126

  

$3,325

  

$1,446

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.54%

  

1.23%

  

1.21%

  

1.21%

  

1.34%

  

1.21%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.54%

  

1.23%

  

1.21%

  

1.21%

  

1.34%

  

1.21%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.11%

  

1.52%

  

0.80%

  

0.93%

  

0.46%

  

0.51%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

19%

  

13%

  

45%

  

18%

  

26%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.53

 

 

$15.36

 

 

$13.26

 

 

$11.85

 

 

$12.54

 

 

$10.49

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.17(1)

  

0.36(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.25

  

0.18

  

0.21

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.77)

  

(0.42)

  

2.36

  

1.42

  

(0.67)

  

2.05

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

2.61

 

 

1.67

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

2.26

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.21)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.15)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.25)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.30)

 

 

(0.77)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.63

  

$14.53

  

$15.36

  

$13.26

  

$11.85

  

$12.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.18)%

 

 

(0.24)%

 

 

19.95%

 

 

14.21%

 

 

(3.77)%

 

 

21.56%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$211,916

  

$230,323

  

$249,215

  

$215,671

  

$205,107

  

$227,179

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$218,811

  

$239,451

  

$234,801

  

$213,579

  

$207,366

  

$214,398

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.28%

  

0.28%

  

0.29%

  

0.28%

  

0.28%

  

0.28%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.28%

  

0.28%

  

0.29%

  

0.28%

  

0.28%

  

0.28%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.36%

  

2.43%

  

1.72%

  

1.89%

  

1.52%

  

1.74%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

19%

  

13%

  

45%

  

18%

  

26%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.54

 

 

$15.37

 

 

$13.27

 

 

$11.86

 

 

$12.53

 

 

$10.49

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.17(1)

  

0.36(1)

  

0.27(1)

  

0.25

  

0.20

  

0.22

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.76)

  

(0.40)

  

2.35

  

1.43

  

(0.67)

  

2.04

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

2.62

 

 

1.68

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

2.26

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.22)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.15)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.25)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.32)

 

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.63

  

$14.54

  

$15.37

  

$13.27

  

$11.86

  

$12.53

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.17)%

 

 

(0.18)%

 

 

20.03%

 

 

14.32%

 

 

(3.62)%

 

 

21.58%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,845

  

$6,527

  

$5,944

  

$4,648

  

$3,647

  

$2,316

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,208

  

$6,226

  

$5,413

  

$4,349

  

$2,587

  

$2,178

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.20%

  

0.21%

  

0.23%

  

0.20%

  

0.21%

  

0.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.20%

  

0.21%

  

0.23%

  

0.20%

  

0.21%

  

0.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.45%

  

2.42%

  

1.86%

  

1.97%

  

1.44%

  

1.72%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

19%

  

13%

  

45%

  

18%

  

26%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.37

 

 

$15.21

 

 

$13.13

 

 

$11.74

 

 

$12.45

 

 

$10.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.34(1)

  

0.20(1)

  

0.20

  

0.18

  

0.21

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.75)

  

(0.45)

  

2.34

  

1.41

  

(0.70)

  

2.00

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

2.54

 

 

1.61

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

2.21

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.21)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.15)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.25)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.27)

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.49

  

$14.37

  

$15.21

  

$13.13

  

$11.74

  

$12.45

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.35)%

 

 

(0.62)%

 

 

19.60%

 

 

13.84%

 

 

(4.10)%

 

 

21.15%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,434

  

$2,083

  

$1,807

  

$1,785

  

$1,613

  

$753

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,428

  

$2,166

  

$1,763

  

$1,902

  

$1,268

  

$558

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.61%

  

0.62%

  

0.63%

  

0.58%

  

0.60%

  

0.67%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.61%

  

0.62%

  

0.63%

  

0.58%

  

0.60%

  

0.67%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.01%

  

2.29%

  

1.42%

  

1.51%

  

1.11%

  

1.61%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

19%

  

13%

  

45%

  

18%

  

26%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$14.51

 

 

$15.35

 

 

$13.25

 

 

$11.84

 

 

$12.54

 

 

$10.48

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.16(1)

  

0.34(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.29

  

0.15

  

0.21

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.75)

  

(0.41)

  

2.39

  

1.37

  

(0.65)

  

2.04

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

2.61

 

 

1.66

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

2.25

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.19)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(1.15)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.25)

  

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.30)

 

 

(0.77)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.62

  

$14.51

  

$15.35

  

$13.25

  

$11.84

  

$12.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.15)%

 

 

(0.36)%

 

 

19.93%

 

 

14.18%

 

 

(3.90)%

 

 

21.55%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$19,337

  

$23,231

  

$18,521

  

$11,935

  

$12,992

  

$12,451

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$20,958

  

$19,670

  

$14,295

  

$13,567

  

$12,693

  

$11,585

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.36%

  

0.37%

  

0.38%

  

0.36%

  

0.38%

  

0.35%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.26%

  

0.37%

  

0.33%

  

0.30%

  

0.34%

  

0.35%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.28%

  

2.29%

  

1.52%

  

1.88%

  

1.46%

  

1.62%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

19%

  

13%

  

45%

  

18%

  

26%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund operates as a “fund of funds,” meaning substantially all of the Fund’s assets will be invested in other Janus funds (the “underlying funds”). The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Underlying Funds

The Fund invests in a variety of underlying funds to pursue a target allocation of equity investments, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments and may also invest in money market instruments or cash/cash equivalents. The Fund has a target allocation, which is how the Fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes over the long term, as well as normal ranges, under normal market conditions, within which the Fund's asset class allocations generally will vary over short-term periods. The Fund's long-term expected average asset allocation is as follows: 75% to equity investments, 15% to fixed-income securities and money market instruments, and 10% to alternative investments. Additional details and descriptions of the investment objectives and strategies of each of the underlying funds are available in the Fund’s and underlying funds’ prospectuses. The Trustees of the underlying funds may change the investment objectives or strategies of the underlying funds at any time without prior notice to fund shareholders.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

  

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Investment Valuation

The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated based upon the NAV of each of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests on the day of valuation. The NAV for each class of the underlying funds is computed by dividing the total value of securities and other assets allocated to the class, less liabilities allocated to that class, by the total number of shares outstanding for the class.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

The Fund classifies each of its investments in underlying funds as Level 1, without consideration as to the classification level of the specific investments held by the underlying funds.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities held by the underlying funds will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Any distributions from the underlying funds are recorded in accordance with the character of the distributions as designated by the underlying funds. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Additionally, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying funds, will also indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying funds. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The underlying funds may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the underlying funds distribute such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.05%.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any expenses of an underlying fund (acquired fund fees and expenses) the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.14%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s and the underlying funds’ transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information .

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of 1,776.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $14.

3. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments is wash sale loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 236,507,215

$22,249,220

$ (9,139,898)

$ 13,109,322

    
  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

4. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

87,293

$ 1,151,362

 

82,304

$ 1,219,042

Reinvested dividends and distributions

28,633

362,499

 

15,049

214,745

Shares repurchased

(44,711)

(617,530)

 

(91,595)

(1,334,946)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

71,215

$ 896,331

 

5,758

$ 98,841

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

33,902

$ 463,475

 

76,677

$ 1,116,402

Reinvested dividends and distributions

35,833

446,841

 

16,305

229,569

Shares repurchased

(29,177)

(396,257)

 

(62,063)

(896,823)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

40,558

$ 514,059

 

30,919

$ 449,148

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

366,158

$ 5,119,081

 

1,307,406

$19,332,904

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,547,555

19,700,376

 

856,609

12,283,765

Shares repurchased

(985,171)

(13,839,200)

 

(2,537,847)

(37,513,445)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

928,542

$10,980,257

 

(373,832)

$ (5,896,776)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

59,282

$ 829,674

 

127,301

$ 1,878,602

Reinvested dividends and distributions

44,643

568,306

 

20,951

300,436

Shares repurchased

(90,097)

(1,232,275)

 

(85,961)

(1,273,593)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

13,828

$ 165,705

 

62,291

$ 905,445

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

79,926

$ 1,123,590

 

65,045

$ 975,936

Reinvested dividends and distributions

17,756

223,546

 

7,546

107,225

Shares repurchased

(47,816)

(657,572)

 

(46,477)

(681,157)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

49,866

$ 689,564

 

26,114

$ 402,004

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

374,809

$ 5,209,439

 

809,079

$12,020,969

Reinvested dividends and distributions

137,747

1,752,146

 

65,019

931,728

Shares repurchased

(580,760)

(8,115,665)

 

(479,819)

(7,112,711)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(68,204)

$ (1,154,080)

 

394,279

$ 5,839,986

5. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$11,494,286

$ 14,757,984

$ -

$ -

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

  
 

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HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

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Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

8

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

10

Statement of Operations

12

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

13

Financial Highlights

14

Notes to Financial Statements

17

Additional Information

23

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FUND SNAPSHOT

This fund of funds offers broad global diversification for investors by utilizing the full spectrum of Janus' investment expertise and solutions, with the goal of providing higher risk-adjusted returns than the broad markets.

   

Enrique Chang

co-portfolio manager

Ashwin Alankar

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate’s Class T Shares returned -3.32% for the six-month period ended December 31, 2015. This compares with a return of
-4.90% for its primary benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index, and a -2.85% return for its secondary benchmark, the Global Moderate Allocation Index, an internally calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the MSCI All Country World Index (60%) and the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (40%).

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Global equities lost ground in the back half of the year. Within the U.S., broad large cap indices were roughly flat and small-cap stocks posted losses during the six-month period, while outside of the U.S. developed equities lost nearly 6% as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index and emerging markets lost a staggering 17% as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Concerns over China’s slowing economy, weakness in emerging markets and sinking commodity prices were major sources of volatility during the period.

In the last six months, global fixed income markets continued to grapple with the potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Both investment-grade corporate spreads and high yield spreads widened over the period with the riskiest credits selling off the most, in particular energy, industrials and materials. While 10-year U.S. rates were nearly flat the last six months of 2015, the front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period. A strong dollar and weak commodities prices kept emerging market currencies under pressure.

INVESTMENT PROCESS

Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate invests across a broad set of Janus, INTECH and Perkins funds that span a wide range of global asset categories with a base allocation of 45% to 65% equity investments, 30% to 45% fixed income investments and 5% to 20% alternative investments that are rebalanced quarterly. The Fund is structured as a “fund of funds” portfolio that provides investors with broad, diversified exposure to various types of investments with an emphasis on managing investment risk. The Fund is also designed to blend the three core competencies that Janus practices as an organization: mathematically driven strategies, risk-managed strategies and fundamentally driven growth and value-oriented strategies. We believe that combining these very different approaches in a single investment can potentially produce a portfolio with a unique and powerful performance profile.

The investment process involves setting return expectations for a broad range of Janus mutual funds that we believe best represent the full opportunity set available to today’s investor. We then establish an ideal “model” portfolio based upon the specific risk/return objective of Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate. The Janus Asset Allocation Committee also provides input on the overall allocation. Finally, we select the appropriate Janus, Perkins and INTECH funds that replicate our desired exposure. The allocations assigned to each selected underlying fund are consistent with our view of current market conditions and the long-term trade-off between risk and reward potential that each of these investment types represent. However, as a result of changing market conditions, both the mix of underlying funds and the allocations to these funds will change from time to time.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index, but underperformed its secondary benchmark, the Global Moderate Allocation Index. Our allocation to fixed income Funds helped us beat our equity focused primary benchmark, as losses in global equity markets were much steeper than for global bonds.

  

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In a market in which both global fixed income and equity markets were both down, it was difficult for many of our funds to contribute to performance on an absolute basis. Our top contributors included the Janus Forty Fund and Janus Twenty Fund. Both funds have more exposure to U.S. large cap stocks, which outperformed international equities and small-cap stocks during the period.

Our top detractors from performance included the Janus Asia Equity Fund, Janus Overseas Fund and Janus Emerging Markets Fund. Those funds have high exposure toward emerging markets and international equities, which suffered steeper losses in the six month period than bond markets or U.S. equities, so we were not surprised to see those funds weigh on absolute performance.

OUTLOOK

As we look ahead to 2016, we see a number of potential tipping points for financial markets. Risk premiums are yet to adjust to a likely increase in real interest rates. Questions remain about China’s economic growth and just how far oil prices could decline. Geopolitical tension remains in various regions and countries and the U.S. is in an election year.

While these sources of uncertainty will create volatility in financial markets, they also create opportunities for asset allocators. We will be watchful for market dislocations, and look forward to the opportunities volatility may provide both for the underlying funds we invest in, and our ability to change our exposure across those different funds.

Thank you for investing in Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

    

Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

   

Janus Global Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

25.0%

 

Janus International Equity Fund - Class N Shares

 

11.5

 

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

9.2

 

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund - Class N Shares

 

8.7

 

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund - Class N Shares

 

7.6

 

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund - Class I Shares

 

7.4

 

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund - Class N Shares

 

5.0

 

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

4.3

 

Janus Overseas Fund - Class N Shares

 

3.0

 

Janus Global Real Estate Fund - Class I Shares

 

2.8

 

Janus Triton Fund - Class N Shares

 

2.6

 

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

2.2

 

Janus Emerging Markets Fund - Class I Shares

 

2.1

 

Janus Fund - Class N Shares

 

1.9

 

Janus Forty Fund - Class N Shares

 

1.7

 

Janus Twenty Fund - Class D Shares

 

1.5

 

Janus Global Research Fund - Class I Shares

 

1.3

 

Janus Contrarian Fund - Class I Shares

 

1.1

 

Janus Global Select Fund - Class I Shares

 

0.9

 

Janus Asia Equity Fund - Class I Shares

 

0.2

 
      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Equity Funds

 

60.3%

Fixed Income Funds

 

29.3%

Alternative Funds

 

10.4%

Other

 

(0.0)%

  

100.0%

  

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           
          
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-3.47%

-2.46%

4.90%

5.89%

5.89%

 

1.18%

1.18%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-9.00%

-8.04%

3.67%

5.26%

5.26%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-3.57%

-2.83%

4.16%

5.13%

5.13%

 

1.94%

1.93%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-4.45%

-3.73%

4.16%

5.13%

5.13%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-3.35%

-2.20%

5.07%

6.08%

6.08%

 

1.00%

1.00%

Class I Shares

 

-3.37%

-2.22%

5.12%

6.03%

6.03%

 

0.94%

0.94%

Class S Shares

 

-3.52%

-2.57%

4.70%

5.66%

5.66%

 

1.35%

1.35%

Class T Shares

 

-3.32%

-2.24%

5.01%

6.03%

6.03%

 

1.10%

1.10%

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

 

-4.90%

-2.36%

6.09%

4.75%

4.75%

 

 

 

Global Moderate Allocation Index

 

-2.85%

-2.47%

4.16%

4.65%

4.65%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

2nd

2nd

1st

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Allocation Funds

 

-

216/584

106/397

41/308

41/310

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate (unaudited)

Performance

A Fund's performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Performance of the Janus Global Allocation Funds depends on that of the underlying funds. They are subject to the volatility of the financial markets. Because Janus Capital is the adviser to the Fund and to the underlying affiliated funds held within the Fund, it is subject to certain potential conflicts of interest.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – December 30, 2005

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)††

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$965.30

$2.07

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.03

$2.14

0.42%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$964.30

$2.86

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.22

$2.95

0.58%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$966.50

$1.29

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.83

$1.32

0.26%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$966.30

$0.89

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.23

$0.92

0.18%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$964.80

$2.96

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.12

$3.05

0.60%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$966.80

$1.04

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.08

$1.07

0.21%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

††

Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Shares

  

Value

 

Investment Companies – 100.0%

   

Alternative Funds – 10.4%

   
 

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund - Class N Shares

 

2,251,760

  

$21,414,241

 
 

Janus Global Real Estate Fund - Class I Shares

 

767,079

  

7,908,583

 
  

29,322,824

 

Equity Funds – 60.3%

   
 

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund - Class I Shares

 

2,704,129

  

20,957,004

 
 

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund - Class N Shares

 

2,717,778

  

24,568,716

 
 

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,522,477

  

14,250,383

 
 

Janus Asia Equity Fund - Class I Shares

 

81,692

  

690,297

 
 

Janus Contrarian Fund - Class I Shares

 

173,746

  

3,233,417

 
 

Janus Emerging Markets Fund - Class I Shares

 

795,729

  

5,928,183

 
 

Janus Forty Fund - Class N Shares

 

160,173

  

4,771,540

 
 

Janus Fund - Class N Shares

 

149,582

  

5,232,373

 
 

Janus Global Research Fund - Class I Shares

 

59,908

  

3,752,649

 
 

Janus Global Select Fund - Class I Shares

 

207,021

  

2,629,161

 
 

Janus International Equity Fund - Class N Shares

 

2,809,448

  

32,449,120

 
 

Janus Overseas Fund - Class N Shares

 

304,935

  

8,379,611

 
 

Janus Triton Fund - Class N Shares

 

325,419

  

7,237,325

 
 

Janus Twenty Fund - Class D Shares

 

75,222

  

4,123,681

 
 

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

1,724,548

  

25,816,482

 
 

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund - Class N Shares

 

340,397

  

6,195,224

 
  

170,215,166

 

Fixed Income Funds – 29.3%

   
 

Janus Global Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

7,513,630

  

70,402,713

 
 

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund - Class N Shares

 

4,030,655

  

12,132,273

 
  

82,534,986

 

Total Investments (total cost $270,883,631) – 100.0%

 

282,072,976

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0)%

 

(99,663)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$281,973,313

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets.

Global Moderate Allocation Index

An internally calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the MSCI All Country World IndexSM (60%) and Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (40%).

MSCI All Country World IndexSM

An unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index composed of stocks of companies located in countries throughout the world. It is designed to measure equity market performance in global developed and emerging markets. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

MSCI EAFE® (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index

A free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure developed market equity performance.

The MSCI EAFE® Index is composed of companies representative of the market structure of developed market countries. The index includes reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes.

MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM

A free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of

emerging markets.

  

£

The Portfolio may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Portfolio owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. The following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

        

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

2,839,590

67,778

(203,239)

2,704,129

$ (15,466)

$ 313,816

$ 20,957,004

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

2,882,851

39,493

(204,566)

2,717,778

(202,387)

112,474

24,568,716

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,617,902

19,949

(115,374)

1,522,477

(36,698)

44,666

14,250,383

Janus Asia Equity Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

83,304

4,574

(6,186)

81,692

(1,522)

1,557

690,297

Janus Contrarian Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

179,513

7,159

(12,926)

173,746

(16,839)

14,169

3,233,417

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

2,376,614

45,101

(169,955)

2,251,760

(36,002)

13,436

21,414,241

Janus Emerging Markets Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

846,649

11,062

(61,982)

795,729

(65,376)

23,103

5,928,183

Janus Forty Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

148,297

22,667

(10,791)

160,173

(108,326)

20,654

4,771,540

Janus Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

142,892

17,044

(10,354)

149,582

101,541

92,866

5,232,373

Janus Global Bond Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

7,917,852

160,276

(564,498)

7,513,630

(288,243)

795,907

70,402,713

Janus Global Real Estate Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

766,279

55,909

(55,109)

767,079

(9,620)

276,133

7,908,583

Janus Global Research Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

63,364

1,141

(4,597)

59,908

39,694

34,045

3,752,649

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

        

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Global Select Fund – Class I Shares

     
 

218,307

4,708

(15,994)

207,021

18,095

33,431

2,629,161

Janus International Equity Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

2,940,627

82,317

(213,496)

2,809,448

846

626,190

32,449,120

Janus Overseas Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

310,432

17,369

(22,866)

304,935

(186,843)

391,094

8,379,611

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

4,264,929

69,654

(303,928)

4,030,655

(8,733)

91,457

12,132,273

Janus Triton Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

321,277

27,487

(23,345)

325,419

77,235

19,326

7,237,325

Janus Twenty Fund – Class D Shares

     
 

71,594

8,824

(5,196)

75,222

(8,048)

23,038

4,123,681

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

1,738,462

110,737

(124,651)

1,724,548

(213,300)

431,628

25,816,482

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund – Class N Shares

     
 

313,138

50,057

(22,798)

340,397

(20,989)

183,920

6,195,224

     

$ (980,981)

$ 3,542,910

$282,072,976

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Investment Companies

   

Alternative Funds

$ 29,322,824

$ -

$ -

Equity Funds

170,215,166

-

-

Fixed Income Funds

82,534,986

-

-

Total Assets

$ 282,072,976

$ -

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

270,883,631

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

 

$

282,072,976

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

5,703

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Fund shares sold

  

295,251

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

176,460

 
 

Other assets

  

3,616

 

Total Assets

 

 

282,554,006

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

295,769

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

164,726

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

42,817

 
  

Professional fees

  

17,322

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

13,858

 
  

Advisory fees

  

13,238

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

5,703

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

1,680

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

25,580

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

580,693

 

Net Assets

 

$

281,973,313

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

268,613,236

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

1,142,972

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

1,026,512

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

11,190,593

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

281,973,313

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

13,180,607

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,102,988

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

11.95

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

12.68

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

10,974,412

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

930,226

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

11.80

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

229,067,982

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

19,065,101

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.02

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

4,086,107

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

340,199

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

12.01

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

2,800,723

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

235,836

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.88

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

21,863,482

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,824,048

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.99

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

$

3,542,910

 

Total Investment Income

 

3,542,910

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

75,086

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

17,616

 
  

Class C Shares

 

22,431

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,685

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

145,692

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,685

 
  

Class T Shares

 

30,159

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

5,161

 
  

Class C Shares

 

3,839

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,936

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

574

 
  

Class C Shares

 

571

 
  

Class D Shares

 

26,144

 
  

Class I Shares

 

110

 
  

Class S Shares

 

25

 
  

Class T Shares

 

239

 
 

Registration fees

 

38,439

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

27,834

 
 

Professional fees

 

15,258

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

3,043

 
 

Other expenses

 

2,929

 

Total Expenses

 

424,456

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(16,104)

 

Net Expenses

 

408,352

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3,134,558

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments in affiliates

 

(980,981)

 
 

Capital gain distributions from underlying funds

 

4,177,464

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

3,196,483

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(16,767,080)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(16,767,080)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(10,436,039)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

3,134,558

 

$

8,741,030

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

3,196,483

  

23,023,268

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(16,767,080)

  

(34,183,369)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(10,436,039)

 

 

(2,419,071)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(134,092)

  

(366,391)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(59,644)

  

(183,738)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(2,610,930)

  

(6,542,960)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(49,942)

  

(145,598)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(22,260)

  

(64,777)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(247,335)

  

(626,732)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(3,124,203)

 

 

(7,930,196)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(1,010,723)

  

(359,972)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(805,324)

  

(262,309)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(16,630,201)

  

(6,226,887)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(303,215)

  

(135,007)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(205,714)

  

(70,021)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(1,621,254)

  

(601,152)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(20,576,431)

 

 

(7,655,348)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(23,700,634)

 

 

(15,585,544)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(70,720)

  

4,113,984

 
  

Class C Shares

 

596,109

  

1,180,021

 
  

Class D Shares

 

5,564,526

  

(10,370,655)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(75,180)

  

(400,353)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(96,828)

  

824,901

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(574,844)

  

3,375,481

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

5,343,063

 

 

(1,276,621)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(28,793,610)

 

 

(19,281,236)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

310,766,923

  

330,048,159

 

 

End of period

$

281,973,313

 

$

310,766,923

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

1,142,972

 

$

1,132,617

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$13.49

 

 

$14.29

 

 

$12.58

 

 

$12.21

 

 

$12.57

 

 

$10.95

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.37(1)

  

0.21(1)

  

0.32

  

0.24

  

0.34

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.50)

  

1.88

  

0.97

  

(0.31)

  

1.58

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

2.09

 

 

1.29

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

1.92

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.30)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.95)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.61)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.08)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.92)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.95

  

$13.49

  

$14.29

  

$12.58

  

$12.21

  

$12.57

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.47)%

 

 

(0.87)%

 

 

16.79%

 

 

10.67%

 

 

(0.41)%

 

 

17.59%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$13,181

  

$14,913

  

$11,593

  

$8,913

  

$5,720

  

$5,498

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$14,193

  

$13,942

  

$9,885

  

$6,850

  

$5,484

  

$3,818

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.42%

  

0.44%

  

0.43%

  

0.41%

  

0.42%

  

0.50%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.42%

  

0.44%

  

0.43%

  

0.41%

  

0.42%

  

0.50%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.04%

  

2.71%

  

1.53%

  

1.97%

  

1.98%

  

2.88%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

21%

  

11%

  

64%

  

18%

  

15%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$13.29

 

 

$14.08

 

 

$12.40

 

 

$12.02

 

 

$12.46

 

 

$10.88

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.24(1)

  

0.11(1)

  

0.18

  

0.15

  

0.26

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.47)

  

1.85

  

0.99

  

(0.32)

  

1.57

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

1.96

 

 

1.17

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

1.83

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.18)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.25)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.95)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.61)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.02)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.80

  

$13.29

  

$14.08

  

$12.40

  

$12.02

  

$12.46

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.57)%

 

 

(1.58)%

 

 

15.92%

 

 

9.78%

 

 

(1.27)%

 

 

16.86%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$10,974

  

$11,648

  

$11,120

  

$9,480

  

$8,397

  

$7,572

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$11,011

  

$11,146

  

$10,017

  

$8,442

  

$7,945

  

$5,021

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.58%

  

1.20%

  

1.14%

  

1.18%

  

1.26%

  

1.16%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.58%

  

1.20%

  

1.14%

  

1.18%

  

1.26%

  

1.16%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

1.82%

  

1.76%

  

0.86%

  

1.23%

  

1.10%

  

1.85%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

21%

  

11%

  

64%

  

18%

  

15%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$13.57

 

 

$14.36

 

 

$12.63

 

 

$12.27

 

 

$12.62

 

 

$10.96

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.38(1)

  

0.24(1)

  

0.30

  

0.26

  

0.34

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.49)

  

1.89

  

1.00

  

(0.31)

  

1.62

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

2.13

 

 

1.30

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

1.96

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.35)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.30)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.95)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.61)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.10)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.94)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.02

  

$13.57

  

$14.36

  

$12.63

  

$12.27

  

$12.62

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.35)%

 

 

(0.71)%

 

 

17.04%

 

 

10.71%

 

 

(0.27)%

 

 

18.00%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$229,068

  

$251,092

  

$276,135

  

$247,153

  

$228,415

  

$238,030

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$237,756

  

$264,375

  

$261,560

  

$241,398

  

$224,382

  

$216,280

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.26%

  

0.26%

  

0.26%

  

0.25%

  

0.26%

  

0.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.26%

  

0.26%

  

0.26%

  

0.25%

  

0.26%

  

0.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.14%

  

2.75%

  

1.77%

  

2.24%

  

2.10%

  

2.83%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

21%

  

11%

  

64%

  

18%

  

15%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$13.57

 

 

$14.36

 

 

$12.63

 

 

$12.27

 

 

$12.60

 

 

$10.96

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.15(1)

  

0.40(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.31

  

0.26

  

0.34

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.60)

  

(0.50)

  

1.87

  

1.00

  

(0.29)

  

1.61

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

2.13

 

 

1.31

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

1.95

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.16)

  

(0.36)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.31)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.95)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.61)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.11)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$12.01

  

$13.57

  

$14.36

  

$12.63

  

$12.27

  

$12.60

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.37)%

 

 

(0.65)%

 

 

17.10%

 

 

10.80%

 

 

(0.12)%

 

 

17.91%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,086

  

$4,684

  

$5,384

  

$5,441

  

$5,640

  

$4,510

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$4,619

  

$5,525

  

$5,595

  

$5,730

  

$5,003

  

$3,130

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.18%

  

0.20%

  

0.22%

  

0.18%

  

0.17%

  

0.17%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.18%

  

0.20%

  

0.22%

  

0.18%

  

0.17%

  

0.17%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.20%

  

2.86%

  

1.89%

  

2.38%

  

2.18%

  

2.56%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

21%

  

11%

  

64%

  

18%

  

15%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$13.40

 

 

$14.19

 

 

$12.49

 

 

$12.14

 

 

$12.52

 

 

$10.91

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.32(1)

  

0.19(1)

  

0.29

  

0.24

  

0.29

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.47)

  

1.85

  

0.97

  

(0.34)

  

1.62

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

2.04

 

 

1.26

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

1.91

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.30)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.95)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.61)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.05)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.91)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.88

  

$13.40

  

$14.19

  

$12.49

  

$12.14

  

$12.52

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.52)%

 

 

(1.03)%

 

 

16.53%

 

 

10.44%

 

 

(0.64)%

 

 

17.56%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,801

  

$3,234

  

$2,580

  

$3,139

  

$1,595

  

$416

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,886

  

$3,017

  

$2,839

  

$2,429

  

$1,042

  

$374

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.60%

  

0.61%

  

0.61%

  

0.60%

  

0.60%

  

0.64%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.60%

  

0.61%

  

0.60%

  

0.60%

  

0.60%

  

0.64%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

1.79%

  

2.31%

  

1.40%

  

1.88%

  

1.88%

  

2.92%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

21%

  

11%

  

64%

  

18%

  

15%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$13.53

 

 

$14.33

 

 

$12.61

 

 

$12.25

 

 

$12.60

 

 

$10.95

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.37(1)

  

0.23(1)

  

0.27

  

0.32

  

0.11

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.58)

  

(0.49)

  

1.88

  

1.03

  

(0.38)

  

1.84

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

2.11

 

 

1.30

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

1.95

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.35)

  

(0.24)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.30)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.95)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.61)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(1.10)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.94)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.99

  

$13.53

  

$14.33

  

$12.61

  

$12.25

  

$12.60

 
 

Total Return*

 

(3.32)%

 

 

(0.80)%

 

 

16.96%

 

 

10.67%

 

 

(0.33)%

 

 

17.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$21,863

  

$25,197

  

$23,236

  

$17,314

  

$15,651

  

$20,254

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$23,635

  

$24,674

  

$20,305

  

$15,843

  

$19,099

  

$16,051

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses(2)

 

0.35%

  

0.36%

  

0.36%

  

0.35%

  

0.36%

  

0.35%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)(2)

 

0.21%

  

0.36%

  

0.30%

  

0.30%

  

0.31%

  

0.35%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)(2)

 

2.16%

  

2.69%

  

1.72%

  

2.15%

  

2.12%

  

2.88%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

4%

  

21%

  

11%

  

64%

  

18%

  

15%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Ratios do not include indirect expenses of the underlying funds and/or investment companies in which the Fund invests.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund operates as a “fund of funds,” meaning substantially all of the Fund’s assets will be invested in other Janus funds (the “underlying funds”). The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Underlying Funds

The Fund invests in a variety of underlying funds to pursue a target allocation of equity investments, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments and may also invest in money market instruments or cash/cash equivalents. The Fund has a target allocation, which is how the Fund's investments generally will be allocated among the major asset classes over the long term, as well as normal ranges, under normal market conditions, within which the Fund's asset class allocations generally will vary over short-term periods. The Fund's long-term expected average asset allocation is as follows: 55% to equity investments, 35% to fixed-income securities and money market instruments, and 10% to alternative investments. Additional details and descriptions of the investment objectives and strategies of each of the underlying funds are available in the Fund’s and underlying funds’ prospectuses. The Trustees of the underlying funds may change the investment objectives or strategies of the underlying funds at any time without prior notice to fund shareholders.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Investment Valuation

The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated based upon the NAV of each of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests on the day of valuation. The NAV for each class of the underlying funds is computed by dividing the total value of securities and other assets allocated to the class, less liabilities allocated to that class, by the total number of shares outstanding for the class.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

The Fund classifies each of its investments in underlying funds as Level 1, without consideration as to the classification level of the specific investments held by the underlying funds.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities held by the underlying funds will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Any distributions from the underlying funds are recorded in accordance with the character of the distributions as designated by the underlying funds. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Additionally, the Fund, as a shareholder in the underlying funds, will also indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying funds. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The underlying funds may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the underlying funds distribute such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.05%.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any expenses of an underlying fund (acquired fund fees and expenses) the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.12%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. The previous expense limit (until November 1, 2015) was 0.19%. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s and the underlying funds’ transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information .

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $3,147.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $452.

3. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments is wash sale loss deferrals.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 273,015,783

$20,339,037

$(11,281,844)

$ 9,057,193

    
  

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Notes to Financial Statements

4. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

93,009

$ 1,209,116

 

416,046

$ 5,803,532

Reinvested dividends and distributions

81,290

977,102

 

45,994

617,695

Shares repurchased

(176,792)

(2,256,938)

 

(167,795)

(2,307,243)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(2,493)

$ (70,720)

 

294,245

$ 4,113,984

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

87,344

$ 1,104,143

 

223,423

$ 3,038,977

Reinvested dividends and distributions

64,207

762,140

 

30,166

400,307

Shares repurchased

(98,008)

(1,270,174)

 

(166,612)

(2,259,263)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

53,543

$ 596,109

 

86,977

$ 1,180,021

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

415,299

$ 5,445,578

 

1,478,785

$ 20,497,711

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,575,795

19,051,363

 

938,961

12,666,586

Shares repurchased

(1,429,788)

(18,932,415)

 

(3,146,452)

(43,534,952)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

561,306

$ 5,564,526

 

(728,706)

$(10,370,655)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

142,584

$ 1,891,812

 

94,819

$ 1,326,529

Reinvested dividends and distributions

28,616

345,683

 

20,466

276,081

Shares repurchased

(176,182)

(2,312,675)

 

(145,092)

(2,002,963)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(4,982)

$ (75,180)

 

(29,807)

$ (400,353)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

32,179

$ 414,589

 

70,314

$ 980,132

Reinvested dividends and distributions

19,077

227,974

 

10,097

134,798

Shares repurchased

(56,712)

(739,391)

 

(20,883)

(290,029)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(5,456)

$ (96,828)

 

59,528

$ 824,901

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

361,607

$ 4,777,738

 

1,084,719

$ 14,991,410

Reinvested dividends and distributions

150,601

1,816,245

 

89,132

1,199,717

Shares repurchased

(550,064)

(7,168,827)

 

(933,237)

(12,815,646)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(37,856)

$ (574,844)

 

240,614

$ 3,375,481

5. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$10,556,789

$ 21,634,514

$ -

$ -

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Government Money Market Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Government Money Market Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

5

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

6

Statement of Operations

7

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

8

Financial Highlights

9

Notes to Financial Statements

10

Additional Information

16

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Performance

      

    

Eric Thorderson

portfolio manager

   
      

Average Annual Total Return

 

Seven-Day Current Yield

 

Class D Shares(1)

  

Class D Shares(1)

  

1 Year

0.00%

 

With Reimbursement

0.00%

 

5 Year

0.00%

 

Without Reimbursement

-0.27%

 

10 Year

1.09%

 

Class T Shares

  

Since Inception (February 14, 1995)

2.41%

 

With Reimbursement

0.00%

 

Class T Shares

  

Without Reimbursement

-0.29%

 

1 Year

0.00%

 

Expense Ratios

 

5 Year

0.00%

 

Per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

  

10 Year

1.09%

 

Class D Shares(1)

  

Since Inception (February 14, 1995)

2.41%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.69%

 
   

Class T Shares

  
   

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.71%

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.

Janus Capital has voluntarily agreed to waive one-half of its investment advisory fee and such additional fees to the extent necessary to assist the Fund in attempting to maintain a yield of at least 0.00%. Such reimbursements could be changed or terminated at any time.

Class D Shares of the Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If Class D Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to February 16, 2010, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of Class D Shares reflects the fees and expenses of Class D Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.

The yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the Fund than the total return.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in either share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

$0.90

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.23

$0.92

0.18%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

$0.90

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.23

$0.92

0.18%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

U.S. Government Agency Notes – 41.7%

   

Fannie Mae Discount Notes:

   
 

0.1601%, 1/11/16

 

$2,000,000

  

$1,999,938

 
 

0.1601%, 1/21/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,999,849

 
 

0.2003%, 3/14/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,999,222

 
 

0.2304%, 3/30/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,998,351

 
 

0.2805%, 4/1/16

 

1,600,000

  

1,598,904

 
  

10,596,264

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes:

   
 

0.1802%, 1/8/16

 

1,200,000

  

1,199,976

 
 

0.1802%, 1/13/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,999,865

 
 

0.2504%, 1/19/16

 

1,000,000

  

999,896

 
 

0.2704%, 1/20/16

 

1,100,000

  

1,099,868

 
 

0.2153%, 1/22/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,999,827

 
 

0.2303%, 1/25/16

 

1,500,000

  

1,499,869

 
 

0.2453%, 1/27/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,999,847

 
 

0.1351%, 1/29/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,999,719

 
 

0.1473%, 2/3/16

 

2,500,000

  

2,499,583

 
 

0.1752%, 2/5/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,999,480

 
 

0.2054%, 2/9/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,999,590

 
 

0.2615%, 2/10/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,999,306

 
 

0.2277%, 2/26/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,998,763

 
 

0.1702%, 3/21/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,999,273

 
 

0.2354%, 3/31/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,998,864

 
 

0.2204%, 4/1/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,998,973

 
 

0.2404%, 4/20/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,998,573

 
 

0.2756%, 4/27/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,997,387

 
 

0.4917%, 5/20/16

 

3,000,000

  

2,995,888

 
 

0.3309%, 6/9/16

 

2,000,000

  

1,997,121

 
  

45,281,668

 

FHLMC Multifamily VRD Certificates Taxable:

   
 

0.4700%, 1/15/42

 

5,992,296

  

5,992,144

 

Freddie Mac Discount Notes:

   
 

0.1452%, 1/4/16

 

2,000,000

  

2,000,000

 
 

0.3005%, 2/4/16

 

1,500,000

  

1,499,612

 
  

3,499,612

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Notes (cost $65,369,688)

 

65,369,688

 

Variable Rate Demand Agency Notes – 41.8%

   
 

AE REALTY LLC, 0.3900%, 10/1/23

 

780,000

  

780,000

 
 

Clearwater Solutions LLC, 0.3700%, 9/1/21

 

940,000

  

940,000

 
 

Cypress Bend Real Estate Development Co. LLC, 0.3900%, 4/1/33

 

9,000,000

  

9,000,000

 
 

Florida Food Products, Inc., 0.3800%, 12/1/22

 

2,220,000

  

2,220,000

 
 

Greer Family LLC, 0.3800%, 8/1/31

 

3,000,000

  

3,000,000

 
 

Illinois Housing Development Authority, 0.0900%, 5/1/37

 

395,000

  

395,000

 
 

Irrevocable Trust Agreement John A Thomas & Elizabeth F Thomas,

      
 

0.3900%, 12/1/20

 

2,500,000

  

2,500,000

 
 

Johnson Capital Management LLC, 0.4700%, 6/1/47

 

3,745,000

  

3,745,000

 
 

Lake Nona Trust, 0.3900%, 10/1/44

 

3,100,000

  

3,100,000

 
 

Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, 0.4239%, 11/1/35

 

9,700,000

  

9,700,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.3500%, 9/1/21

 

1,700,000

  

1,700,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.3500%, 1/1/34

 

3,645,000

  

3,645,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.3500%, 8/1/34

 

4,275,000

  

4,275,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.3500%, 12/1/35

 

3,470,000

  

3,470,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp. - Series A, 0.3500%, 3/1/29

 

3,460,000

  

3,460,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp. - Series B, 0.3500%, 3/1/29

 

2,530,000

  

2,530,000

 
 

Phenix City Downtown Redevelopment Authority, 0.3900%, 2/1/33

 

4,195,000

  

4,195,000

 
 

Sacramento Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, 0.5000%, 1/15/36

 

500,000

  

500,000

 
 

Thomas H Turner Family Irrevocable Trust, 0.3900%, 6/1/20

 

4,500,000

  

4,500,000

 
 

Tyler Enterprises LLC, 0.3900%, 10/1/22

 

1,810,000

  

1,810,000

 

Total Variable Rate Demand Agency Notes (cost $65,465,000)

 

65,465,000

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Repurchase Agreements – 16.5%

   
 

Undivided interest of 25.9% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $100,000,000 with a maturity value of $100,003,111) with RBC Capital Markets Corp., 0.2800%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $25,900,806 collateralized by $97,352,853 in U.S. Government Agencies 0.4970% - 7.5310%, 4/15/26 - 3/20/65 with a value of $102,000,000 (cost $25,900,000)

 

$25,900,000

  

$25,900,000

 

Total Investments (total cost $156,734,688) – 100.0%

 

156,734,688

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0)%

 

(35,582)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$156,699,106

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

4

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Government Money Market Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

Money market funds may hold securities with stated maturities of greater than 397 days when those securities have features that allow a fund to “put” back the security to the issuer or to a third party within 397 days of acquisition. The maturity dates shown in the security descriptions are the stated maturity dates.

  

This variable rate security is a perpetual bond. Perpetual bonds have no contractual maturity date, are not redeemable, and pay an indefinite stream of interest. The coupon rate shown represents the current interest rate.                                                                                     .

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

U.S. Government Agency Notes

$ -

$ 65,369,688

$ -

Variable Rate Demand Agency Notes

-

65,465,000

-

Repurchase Agreements

-

25,900,000

-

Total Assets

$ -

$ 156,734,688

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost(1)

 

$

156,734,688

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

130,834,688

 
 

Repurchase agreements, at value

  

25,900,000

 
 

Cash

  

38,272

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

3,171

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Fund shares sold

  

235,590

 
  

Interest

  

18,923

 

Total Assets

 

 

157,030,644

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

272,580

 
  

Professional fees

  

22,773

 
  

Administration services fees

  

17,654

 
  

Advisory fees

  

14,445

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

3,171

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

911

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

331,534

 

Net Assets

 

$

156,699,110

 

Net Assets Consist of:

    
 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

156,701,546

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(3,074)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

638

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

156,699,110

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

153,599,935

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

153,614,766

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

1.00

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

3,099,175

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

3,099,572

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

1.00

 

 

(1) Includes cost of repurchase agreements of $25,900,000.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Government Money Market Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

142,969

 

Total Investment Income

 

142,969

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

159,158

 
 

Administration services fees:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

358,911

 
  

Class T Shares

 

7,423

 
 

Professional fees

 

13,404

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

1,702

 

Total Expenses

 

540,598

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(397,629)

 

Net Expenses

 

142,969

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

 

$

38

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

  

27

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

  

-

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

 

65

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(37)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(1)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

 

 

(38)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class D Shares

 

3,478,718

  

(15,124,255)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

8,671

  

(315,913)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

3,487,389

 

 

(15,440,168)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

3,487,389

 

 

(15,440,141)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

153,211,721

  

168,651,862

 

 

End of period

$

156,699,110

 

$

153,211,721

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(3,074)

 

$

(3,074)

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(1)

  

(1)(2)

  

(1)(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(2)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.01%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$153,600

  

$150,121

  

$165,245

  

$175,179

  

$182,311

  

$189,249

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$153,750

  

$157,321

  

$169,002

  

$178,560

  

$190,180

  

$199,694

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.68%

  

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.71%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.18%

  

0.13%

  

0.12%

  

0.18%

  

0.18%

  

0.23%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.00%

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(1)

  

(1)(2)

  

(1)(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(2)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.01%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,099

  

$3,091

  

$3,406

  

$6,569

  

$5,319

  

$5,731

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,160

  

$3,611

  

$6,393

  

$5,526

  

$5,267

  

$4,596

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.69%

  

0.71%

  

0.70%

  

0.73%

  

0.71%

  

0.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.18%

  

0.13%

  

0.12%

  

0.18%

  

0.18%

  

0.22%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.00%

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Less than 0.005%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Government Money Market Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in short-term money market securities.

The Fund offers two classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer both classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Investments held by the Fund are valued utilizing the amortized cost method of valuation permitted in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and certain conditions therein. Under the amortized cost method, which does not take into account unrealized capital gains or losses, an instrument is initially valued at its cost and thereafter assumes a constant accretion/amortization to maturity of any discount or premium.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic

  

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Periodic review and monitoring of the valuation of short-term securities is performed in an effort to ensure that amortized cost approximates market value. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends, if any, are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through its investments in certain securities, including, but not limited to, repurchase agreements and debt securities. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

  

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts

of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

RBC Capital Markets Corp.

$ 25,900,000

$ -

$ (25,900,000)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

All repurchase agreements are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements that give the Fund, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the counterparty. Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest.

Regulatory Risk

Money market funds are open-end registered investment companies which have historically traded at a stable $1.00 per share price. In July 2014, the SEC adopted amendments to money market fund regulations (“2014 Amendments”) intended to address perceived systematic risks associated with money market funds and to improve transparency for money market fund investors. In general, the 2014 Amendments require money market funds that do not meet the definitions of a retail money market fund or government money market fund to transact at a floating NAV per share (similar to all other non-money market funds), instead of at a $1.00 stable share price, as has traditionally been the case. The rules also contemplate the implementation of liquidity fees and redemption gates for the non-government money market funds in times of stress. Under the 2014 Amendments, the SEC also adopted revised diversification, stress-testing, and disclosure requirements for money market funds. The 2014 Amendments represent a departure from the traditional operation of money market funds and the impact that these amendments might have on money market funds is unclear. Any impact on the trading and value of money market instruments as a result of the 2014 Amendments may negatively affect a Fund’s return potential. The 2014 Amendments have compliance deadlines through October 2016.

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund and other funds advised by Janus Capital or its affiliates may transfer daily uninvested cash balances into one or more joint trading accounts. Assets in the joint trading accounts are invested in money market instruments and the proceeds are allocated to the participating funds on a pro rata basis.

Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.20%.

Janus Capital has voluntarily agreed to waive one-half of the Fund’s investment advisory fee. Janus Capital may also voluntarily waive and/or reimburse additional fees to the extent necessary to assist the Fund in attempting to maintain a yield of at least 0.00%. These waivers and reimbursements are voluntary and could change or be terminated at any time at the discretion of Janus Capital. There is no guarantee that the Fund will maintain a positive yield. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Class D Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund compensate Janus Capital at an annual rate of 0.46% and 0.48%, respectively, of average daily net assets for providing certain administration services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping and registration functions and also to pay for costs such as shareholder servicing and custody. These amounts are disclosed as “Administration services fees” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains.

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

33,509,209

$33,509,209

 

57,748,647

$ 57,748,692

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

8

8

Shares repurchased

(30,030,491)

(30,030,491)

 

(72,872,955)

(72,872,955)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

3,478,718

$ 3,478,718

 

(15,124,300)

$(15,124,255)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

896,540

$ 896,540

 

3,912,188

$ 3,912,189

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

1

1

Shares repurchased

(887,869)

(887,869)

 

(4,228,103)

(4,228,103)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

8,671

$ 8,671

 

(315,914)

$ (315,913)

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Janus Government Money Market Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Performance Overviews

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

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HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Flexible Bond Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

17

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

19

Statement of Operations

21

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

22

Financial Highlights

23

Notes to Financial Statements

27

Additional Information

38

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe a bottom-up, fundamentally driven investment process can generate risk-adjusted outperformance and capital preservation over time. Our comprehensive, bottom-up view drives decision-making at a macro level, enabling us to make informed risk and sector allocation decisions.

 

Michael Keough

co-portfolio manager

Mayur Saigal

co-portfolio manager

Gibson Smith

co-portfolio manager

Darrell Watters

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

During the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Flexible Bond Fund’s Class T Shares returned -0.32% compared with 0.65% for the Fund’s benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

During the period, fixed income markets continued to grapple with potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Volatility emanating from China, as that country struggled with slowing growth, was among the factors that caused the Federal Reserve (Fed) to delay raising rates at its September meeting. Improving jobs data increased expectations of a December increase, which ultimately occurred. This sent the yield on the 2-year Treasury above 1%. The yield on the 10-year, however, dipped as inflation data remained muted.

Investment-grade corporate spreads widened in late summer but later clawed back some territory as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. High-yield credits, on the other hand, widened considerably throughout the period. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Detracting most from relative performance was our yield curve positioning within Treasurys. The front-end of the Treasury yield curve steepened during the period as the market anticipated an eventual interest rate hike by the Fed. Treasury duration is a tool utilized to adjust the overall duration of the portfolio in a liquid and cost-effective manner. We view our allocation to intermediate and longer dated Treasurys as a buffer against volatility in risk assets while short-term Treasurys provide liquidity.

The Fund’s allocation to investment-grade corporate credit weighed on relative returns. As markets turned volatile late summer, spreads on this segment of corporate credit widened. Losses were concentrated in the lowest tier of credit ratings as investors grew more concerned about the continuation of shareholder-friendly activity that may lead to higher risk for fixed income investors. The credit sectors that underperformed the most were independent and midstream energy. Late in the period, crude prices came under renewed pressure, which acutely affected energy companies that heavily utilized leverage to expand operations in recent years.

Contributing most to relative performance was the Fund’s substantial underweight to government-related entities. This was owing, in part, to the downgrade of benchmark component Petrobras, which occurred during the period. An out-of-benchmark allocation – preferred equity – also contributed to relative performance.

On a credit sector basis, spread carry and security selection within banking contributed to performance. The prospect of rising rates caused many to project that banks would soon be able to generate higher operating margins. Also contributing to relative performance was a combination of underweight and security selection within metals and mining. Muted global growth expectations weighed on the demand outlook for these companies’ products.

OUTLOOK

We believe that many of the clouds that hung over fixed income markets in 2015 remain with us. As such, we consider it prudent to maintain a defensive stance within our portfolios. Yes, the Fed removed lingering uncertainty about whether it would raise interest rates, but the timing of future hikes is a matter of debate. It is our view that the Fed’s economic growth projections for 2016 are too optimistic. Therefore, we doubt that the four 0.25% increases the central bank anticipates for the year will come to fruition.

While the change in nonfarm payrolls rebounded after subpar late-summer readings, and the unemployment rate, at 5%, is roughly what the Fed considers optimal, the

  

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other part of its dual mandate – inflation – remains frustratingly low. It is difficult to identify future sources of inflationary pressure. Hourly wage growth is mired in the 2% to 2.5% range and there are only incipient signs that consumers are spending a portion of their “gasoline dividend,” while much of the windfall created by multi-year lows in energy prices is finding its way into savings. Weak global growth and a strengthening U.S. dollar could further keep upward price pressure at bay.

Company developments, we believe, validate our view that we are in the later stages of the credit cycle. Shareholder-friendly activities continue and balance sheet strength has become more fleeting across a range of sectors, most notably energy. A chief concern is that much of the financial engineering that has occurred is aimed at compensating for lower revenue growth. With economic acceleration remaining elusive and rates still low, we expect management teams to continue to purchase growth, with these acquisitions often financed by debt issuance. We see less room for margin expansion, and with extended balance sheets, suboptimal results may be met with harsh market reaction.

Given this environment, we have minimized our exposure to the riskiest tiers of high-yield credit as we suspect the market may experience an uptick in defaults. Instead, we have increased our credit allocation by focusing on high-yield issuers with higher ratings.

By utilizing our Treasury allocation, we ended the period with the Fund’s duration in line with that of the benchmark. We believe that our increased exposure to longer dated Treasurys may counteract the volatility we expect risk assets to experience over the coming quarters. At the same time, our exposure to shorter dated Treasurys stands to be a source of liquidity, which may enable us to capitalize on attractive buying opportunities.

Despite the Fed’s move away from its zero-interest-rate policy, fixed income markets are no less fraught with risks. The potential price dislocations associated with illiquid markets becomes more of a threat as stretched balance sheets and low growth may lead to earnings misses and investor redemptions. We believe that security avoidance will be a central driver of performance as the asymmetric risk of holding risky credits far outweighs the potential upside. Perhaps at no other time since the economy emerged from the financial crisis have our core tenets of capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns been so essential to meeting the investment goals of our clients.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Flexible Bond Fund.

  

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Fund Profile

 

 

30-day Current Yield*

Without
Reimbursement

With
Reimbursement

Class A Shares NAV

2.30%

2.30%

Class A Shares MOP

2.19%

2.19%

Class C Shares**

1.58%

1.58%

Class D Shares

2.51%

2.51%

Class I Shares

2.56%

2.56%

Class N Shares

2.67%

2.67%

Class R Shares

1.92%

1.92%

Class S Shares

2.17%

2.17%

Class T Shares

2.42%

2.42%

Weighted Average Maturity

9.6 Years

Average Effective Duration***

5.7 Years

* Yield will fluctuate.

  

** Does not include the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge.

*** A theoretical measure of price volatility.

 
  

Ratings Summary - (% of Total Investments)

 

AAA

0.1%

AA

51.9%

A

4.4%

BBB

29.1%

BB

9.7%

B

0.8%

Not Rated

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor's (S&P), an independent credit rating agency. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P's measures. Further information on S&P's rating methodology may be found at www.standardandpoors.com. Other ratings agencies may rate the same securities differently. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change. "Not Rated" securities are not rated by S&P, but may be rated by other rating agencies and do not necessarily indicate low quality. "Other" includes cash equivalents, equity securities, and certain derivative instruments.

Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds

 

39.1%

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

28.5%

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

21.9%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

6.1%

Investment Companies

 

1.8%

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

1.6%

Preferred Stocks

 

1.1%

Other

 

(0.1)%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-0.48%

-0.12%

3.67%

5.44%

6.88%

 

0.79%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-5.18%

-4.90%

2.66%

4.93%

6.69%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-0.72%

-0.72%

2.91%

4.71%

6.19%

 

1.53%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-1.70%

-1.70%

2.91%

4.71%

6.19%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-0.28%

0.07%

3.85%

5.56%

6.92%

 

0.60%

Class I Shares

 

-0.35%

0.11%

3.89%

5.51%

6.90%

 

0.57%

Class N Shares

 

-0.20%

0.33%

3.76%

5.51%

6.90%

 

0.44%

Class R Shares

 

-0.68%

-0.52%

3.24%

5.01%

6.47%

 

1.19%

Class S Shares

 

-0.45%

-0.17%

3.50%

5.27%

6.73%

 

0.94%

Class T Shares

 

-0.32%

0.09%

3.76%

5.51%

6.90%

 

0.69%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

 

0.65%

0.55%

3.25%

4.51%

6.59%**

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

2nd

1st

1st

1st

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Intermediate-Term Bond Funds

 

-

480/1,088

236/992

56/862

16/207

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month–end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).
Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.
CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.
  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

High-yield/high-risk bonds, also known as "junk" bonds, involve a greater risk of default and price volatility than investment grade bonds. High-yield/high-risk bonds can experience sudden and sharp price swings which will affect net asset value.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective December 31, 2015, Michael Keough, Mayur Saigal, Gibson Smith and Darrell Watters are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

* The Fund’s inception date – July 7, 1987

** The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index’s since inception returns are calculated from June 30, 1987.

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$995.20

$4.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.06

$4.12

0.81%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$992.80

$7.41

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.70

$7.51

1.48%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$997.20

$3.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.07

$3.10

0.61%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$996.50

$2.81

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.32

$2.85

0.56%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$998.00

$2.26

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.87

$2.29

0.45%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$993.20

$6.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.05

$6.14

1.21%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$995.50

$4.77

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.36

$4.82

0.95%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$996.80

$3.46

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.67

$3.51

0.69%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 6.1%

   
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2012-4, 3.8200%, 2/10/20 (144A)

 

$5,866,000

  

$5,937,325

 
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2013-4, 3.3100%, 10/8/19

 

5,694,000

  

5,787,310

 
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2015-2, 3.0000%, 6/8/21

 

10,473,000

  

10,334,041

 
 

Applebee's Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC, 4.2770%, 9/5/44 (144A)

 

37,354,000

  

37,826,304

 
 

Aventura Mall Trust 2013-AVM, 3.7427%, 12/5/32 (144A)

 

11,230,000

  

11,009,108

 
 

BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-200P,

      
 

3.5958%, 4/14/33 (144A)

 

13,482,000

  

11,703,788

 
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust 2006-6, 5.4210%, 10/10/45

 

8,307,725

  

8,424,027

 
 

Boca Hotel Portfolio Trust 2013-BOCA, 3.3805%, 8/15/26 (144A)

 

9,003,000

  

8,987,205

 
 

CGBAM Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-HD, 3.3305%, 2/15/31 (144A)

 

4,713,000

  

4,693,538

 
 

CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., 4.4740%, 3/20/43 (144A)

 

22,476,935

  

22,348,446

 
 

COMM 2007-C9 Mortgage Trust, 5.6500%, 12/10/49

 

10,054,389

  

10,184,840

 
 

Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-GG11, 5.8670%, 12/10/49

 

5,634,150

  

5,852,838

 
 

Core Industrial Trust 2015-TEXW, 3.8487%, 2/10/34 (144A)

 

14,787,000

  

13,804,834

 
 

DB Master Finance LLC 2015-1, 3.2620%, 2/20/45 (144A)

 

10,365,670

  

10,256,722

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 5.2160%, 1/25/42 (144A)

 

10,220,100

  

10,512,718

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 3.4840%, 10/25/45 (144A)

 

27,784,000

  

27,228,320

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 2.6210%, 10/25/24

 

4,321,000

  

4,333,437

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 2.8710%, 10/25/24

 

3,906,000

  

3,958,479

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 2.6216%, 3/25/25

 

17,208,000

  

17,158,396

 
 

FREMF 2010 K-SCT Mortgage Trust, 2.0000%, 1/25/20 (144A)§

 

18,000,986

  

16,145,407

 
 

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NRF, 3.3822%, 12/15/19 (144A)

 

6,947,842

  

6,682,952

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, 3.4350%, 12/10/27 (144A)

 

15,982,000

  

15,265,286

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust 2013-NYC5, 3.6490%, 1/10/30 (144A)

 

7,303,000

  

7,258,733

 
 

Hilton USA Trust 2013-HLT, 4.4533%, 11/5/30 (144A)

 

4,794,000

  

4,792,111

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2013-WT,

      
 

2.8044%, 2/16/25 (144A)

 

11,371,971

  

11,484,400

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2013-WT,

      
 

4.8447%, 2/16/25 (144A)

 

10,795,000

  

10,943,060

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2014-FBLU,

      
 

2.9305%, 12/15/28 (144A)

 

4,778,000

  

4,777,955

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2014-FBLU,

      
 

3.8305%, 12/15/28 (144A)

 

4,098,000

  

4,097,419

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-COSMO,

      
 

2.1305%, 1/15/32 (144A)

 

8,049,000

  

7,993,663

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-COSMO,

      
 

4.2805%, 1/15/32 (144A)

 

8,729,000

  

8,584,546

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-SGP,

      
 

3.0805%, 7/15/36 (144A)

 

4,308,000

  

4,300,725

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-SGP,

      
 

4.8305%, 7/15/36 (144A)

 

12,391,000

  

12,389,252

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-UES,

      
 

3.6210%, 9/5/32 (144A)

 

9,585,000

  

8,968,034

 
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-C1, 5.4840%, 2/15/40

 

5,181,200

  

5,233,221

 
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-C2, 5.4930%, 2/15/40

 

5,460,176

  

5,588,949

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2012-6, 2.5200%, 9/17/18

 

7,083,000

  

7,115,681

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2013-4, 4.6700%, 1/15/20 (144A)

 

16,914,000

  

17,358,652

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2013-A, 4.7100%, 1/15/21 (144A)

 

11,333,000

  

11,589,134

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-1, 3.2400%, 4/15/21

 

10,739,000

  

10,718,275

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-4, 3.5300%, 8/16/21

 

17,769,000

  

17,607,140

 
 

Starwood Retail Property Trust 2014-STAR, 2.8305%, 11/15/27 (144A)

 

5,056,000

  

5,027,788

 
 

Starwood Retail Property Trust 2014-STAR, 3.5805%, 11/15/27 (144A)

 

16,854,884

  

16,610,460

 
 

Starwood Retail Property Trust 2014-STAR, 4.4805%, 11/15/27 (144A)

 

8,265,000

  

8,202,861

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C30, 5.3830%, 12/15/43

 

15,753,104

  

16,277,758

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C31, 5.6600%, 4/15/47

 

24,691,647

  

24,668,439

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C33, 5.9524%, 2/15/51

 

7,767,441

  

7,916,225

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-TISH, 3.0805%, 1/15/27 (144A)

 

4,913,000

  

4,775,000

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-TISH, 2.5805%, 2/15/27 (144A)

 

6,809,000

  

6,611,289

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-TISH, 3.5805%, 2/15/27 (144A)

 

2,009,000

  

1,942,932

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – (continued)

   
 

Wendy's Funding LLC 2015-1, 3.3710%, 6/15/45 (144A)

 

$30,802,800

  

$30,054,643

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $558,681,222)

 

551,323,666

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – 1.6%

   

Communications – 0.3%

   
 

CCO Safari III LLC, 3.5000%, 1/24/23

 

21,041,000

  

20,997,235

 
 

Tribune Media Co., 3.7500%, 12/27/20

 

9,448,253

  

9,291,790

 
  

30,289,025

 

Consumer Cyclical – 0.1%

   
 

Staples, Inc., 0%, 4/23/21(a),‡

 

7,232,000

  

7,138,563

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 0.1%

   
 

IMS Health, Inc., 3.5000%, 3/17/21

 

14,192,213

  

13,837,407

 

Technology – 1.1%

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman Finance, Ltd., 0%, 11/11/22(a),‡

 

45,540,000

  

44,999,440

 
 

Avago Technologies Cayman, Ltd., 3.7500%, 5/6/21

 

52,966,041

  

52,789,664

 
  

97,789,104

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $149,906,320)

 

149,054,099

 

Corporate Bonds – 39.1%

   

Asset-Backed Securities – 0.2%

   
 

American Tower Trust I, 1.5510%, 3/15/18 (144A)

 

21,744,000

  

21,233,623

 

Banking – 5.5%

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.0000%, 12/31/18

 

3,682,000

  

4,031,790

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.1250%, 3/30/20

 

20,656,000

  

20,552,720

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.7500%, 11/20/25

 

6,457,000

  

6,537,713

 
 

American Express Co., 6.8000%, 9/1/66

 

14,719,000

  

14,829,392

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.7500%, 8/15/16

 

6,765,000

  

6,930,824

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 8.0000%µ

 

31,229,000

  

31,775,507

 
 

Citigroup, Inc., 4.4500%, 9/29/27

 

35,314,000

  

35,080,186

 
 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc., 4.3000%, 12/3/25

 

23,036,000

  

23,157,123

 
 

Discover Financial Services, 3.9500%, 11/6/24

 

7,323,000

  

7,218,706

 
 

Discover Financial Services, 3.7500%, 3/4/25

 

15,767,000

  

15,141,145

 
 

Goldman Sachs Capital I, 6.3450%, 2/15/34

 

28,731,000

  

33,611,995

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.6250%, 1/15/17

 

7,789,000

  

8,090,240

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.2500%, 10/21/25

 

19,294,000

  

19,146,536

 
 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.0170%, 6/26/24 (144A)

 

31,074,000

  

30,572,124

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.8750%, 11/1/22

 

7,937,000

  

8,423,157

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.3500%, 9/8/26

 

7,225,000

  

7,248,619

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 5.5500%µ

 

19,707,000

  

19,707,000

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.1000%, 6/10/23

 

29,398,000

  

31,586,505

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.0000%, 12/19/23

 

24,234,000

  

26,100,382

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 5.1250%, 5/28/24

 

45,700,000

  

46,301,183

 
 

Santander UK PLC, 5.0000%, 11/7/23 (144A)

 

49,754,000

  

51,791,476

 
 

SVB Financial Group, 5.3750%, 9/15/20

 

16,865,000

  

18,451,035

 
 

Synchrony Financial, 3.0000%, 8/15/19

 

21,076,000

  

21,046,747

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 5.8750%µ

 

5,608,000

  

5,902,420

 
 

Zions Bancorporation, 5.8000%µ

 

5,329,000

  

5,102,518

 
  

498,337,043

 

Basic Industry – 2.0%

   
 

Albemarle Corp., 4.1500%, 12/1/24

 

27,905,000

  

26,668,027

 
 

Albemarle Corp., 5.4500%, 12/1/44

 

20,794,000

  

20,111,479

 
 

Alcoa, Inc., 5.1250%, 10/1/24

 

25,197,000

  

22,929,270

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 3.8750%, 4/15/18

 

11,436,000

  

11,664,720

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 6.8750%, 5/15/43

 

15,039,000

  

14,287,050

 
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 3.1630%, 11/15/21 (144A)

 

32,456,000

  

32,406,602

 
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 3.6000%, 3/1/25 (144A)

 

17,086,000

  

16,882,762

 
 

LyondellBasell Industries NV, 4.6250%, 2/26/55

 

23,021,000

  

18,669,571

 
 

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., 4.5000%, 4/15/23

 

17,262,000

  

16,068,488

 
  

179,687,969

 

Brokerage – 3.6%

   
 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 7.5180%, 6/1/66

 

32,087,000

  

31,365,042

 
 

Carlyle Holdings Finance LLC, 3.8750%, 2/1/23 (144A)

 

10,656,000

  

10,791,566

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Brokerage – (continued)

   
 

Charles Schwab Corp., 3.0000%, 3/10/25

 

$11,767,000

  

$11,573,009

 
 

Charles Schwab Corp., 7.0000%µ

 

15,855,000

  

17,995,425

 
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 5.3750%, 11/15/22

 

21,480,000

  

22,500,300

 
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 4.6250%, 9/15/23

 

28,585,000

  

29,049,506

 
 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 3.7500%, 12/1/25

 

18,622,000

  

18,673,210

 
 

Lazard Group LLC, 6.8500%, 6/15/17

 

471,000

  

501,480

 
 

Lazard Group LLC, 4.2500%, 11/14/20

 

20,289,000

  

21,014,859

 
 

Neuberger Berman Group LLC / Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.,

      
 

5.8750%, 3/15/22 (144A)

 

21,110,000

  

21,954,400

 
 

Neuberger Berman Group LLC / Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.,

      
 

4.8750%, 4/15/45 (144A)

 

24,017,000

  

20,250,606

 
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc., 5.6250%, 4/1/24

 

47,636,000

  

52,721,191

 
 

Stifel Financial Corp., 4.2500%, 7/18/24

 

14,549,000

  

14,455,101

 
 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 2.9500%, 4/1/22

 

18,128,000

  

17,956,527

 
 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 3.6250%, 4/1/25

 

38,411,000

  

38,870,626

 
  

329,672,848

 

Capital Goods – 2.7%

   
 

Ball Corp., 4.3750%, 12/15/20

 

11,260,000

  

11,435,937

 
 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.6250%, 4/15/18

 

12,291,000

  

12,100,489

 
 

Exelis, Inc., 4.2500%, 10/1/16

 

13,358,000

  

13,597,656

 
 

Exelis, Inc., 5.5500%, 10/1/21

 

5,774,000

  

6,331,763

 
 

FLIR Systems, Inc., 3.7500%, 9/1/16

 

18,017,000

  

18,277,093

 
 

GE Capital Trust I, 6.3750%, 11/15/67

 

22,871,000

  

23,771,546

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 6.3750%, 11/15/67

 

14,807,000

  

15,462,950

 
 

General Electric Co., 4.0000%µ

 

8,888,000

  

8,888,000

 
 

General Electric Co., 4.1000%µ

 

34,350,000

  

34,264,125

 
 

Hanson, Ltd., 6.1250%, 8/15/16

 

12,453,000

  

12,779,891

 
 

Harris Corp., 3.8320%, 4/27/25

 

7,433,000

  

7,320,977

 
 

Harris Corp., 5.0540%, 4/27/45

 

11,555,000

  

11,314,275

 
 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 4.2500%, 7/2/24

 

9,563,000

  

9,385,549

 
 

Owens Corning, 4.2000%, 12/1/24

 

7,915,000

  

7,703,274

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.0000%, 6/15/18

 

13,257,000

  

14,715,270

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.5000%, 6/15/21

 

7,148,000

  

8,327,420

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 4.5000%, 4/1/25

 

33,539,000

  

33,203,610

 
  

248,879,825

 

Communications – 1.1%

   
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.4640%, 7/23/22 (144A)

 

14,451,000

  

14,400,566

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.9080%, 7/23/25 (144A)

 

50,164,000

  

50,115,190

 
 

Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 4.5000%, 10/1/20

 

7,245,000

  

7,353,675

 
 

SBA Tower Trust, 2.9330%, 12/15/17 (144A)

 

12,031,000

  

12,173,277

 
 

UBM PLC, 5.7500%, 11/3/20 (144A)

 

18,273,000

  

19,529,013

 
  

103,571,721

 

Consumer Cyclical – 4.1%

   
 

1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.6250%, 1/15/22 (144A)

 

22,980,000

  

23,037,450

 
 

Brinker International, Inc., 3.8750%, 5/15/23

 

36,239,000

  

34,948,819

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 2.8000%, 7/20/20

 

34,958,000

  

35,115,031

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 3.5000%, 7/20/22

 

19,620,000

  

19,964,449

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 4.7500%, 12/1/22 (144A)

 

8,899,000

  

9,535,359

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 5.0000%, 12/1/24 (144A)

 

10,993,000

  

11,892,766

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 3.8750%, 7/20/25

 

34,877,000

  

35,594,769

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 4.7500%, 5/15/17

 

7,044,000

  

7,246,515

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/1/19

 

12,391,000

  

12,391,000

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.9840%, 6/15/16

 

31,455,000

  

31,804,182

 
 

General Motors Co., 3.5000%, 10/2/18

 

7,263,000

  

7,335,921

 
 

General Motors Co., 4.8750%, 10/2/23

 

51,283,000

  

52,445,021

 
 

General Motors Co., 4.0000%, 4/1/25

 

1,817,000

  

1,721,375

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.1000%, 1/15/19

 

18,547,000

  

18,520,051

 
 

Macy's Retail Holdings, Inc., 5.9000%, 12/1/16

 

4,978,000

  

5,165,242

 
 

MDC Holdings, Inc., 5.5000%, 1/15/24

 

14,107,000

  

14,248,070

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Consumer Cyclical – (continued)

   
 

Schaeffler Finance BV, 4.2500%, 5/15/21 (144A)

 

$5,914,000

  

$5,869,645

 
 

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.0000%, 12/31/18

 

6,059,000

  

6,180,180

 
 

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 5.8750%, 2/15/22

 

4,926,000

  

5,172,300

 
 

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.3750%, 4/15/23

 

3,373,000

  

3,271,810

 
 

Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 4.2500%, 5/30/23 (144A)

 

9,121,000

  

7,804,156

 
 

ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.0000%, 4/29/20 (144A)

 

8,788,000

  

8,860,501

 
 

ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.5000%, 4/29/22 (144A)

 

6,238,000

  

6,097,645

 
 

ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.7500%, 4/29/25 (144A)

 

8,831,000

  

8,411,528

 
  

372,633,785

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 3.4%

   
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 3.0000%, 3/12/20

 

27,452,000

  

27,430,176

 
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 3.8000%, 3/15/25

 

22,128,000

  

22,014,992

 
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 4.5500%, 3/15/35

 

21,550,000

  

20,943,518

 
 

Becton Dickinson and Co., 1.8000%, 12/15/17

 

18,133,000

  

18,106,635

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.8750%, 1/31/22 (144A)

 

24,031,000

  

25,713,170

 
 

HCA, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/15/19

 

8,893,000

  

8,959,697

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 2.8000%, 7/2/20 (144A)

 

13,647,000

  

13,611,709

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.5000%, 7/15/22 (144A)

 

11,694,000

  

11,774,630

 
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, 3.2000%, 2/1/22

 

22,084,000

  

21,673,834

 
 

Life Technologies Corp., 6.0000%, 3/1/20

 

14,918,000

  

16,537,409

 
 

Smithfield Foods, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/1/18 (144A)

 

3,094,000

  

3,132,675

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.3000%, 2/15/22

 

10,090,000

  

10,065,209

 
 

Tyson Foods, Inc., 6.6000%, 4/1/16

 

9,053,000

  

9,172,780

 
 

Wm Wrigley Jr Co., 2.4000%, 10/21/18 (144A)

 

25,169,000

  

25,236,176

 
 

Wm Wrigley Jr Co., 3.3750%, 10/21/20 (144A)

 

14,519,000

  

14,801,816

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 2.7000%, 4/1/20

 

20,579,000

  

20,320,363

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.1500%, 4/1/22

 

23,375,000

  

22,979,495

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.5500%, 4/1/25

 

14,626,000

  

14,212,406

 
  

306,686,690

 

Electric – 0.4%

   
 

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 5.0000%, 5/1/18

 

8,415,000

  

8,814,713

 
 

PPL WEM, Ltd. / Western Power Distribution, Ltd., 3.9000%, 5/1/16 (144A)

 

11,262,000

  

11,306,969

 
 

PPL WEM, Ltd. / Western Power Distribution, Ltd., 5.3750%, 5/1/21 (144A)

 

16,575,000

  

18,082,447

 
  

38,204,129

 

Energy – 4.0%

   
 

Chevron Corp., 1.3450%, 11/15/17

 

14,690,000

  

14,643,771

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 5.8750%, 5/1/22

 

45,320,000

  

43,393,356

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 4.3750%, 6/1/24

 

43,374,000

  

38,479,244

 
 

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 4.9500%, 4/1/22

 

13,839,000

  

11,325,934

 
 

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.6000%, 4/1/44

 

4,226,000

  

2,566,543

 
 

Devon Energy Corp., 2.2500%, 12/15/18

 

13,877,000

  

12,665,024

 
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 4.1500%, 10/1/20

 

9,206,000

  

8,492,471

 
 

EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.4000%, 4/1/24

 

12,208,000

  

9,666,270

 
 

EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.6000%, 4/1/44

 

9,818,000

  

6,838,188

 
 

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., 4.6500%, 3/15/25

 

28,773,000

  

28,786,005

 
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 5.0000%, 10/1/21

 

8,588,000

  

8,106,067

 
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 4.3000%, 5/1/24

 

8,489,000

  

7,298,944

 
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 6.5000%, 9/15/20

 

991,000

  

986,646

 
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 7.7500%, 1/15/32

 

10,148,000

  

9,629,569

 
 

Motiva Enterprises LLC, 5.7500%, 1/15/20 (144A)

 

8,133,000

  

8,755,313

 
 

NGL Energy Partners LP / NGL Energy Finance Corp., 5.1250%, 7/15/19

 

18,087,000

  

14,288,730

 
 

Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.6500%, 11/15/24

 

34,935,000

  

29,315,740

 
 

Phillips 66 Partners LP, 3.6050%, 2/15/25

 

5,907,000

  

5,081,432

 
 

Shell International Finance BV, 2.2500%, 11/10/20

 

34,134,000

  

33,631,855

 
 

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., 6.0000%, 6/1/16 (144A)

 

2,088,000

  

2,108,492

 
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 4.7500%, 3/15/24

 

22,433,000

  

21,730,331

 
 

Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

      
 

4.1250%, 11/15/19

 

17,503,000

  

14,571,247

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Energy – (continued)

   
 

Western Gas Partners LP, 5.3750%, 6/1/21

 

$35,258,000

  

$35,687,513

 
  

368,048,685

 

Finance Companies – 1.6%

   
 

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

      
 

4.6250%, 10/30/20

 

19,624,000

  

20,090,070

 
 

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

      
 

4.6250%, 7/1/22

 

10,817,000

  

10,938,691

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.0000%, 5/15/17

 

5,000,000

  

5,150,000

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.2500%, 8/15/17

 

48,111,000

  

49,193,497

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/15/19 (144A)

 

33,181,000

  

34,674,145

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.7500%, 9/1/16 (144A)

 

18,357,000

  

18,861,817

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.7500%, 3/15/17

 

7,618,000

  

8,113,170

 
  

147,021,390

 

Financial – 1.1%

   
 

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., 4.4000%, 11/15/22

 

25,841,000

  

26,495,759

 
 

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., 5.8750%, 4/1/24

 

25,751,000

  

24,849,715

 
 

LeasePlan Corp. NV, 2.5000%, 5/16/18 (144A)

 

44,414,000

  

43,742,149

 
  

95,087,623

 

Industrial – 0.2%

   
 

Cintas Corp. No 2, 2.8500%, 6/1/16

 

6,237,000

  

6,261,642

 
 

Cintas Corp. No 2, 4.3000%, 6/1/21

 

6,969,000

  

7,357,083

 
  

13,618,725

 

Insurance – 1.1%

   
 

ACE INA Holdings, Inc., 3.3500%, 5/3/26

 

21,001,000

  

20,936,653

 
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc., 4.5000%, 5/30/20

 

5,227,000

  

5,331,540

 
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc., 5.2500%, 5/30/25

 

16,987,000

  

17,284,272

 
 

Primerica, Inc., 4.7500%, 7/15/22

 

36,515,000

  

38,578,572

 
 

Voya Financial, Inc., 5.6500%, 5/15/53

 

13,949,000

  

13,739,765

 
  

95,870,802

 

Owned No Guarantee – 0.1%

   
 

Korea National Oil Corp., 4.0000%, 10/27/16 (144A)

 

11,097,000

  

11,318,951

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.7%

   
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 2.7500%, 1/15/20

 

5,181,000

  

5,093,405

 
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.6000%, 4/1/22

 

26,025,000

  

26,999,480

 
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.5000%, 7/30/29

 

11,861,000

  

11,600,805

 
 

Goodman Funding Pty, Ltd., 6.3750%, 4/15/21 (144A)

 

26,879,000

  

30,515,809

 
 

Post Apartment Homes LP, 4.7500%, 10/15/17

 

11,603,000

  

12,066,493

 
 

Reckson Operating Partnership LP, 6.0000%, 3/31/16

 

3,643,000

  

3,676,978

 
 

Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership LP, 5.0000%, 12/15/23

 

3,701,000

  

3,778,795

 
 

Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership LP, 4.0000%, 12/15/24

 

7,832,000

  

7,398,867

 
 

Senior Housing Properties Trust, 6.7500%, 4/15/20

 

5,377,000

  

5,946,650

 
 

Senior Housing Properties Trust, 6.7500%, 12/15/21

 

6,287,000

  

7,076,534

 
 

SL Green Realty Corp., 5.0000%, 8/15/18

 

11,605,000

  

12,177,115

 
 

SL Green Realty Corp., 7.7500%, 3/15/20

 

20,646,000

  

24,097,516

 
  

150,428,447

 

Technology – 5.7%

   
 

Autodesk, Inc., 3.6000%, 12/15/22

 

12,254,000

  

11,903,303

 
 

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., 4.3750%, 10/15/24

 

34,392,000

  

34,144,756

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.6250%, 10/15/20

 

45,538,000

  

46,131,224

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.0000%, 3/15/22

 

3,634,000

  

3,776,962

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 4.5000%, 10/15/22

 

22,702,000

  

23,107,980

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.0000%, 10/15/25

 

77,704,000

  

79,840,083

 
 

Molex Electronic Technologies LLC, 2.8780%, 4/15/20 (144A)

 

9,394,000

  

9,152,668

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.7500%, 6/1/23

 

3,826,000

  

3,348,825

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.7500%, 1/1/25

 

61,811,000

  

51,470,205

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.8750%, 6/1/27 (144A)

 

20,207,000

  

15,506,064

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 5.7500%, 12/1/34 (144A)

 

23,891,000

  

16,718,277

 
 

Trimble Navigation, Ltd., 4.7500%, 12/1/24

 

40,271,000

  

40,014,111

 
 

TSMC Global, Ltd., 1.6250%, 4/3/18 (144A)

 

56,585,000

  

55,460,373

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Technology – (continued)

   
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.8750%, 1/15/19

 

$10,628,000

  

$11,116,771

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 5.8000%, 5/1/21

 

43,915,000

  

48,662,870

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.1250%, 9/12/22

 

13,240,000

  

13,340,147

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.0000%, 6/15/25

 

38,900,000

  

37,783,648

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 5.5000%, 6/15/45

 

21,204,000

  

20,244,816

 
  

521,723,083

 

Transportation – 0.6%

   
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 2.5000%, 3/15/16 (144A)

 

2,415,000

  

2,419,178

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 3.3750%, 3/15/18 (144A)

 

22,306,000

  

22,658,390

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 2.5000%, 6/15/19 (144A)

 

9,280,000

  

9,128,439

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 4.8750%, 7/11/22 (144A)

 

1,472,000

  

1,531,018

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 4.2500%, 1/17/23 (144A)

 

10,233,000

  

10,296,373

 
 

Southwest Airlines Co., 5.1250%, 3/1/17

 

10,960,000

  

11,390,695

 
  

57,424,093

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $3,608,782,261)

 

3,559,449,432

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – 21.9%

   

Fannie Mae Pool:

   
 

5.5000%, 1/1/25

 

2,221,466

  

2,392,996

 
 

4.0000%, 6/1/29

 

3,397,601

  

3,632,841

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/29

 

9,295,106

  

9,938,324

 
 

5.0000%, 9/1/29

 

8,019,744

  

8,820,576

 
 

3.5000%, 10/1/29

 

43,692,190

  

45,827,816

 
 

5.0000%, 1/1/30

 

3,270,598

  

3,597,192

 
 

5.5000%, 1/1/33

 

1,499,047

  

1,684,869

 
 

4.0000%, 4/1/34

 

10,030,394

  

10,808,408

 
 

6.0000%, 10/1/35

 

7,463,355

  

8,476,380

 
 

6.0000%, 12/1/35

 

5,979,817

  

6,803,794

 
 

6.0000%, 2/1/37

 

2,897,680

  

3,331,158

 
 

6.0000%, 9/1/37

 

7,344,303

  

7,941,948

 
 

6.0000%, 10/1/38

 

7,407,509

  

8,374,736

 
 

7.0000%, 2/1/39

 

2,552,184

  

2,945,954

 
 

5.5000%, 12/1/39

 

12,311,861

  

13,729,083

 
 

5.5000%, 3/1/40

 

8,778,711

  

9,982,416

 
 

5.5000%, 4/1/40

 

19,532,289

  

21,790,608

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/40

 

2,304,800

  

2,496,275

 
 

5.0000%, 10/1/40

 

2,475,917

  

2,769,425

 
 

5.0000%, 2/1/41

 

20,854,549

  

23,149,391

 
 

5.5000%, 2/1/41

 

4,896,964

  

5,568,486

 
 

5.0000%, 4/1/41

 

3,890,441

  

4,280,350

 
 

5.0000%, 5/1/41

 

4,023,306

  

4,443,237

 
 

5.5000%, 5/1/41

 

6,453,201

  

7,189,375

 
 

5.5000%, 6/1/41

 

13,171,866

  

14,913,393

 
 

5.5000%, 6/1/41

 

5,550,250

  

6,194,313

 
 

5.0000%, 7/1/41

 

769,448

  

853,448

 
 

5.5000%, 7/1/41

 

22,484,498

  

25,052,120

 
 

4.5000%, 8/1/41

 

9,983,073

  

10,814,093

 
 

5.0000%, 10/1/41

 

4,667,484

  

5,142,445

 
 

5.5000%, 12/1/41

 

12,557,176

  

14,077,420

 
 

5.5000%, 2/1/42

 

57,417,386

  

63,995,716

 
 

4.0000%, 6/1/42

 

14,144,656

  

15,058,797

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/42

 

27,726,884

  

28,718,241

 
 

4.0000%, 7/1/42

 

8,893,782

  

9,467,955

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/42

 

6,198,271

  

6,598,899

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/42

 

7,938,437

  

8,454,555

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/42

 

7,446,201

  

7,927,435

 
 

4.0000%, 11/1/42

 

9,152,272

  

9,742,734

 
 

4.0000%, 12/1/42

 

3,818,806

  

4,082,131

 
 

3.5000%, 1/1/43

 

17,742,421

  

18,333,247

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/43

 

37,080,125

  

38,316,095

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – (continued)

   

Fannie Mae Pool – (continued)

   
 

3.5000%, 2/1/43

 

$907,192

  

$937,285

 
 

4.5000%, 2/1/43

 

39,651,603

  

43,001,043

 
 

3.5000%, 3/1/43

 

19,366,930

  

20,013,350

 
 

4.5000%, 3/1/43

 

13,724,867

  

15,060,914

 
 

4.0000%, 5/1/43

 

19,663,885

  

20,932,931

 
 

4.0000%, 7/1/43

 

26,337,248

  

28,044,809

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/43

 

23,261,422

  

24,772,191

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/43

 

6,926,016

  

7,375,782

 
 

3.5000%, 1/1/44

 

27,019,388

  

28,104,997

 
 

3.5000%, 1/1/44

 

10,731,849

  

11,159,381

 
 

4.0000%, 2/1/44

 

13,973,911

  

14,878,582

 
 

3.5000%, 4/1/44

 

13,104,525

  

13,582,553

 
 

3.5000%, 5/1/44

 

44,413,715

  

46,178,001

 
 

4.5000%, 5/1/44

 

68,497,670

  

75,537,808

 
 

5.5000%, 5/1/44

 

13,066,083

  

14,576,868

 
 

4.0000%, 6/1/44

 

22,107,979

  

23,536,458

 
 

4.0000%, 7/1/44

 

40,870,048

  

43,765,847

 
 

5.0000%, 7/1/44

 

16,514,740

  

18,566,153

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/44

 

22,735,540

  

24,346,524

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/44

 

8,510,182

  

9,113,166

 
 

4.5000%, 8/1/44

 

30,319,320

  

33,435,695

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/44

 

23,254,624

  

25,648,376

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/44

 

12,633,356

  

13,892,579

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/45

 

32,728,800

  

33,817,747

 
 

4.5000%, 3/1/45

 

23,262,764

  

25,585,717

 
 

4.5000%, 5/1/45

 

23,343,738

  

25,746,802

 
 

4.5000%, 6/1/45

 

10,730,661

  

11,803,220

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/45

 

67,398,482

  

71,784,490

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/45

 

22,164,232

  

24,322,538

 
  

1,257,240,482

 

Freddie Mac Gold Pool:

   
 

5.0000%, 1/1/19

 

1,279,468

  

1,323,259

 
 

5.5000%, 8/1/19

 

1,120,572

  

1,160,521

 
 

5.0000%, 6/1/20

 

2,771,364

  

2,936,047

 
 

5.5000%, 12/1/28

 

5,065,878

  

5,595,750

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/29

 

8,253,210

  

8,639,740

 
 

3.5000%, 9/1/29

 

6,925,090

  

7,250,222

 
 

5.5000%, 10/1/36

 

5,459,023

  

6,116,960

 
 

5.5000%, 4/1/40

 

12,699,351

  

14,198,514

 
 

6.0000%, 4/1/40

 

779,256

  

887,293

 
 

4.5000%, 1/1/41

 

5,697,403

  

6,192,559

 
 

5.0000%, 5/1/41

 

9,220,049

  

10,269,488

 
 

5.5000%, 5/1/41

 

7,729,311

  

8,553,166

 
 

5.5000%, 8/1/41

 

17,829,090

  

20,328,677

 
 

5.5000%, 8/1/41

 

16,150,013

  

18,225,745

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/44

 

13,926,325

  

14,388,550

 
 

4.5000%, 5/1/44

 

12,694,518

  

13,962,017

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/44

 

3,772,733

  

4,027,000

 
 

4.5000%, 9/1/44

 

44,904,946

  

49,433,629

 
 

4.5000%, 6/1/45

 

20,860,878

  

22,967,251

 
  

216,456,388

 

Ginnie Mae I Pool:

   
 

4.0000%, 8/15/24

 

4,467,996

  

4,748,189

 
 

5.1000%, 1/15/32

 

9,690,625

  

10,985,336

 
 

4.9000%, 10/15/34

 

11,130,063

  

12,270,281

 
 

5.5000%, 9/15/35

 

2,888,992

  

3,326,404

 
 

5.5000%, 3/15/36

 

4,328,876

  

4,896,900

 
 

5.5000%, 6/15/39

 

21,021,430

  

24,087,952

 
 

5.5000%, 8/15/39

 

11,894,906

  

13,521,890

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – (continued)

   

Ginnie Mae I Pool – (continued)

   
 

5.5000%, 8/15/39

 

$7,899,213

  

$8,943,213

 
 

5.0000%, 9/15/39

 

15,255,518

  

17,115,243

 
 

5.0000%, 9/15/39

 

6,691,410

  

7,484,521

 
 

5.0000%, 10/15/39

 

4,229,871

  

4,692,490

 
 

5.0000%, 11/15/39

 

7,657,378

  

8,478,075

 
 

5.0000%, 1/15/40

 

2,390,422

  

2,643,903

 
 

5.0000%, 5/15/40

 

9,797,684

  

10,881,951

 
 

5.0000%, 5/15/40

 

2,682,970

  

2,990,222

 
 

5.0000%, 5/15/40

 

774,175

  

863,999

 
 

5.0000%, 7/15/40

 

8,047,162

  

8,909,628

 
 

5.0000%, 7/15/40

 

2,340,750

  

2,590,692

 
 

4.5000%, 9/15/40

 

7,995,573

  

8,726,408

 
 

5.0000%, 2/15/41

 

7,836,248

  

8,674,098

 
 

5.0000%, 4/15/41

 

2,682,801

  

2,970,643

 
 

4.5000%, 5/15/41

 

9,535,166

  

10,392,602

 
 

5.0000%, 5/15/41

 

3,115,805

  

3,497,114

 
 

4.5000%, 7/15/41

 

7,138,478

  

7,710,444

 
 

4.5000%, 7/15/41

 

2,283,198

  

2,489,854

 
 

4.5000%, 8/15/41

 

18,276,662

  

20,140,057

 
 

5.0000%, 9/15/41

 

4,278,353

  

4,738,293

 
 

5.0000%, 11/15/43

 

16,590,434

  

18,378,573

 
 

4.5000%, 5/15/44

 

9,720,561

  

10,606,047

 
 

5.0000%, 6/15/44

 

12,312,058

  

13,805,395

 
 

5.0000%, 6/15/44

 

7,247,706

  

8,111,398

 
 

4.0000%, 1/15/45

 

47,891,244

  

51,150,647

 
 

4.0000%, 4/15/45

 

9,322,035

  

10,037,935

 
  

330,860,397

 

Ginnie Mae II Pool:

   
 

6.0000%, 11/20/34

 

4,080,134

  

4,564,802

 
 

5.5000%, 3/20/35

 

17,730,943

  

19,780,660

 
 

5.5000%, 3/20/36

 

4,605,479

  

5,133,098

 
 

5.5000%, 11/20/37

 

5,065,465

  

5,608,486

 
 

6.0000%, 1/20/39

 

1,845,902

  

2,063,977

 
 

7.0000%, 5/20/39

 

901,722

  

1,030,349

 
 

5.0000%, 6/20/41

 

9,882,085

  

10,823,167

 
 

5.0000%, 6/20/41

 

2,254,522

  

2,467,931

 
 

6.0000%, 10/20/41

 

793,295

  

899,202

 
 

6.0000%, 12/20/41

 

3,630,349

  

4,100,924

 
 

5.5000%, 1/20/42

 

5,912,534

  

6,573,733

 
 

6.0000%, 1/20/42

 

2,255,828

  

2,555,296

 
 

6.0000%, 2/20/42

 

3,476,756

  

3,936,572

 
 

6.0000%, 3/20/42

 

2,107,251

  

2,386,837

 
 

6.0000%, 4/20/42

 

8,577,104

  

9,713,101

 
 

3.5000%, 5/20/42

 

5,413,974

  

5,676,963

 
 

5.5000%, 5/20/42

 

6,940,714

  

7,736,157

 
 

6.0000%, 5/20/42

 

5,811,480

  

6,499,090

 
 

5.5000%, 7/20/42

 

10,897,622

  

12,011,497

 
 

6.0000%, 7/20/42

 

2,438,296

  

2,755,809

 
 

6.0000%, 8/20/42

 

2,532,792

  

2,868,581

 
 

6.0000%, 9/20/42

 

2,965,883

  

3,359,472

 
 

6.0000%, 11/20/42

 

2,453,037

  

2,763,372

 
 

6.0000%, 2/20/43

 

2,984,372

  

3,374,065

 
 

5.0000%, 12/20/44

 

8,625,839

  

9,660,385

 
 

5.0000%, 9/20/45

 

5,215,461

  

5,739,961

 
 

4.0000%, 11/20/45

 

40,658,946

  

43,968,487

 
  

188,051,974

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $1,992,752,880)

 

1,992,609,241

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 28.5%

   
 

0.8750%, 1/31/17

 

119,720,800

  

119,730,138

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – (continued)

   
 

0.8750%, 2/28/17

 

$17,150,700

  

$17,157,406

 
 

0.5000%, 4/30/17

 

129,842,000

  

129,162,407

 
 

0.6250%, 6/30/17

 

55,830,000

  

55,548,673

 
 

0.7500%, 6/30/17

 

27,349,100

  

27,263,634

 
 

0.8750%, 7/15/17

 

8,546,800

  

8,532,441

 
 

1.0000%, 9/15/17

 

902,300

  

901,771

 
 

0.6250%, 9/30/17

 

68,800,000

  

68,324,317

 
 

0.8750%, 10/15/17

 

1,543,600

  

1,538,957

 
 

0.7500%, 10/31/17

 

9,141,200

  

9,092,642

 
 

1.0000%, 12/15/17

 

184,622,600

  

184,370,221

 
 

0.7500%, 12/31/17

 

11,233,800

  

11,157,882

 
 

0.8750%, 1/31/18

 

17,898,200

  

17,808,709

 
 

0.7500%, 3/31/18

 

13,454,000

  

13,333,654

 
 

2.3750%, 5/31/18

 

18,023,900

  

18,531,525

 
 

0.8750%, 7/15/18

 

1,298,000

  

1,286,288

 
 

1.3750%, 7/31/18

 

59,111,800

  

59,338,080

 
 

1.5000%, 8/31/18

 

206,783,500

  

208,311,950

 
 

1.0000%, 9/15/18

 

179,999,000

  

178,719,387

 
 

1.6250%, 7/31/19

 

112,383,600

  

112,774,358

 
 

1.7500%, 9/30/19

 

68,070,800

  

68,530,822

 
 

1.5000%, 10/31/19

 

96,079,900

  

95,779,650

 
 

1.5000%, 11/30/19

 

189,048,700

  

188,295,530

 
 

1.6250%, 12/31/19

 

20,462,200

  

20,462,998

 
 

1.3750%, 3/31/20

 

2,240,000

  

2,212,437

 
 

1.3750%, 9/30/20

 

153,035,000

  

150,392,698

 
 

2.1250%, 9/30/21

 

58,006,900

  

58,618,699

 
 

2.2500%, 11/15/24

 

44,615,100

  

44,592,436

 
 

2.0000%, 8/15/25

 

31,836,000

  

31,041,342

 
 

2.2500%, 11/15/25

 

118,902,000

  

118,637,205

 
 

3.7500%, 11/15/43

 

11,264,100

  

12,973,957

 
 

3.6250%, 2/15/44

 

81,850,400

  

92,075,316

 
 

3.3750%, 5/15/44

 

1,286,700

  

1,380,890

 
 

3.1250%, 8/15/44

 

105,656,800

  

107,980,404

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/44

 

28,758,500

  

28,654,020

 
 

2.5000%, 2/15/45

 

12,742,000

  

11,432,466

 
 

3.0000%, 5/15/45

 

135,928,000

  

135,306,809

 
 

2.8750%, 8/15/45

 

20,629,000

  

20,035,112

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/45

 

168,086,000

  

167,580,397

 

Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $2,589,716,759)

 

2,598,867,628

 

Preferred Stocks – 1.1%

   

Capital Markets – 0.5%

   
 

Morgan Stanley, 6.8750%

 

699,692

  

19,416,453

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 7.1250%

 

678,568

  

19,407,045

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust III, 6.2500%

 

119,847

  

3,053,702

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust IV, 6.2500%

 

15,964

  

405,007

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust V, 5.7500%

 

7,110

  

179,030

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust VIII, 6.4500%

 

49,680

  

1,257,401

 
  

43,718,638

 

Commercial Banks – 0.3%

   
 

Citigroup Capital XIII, 6.6919%

 

413,278

  

10,741,095

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 6.6250%

 

657,285

  

18,883,798

 
  

29,624,893

 

Consumer Finance – 0.3%

   
 

Discover Financial Services, 6.5000%

 

929,726

  

24,609,847

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0%

   
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 4.7000%

 

85,678

  

2,182,219

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $92,952,397)

 

100,135,597

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Investment Companies – 1.8%

   

Money Markets – 1.8%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£ (cost $161,210,438)

 

161,210,438

  

$161,210,438

 

Total Investments (total cost $9,154,002,277) – 100.1%

 

9,112,650,101

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%

 

(8,902,644)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$9,103,747,457

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$8,483,123,170

 

93.1

%

United Kingdom

 

204,697,975

 

2.3

 

Netherlands

 

108,402,765

 

1.2

 

Singapore

 

97,789,104

 

1.1

 

Germany

 

67,732,380

 

0.7

 

Taiwan

 

55,460,373

 

0.6

 

Italy

 

30,572,124

 

0.3

 

Australia

 

30,515,809

 

0.3

 

Canada

 

23,037,450

 

0.3

 

South Korea

 

11,318,951

 

0.1

 
      

Total

 

$9,112,650,101

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

ULC

Unlimited Liability Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $1,190,281,913, which represents 13.1% of net assets.

  

(a)

All or a portion of this position has not settled, or is not funded. Upon settlement or funding date, interest rates for unsettled or unfunded amounts will be determined. Interest and dividends will not be accrued until time of settlement or funding.

  

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

µ

This variable rate security is a perpetual bond. Perpetual bonds have no contractual maturity date, are not redeemable, and pay an indefinite stream of interest. The coupon rate shown represents the current interest rate.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity

Fund LLC

117,464,144

2,481,704,420

(2,437,958,126)

161,210,438

$ 134,506

$ 161,210,438

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

FREMF 2010 K-SCT Mortgage Trust, 2.0000%, 1/25/20

4/29/13

$

16,238,362

$

16,145,407

 

0.2

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 551,323,666

$ -

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

-

149,054,099

-

Corporate Bonds

-

3,559,449,432

-

Mortgage-Backed Securities

-

1,992,609,241

-

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

-

2,598,867,628

-

Preferred Stocks

-

100,135,597

-

Investment Companies

-

161,210,438

-

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

$ -

$ 9,112,650,101

$ -

    
  

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

9,154,002,277

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

8,951,439,663

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

161,210,438

 
 

Cash

  

285,165

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

183,992

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Interest

  

59,213,224

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

14,587,993

 
  

Dividends

  

631,642

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

30,010

 
 

Other assets

  

91,310

 

Total Assets

 

 

9,187,673,437

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

52,280,440

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

23,321,433

 
  

Advisory fees

  

3,426,588

 
  

Dividends

  

2,159,435

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

1,343,043

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

524,202

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

183,992

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

80,720

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

54,039

 
  

Professional fees

  

29,537

 
  

Custodian fees

  

2,663

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

519,888

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

83,925,980

 

Net Assets

 

$

9,103,747,457

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

9,283,109,662

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(13,433,274)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

(124,601,751)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(41,327,180)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

9,103,747,457

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

695,006,198

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

67,450,028

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

10.30

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

10.81

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

352,357,128

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

34,192,178

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

10.31

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

622,340,949

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

60,396,970

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.30

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

5,286,093,943

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

512,999,898

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.30

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

581,384,243

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

56,443,940

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.30

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

38,252,488

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

3,712,090

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.30

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

73,815,916

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

7,162,577

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.31

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,454,496,592

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

141,186,662

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.30

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/95.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

135,183,304

 
 

Dividends

 

4,186,189

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

134,506

 
 

Other income

 

293,876

 

Total Investment Income

 

139,797,875

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

19,019,004

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

944,213

 
  

Class C Shares

 

1,676,172

 
  

Class R Shares

 

90,902

 
  

Class S Shares

 

90,284

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

390,856

 
  

Class R Shares

 

45,621

 
  

Class S Shares

 

90,389

 
  

Class T Shares

 

1,832,361

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

383,940

 
  

Class C Shares

 

134,348

 
  

Class I Shares

 

3,121,304

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

29,270

 
  

Class C Shares

 

18,803

 
  

Class D Shares

 

76,435

 
  

Class I Shares

 

101,200

 
  

Class N Shares

 

3,846

 
  

Class R Shares

 

783

 
  

Class S Shares

 

722

 
  

Class T Shares

 

8,363

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

448,062

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

432,146

 
 

Registration fees

 

236,842

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

104,144

 
 

Professional fees

 

60,484

 
 

Custodian fees

 

20,906

 
 

Other expenses

 

390,244

 

Total Expenses

 

29,751,644

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(111,737)

 

Net Expenses

 

29,639,907

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

110,157,968

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments(1)

 

(42,041,100)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(42,041,100)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(94,693,780)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(94,693,780)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(26,576,912)

 

      
 

(1) Includes $301,550 of realized gains and losses resulting from a redemption-in-kind during the period ended December 31, 2015.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

110,157,968

 

$

204,744,685

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(42,041,100)

  

9,714,681

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(94,693,780)

  

(127,950,645)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(26,576,912)

 

 

86,508,721

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
 

Dividends from Net Investment Income

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(9,259,662)

  

(17,037,689)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(3,223,466)

  

(5,910,704)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(8,638,727)

  

(17,951,976)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(73,994,320)

  

(136,154,934)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(8,391,187)

  

(13,196,421)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(376,992)

  

(601,884)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(839,278)

  

(2,278,817)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(18,900,997)

  

(34,013,166)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(123,624,629)

 

 

(227,145,591)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(78,802,391)

  

130,828,735

 
  

Class C Shares

 

9,123,807

  

50,051,149

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(10,589,091)

  

(8,681,141)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(598,712,057)

  

2,567,934,904

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(47,028,458)

  

419,998,172

 
  

Class R Shares

 

4,943,958

  

11,363,687

 
  

Class S Shares

 

6,327,104

  

(46,034,806)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

68,976,061

  

295,202,236

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(645,761,067)

 

 

3,420,662,936

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(795,962,608)

 

 

3,280,026,066

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

9,899,710,065

  

6,619,683,999

 

 

End of period

$

9,103,747,457

 

$

9,899,710,065

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(13,433,274)

 

$

33,387

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.48

 

 

$10.64

 

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$10.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.24(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.30

  

0.35

  

0.37

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.13)

  

0.31

  

(0.14)

  

0.46

  

0.19

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.05)

 

 

0.11

 

 

0.56

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.81

 

 

0.56

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.35)

  

(0.38)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.34)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.27)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.30

  

$10.48

  

$10.64

  

$10.50

  

$10.85

  

$10.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.48)%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

5.47%

 

 

1.45%

 

 

7.97%

 

 

5.41%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$695,006

  

$785,362

  

$666,272

  

$719,932

  

$697,880

  

$400,706

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$740,001

  

$678,538

  

$649,984

  

$786,291

  

$539,788

  

$371,462

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.81%

  

0.79%

  

0.80%

  

0.75%

  

0.77%

  

0.76%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.81%

  

0.79%

  

0.79%

  

0.75%

  

0.77%

  

0.76%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.20%

  

2.25%

  

2.38%

  

2.09%

  

3.06%

  

3.51%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

  

147%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.48

 

 

$10.64

 

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$10.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(1)

  

0.16(1)

  

0.17(1)

  

0.21

  

0.27

  

0.29

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.13)

  

0.31

  

(0.14)

  

0.46

  

0.19

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.07)

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.73

 

 

0.48

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.30)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.34)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.31

  

$10.48

  

$10.64

  

$10.50

  

$10.85

  

$10.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.72)%

 

 

0.28%

 

 

4.68%

 

 

0.65%

 

 

7.14%

 

 

4.62%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$352,357

  

$349,070

  

$304,253

  

$432,713

  

$425,830

  

$268,575

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$351,362

  

$332,035

  

$341,462

  

$470,325

  

$336,150

  

$264,522

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.48%

  

1.53%

  

1.58%

  

1.55%

  

1.55%

  

1.51%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.48%

  

1.53%

  

1.56%

  

1.55%

  

1.55%

  

1.51%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.53%

  

1.52%

  

1.60%

  

1.30%

  

2.29%

  

2.75%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

  

147%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

23


Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.47

 

 

$10.64

 

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$10.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.27(1)

  

0.32

  

0.37

  

0.39

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.16)

  

(0.14)

  

0.31

  

(0.14)

  

0.46

  

0.18

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.58

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.83

 

 

0.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.39)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.34)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.30

  

$10.47

  

$10.64

  

$10.50

  

$10.85

  

$10.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.28)%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

5.67%

 

 

1.61%

 

 

8.17%

 

 

5.59%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$622,341

  

$643,371

  

$662,074

  

$750,690

  

$802,674

  

$686,500

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$637,721

  

$658,439

  

$677,831

  

$825,062

  

$747,701

  

$691,039

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.61%

  

0.60%

  

0.61%

  

0.60%

  

0.59%

  

0.59%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.61%

  

0.60%

  

0.61%

  

0.60%

  

0.59%

  

0.59%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.40%

  

2.46%

  

2.57%

  

2.25%

  

3.28%

  

3.68%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

  

147%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.48

 

 

$10.64

 

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$10.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.27(1)

  

0.32

  

0.38

  

0.40

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.13)

  

0.31

  

(0.14)

  

0.46

  

0.18

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.04)

 

 

0.13

 

 

0.58

 

 

0.18

 

 

0.84

 

 

0.58

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.38)

  

(0.40)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.34)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.74)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.30

  

$10.48

  

$10.64

  

$10.50

  

$10.85

  

$10.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.35)%

 

 

1.24%

 

 

5.69%

 

 

1.66%

 

 

8.21%

 

 

5.62%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,286,094

  

$5,971,814

  

$3,486,670

  

$2,918,160

  

$1,691,809

  

$1,230,115

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$5,379,115

  

$5,007,807

  

$3,017,072

  

$2,181,783

  

$1,567,379

  

$1,067,665

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.56%

  

0.57%

  

0.62%

  

0.56%

  

0.55%

  

0.58%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.56%

  

0.57%

  

0.59%

  

0.55%

  

0.55%

  

0.56%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.45%

  

2.46%

  

2.59%

  

2.28%

  

3.29%

  

3.72%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

  

147%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.47

 

 

$10.63

 

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.82

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(2)

  

0.27(2)

  

0.29(2)

  

0.39

  

0.05

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.12)

  

0.30

  

(0.19)

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.02)

 

 

0.15

 

 

0.59

 

 

0.20

 

 

0.06

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.03)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.30

  

$10.47

  

$10.63

  

$10.50

  

$10.85

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.20)%

 

 

1.37%

 

 

5.74%

 

 

1.77%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$581,384

  

$638,030

  

$225,650

  

$64,760

  

$253,638

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$584,838

  

$467,431

  

$161,478

  

$210,599

  

$196,727

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.45%

  

0.44%

  

0.45%

  

0.44%

  

0.46%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.45%

  

0.44%

  

0.45%

  

0.44%

  

0.46%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.57%

  

2.57%

  

2.78%

  

2.45%

  

2.78%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

 
                   
                      

Class R Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.48

 

 

$10.64

 

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$10.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.09(2)

  

0.19(2)

  

0.20(2)

  

0.26

  

0.31

  

0.33

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.16)

  

(0.12)

  

0.32

  

(0.14)

  

0.46

  

0.18

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.07)

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.52

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.77

 

 

0.51

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.33)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.34)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.30

  

$10.48

  

$10.64

  

$10.50

  

$10.85

  

$10.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.68)%

 

 

0.61%

 

 

5.05%

 

 

1.02%

 

 

7.54%

 

 

4.94%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$38,252

  

$33,915

  

$23,049

  

$30,080

  

$26,212

  

$9,585

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$35,676

  

$28,705

  

$24,473

  

$29,460

  

$13,660

  

$7,906

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.21%

  

1.19%

  

1.20%

  

1.17%

  

1.18%

  

1.20%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.21%

  

1.19%

  

1.20%

  

1.17%

  

1.18%

  

1.20%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.81%

  

1.84%

  

1.95%

  

1.67%

  

2.63%

  

3.06%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

  

147%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 31, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.48

 

 

$10.64

 

 

$10.50

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.55

 

 

$10.71

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.11(1)

  

0.23(1)

  

0.23(1)

  

0.28

  

0.34

  

0.35

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.16)

  

(0.14)

  

0.32

  

(0.14)

  

0.45

  

0.19

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.05)

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.55

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.79

 

 

0.54

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.36)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.34)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.41)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.31

  

$10.48

  

$10.64

  

$10.50

  

$10.85

  

$10.55

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.45)%

 

 

0.87%

 

 

5.31%

 

 

1.26%

 

 

7.69%

 

 

5.21%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$73,816

  

$68,701

  

$116,274

  

$75,202

  

$74,154

  

$57,799

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$70,719

  

$92,884

  

$83,118

  

$78,304

  

$66,641

  

$60,614

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.96%

  

0.94%

  

0.95%

  

0.95%

  

0.95%

  

0.95%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.95%

  

0.94%

  

0.95%

  

0.94%

  

0.94%

  

0.95%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.07%

  

2.18%

  

2.23%

  

1.91%

  

2.92%

  

3.31%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

  

147%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$10.47

 

 

$10.63

 

 

$10.49

 

 

$10.85

 

 

$10.54

 

 

$10.70

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.31

  

0.36

  

0.38

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.13)

  

0.31

  

(0.15)

  

0.46

  

0.18

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.12

 

 

0.57

 

 

0.16

 

 

0.82

 

 

0.56

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.36)

  

(0.38)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

(0.12)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.34)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.14)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.43)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.30

  

$10.47

  

$10.63

  

$10.49

  

$10.85

  

$10.54

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.32)%

 

 

1.12%

 

 

5.58%

 

 

1.42%

 

 

8.06%

 

 

5.47%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,454,497

  

$1,409,448

  

$1,135,441

  

$1,165,892

  

$1,286,847

  

$794,629

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,434,271

  

$1,300,050

  

$1,096,557

  

$1,333,891

  

$1,033,338

  

$727,010

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.70%

  

0.69%

  

0.70%

  

0.70%

  

0.70%

  

0.70%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.70%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.33%

  

2.35%

  

2.49%

  

2.16%

  

3.14%

  

3.56%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

124%

  

118%

  

118%

  

126%

  

147%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Flexible Bond Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

  

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Janus Flexible Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of December 31, 2015.

· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $300 Million

0.50

Over $300 Million

0.40

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses,

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.51%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 4.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $22,981.

  

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A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $25,689.

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $34,506,296 in purchases and $37,815,463 in sales, resulting in a net realized loss of $649,415. The net realized loss is included in “Investments and foreign currency transactions” within the “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 9,164,719,902

$ 88,940,590

$ (141,010,391)

$ (52,069,801)

    
  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

      

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

  

For the year ended June 30, 2015

  
 

No Expiration

  
 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$ (76,513,852)

$ -

$ (76,513,852)

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

14,770,818

$ 154,145,379

 

35,563,453

$ 377,091,185

Reinvested dividends and distributions

767,975

8,006,053

 

1,440,030

15,271,924

Shares repurchased

(23,063,267)

(240,953,823)

 

(24,667,674)

(261,534,374)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(7,524,474)

$ (78,802,391)

 

12,335,809

$ 130,828,735

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

5,023,535

$ 52,411,628

 

11,841,617

$ 125,574,139

Reinvested dividends and distributions

234,563

2,444,806

 

416,282

4,414,787

Shares repurchased

(4,387,458)

(45,732,627)

 

(7,538,417)

(79,937,777)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

870,640

$ 9,123,807

 

4,719,482

$ 50,051,149

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

3,305,579

$ 34,544,196

 

7,377,173

$ 78,235,629

Reinvested dividends and distributions

775,963

8,086,971

 

1,580,720

16,764,097

Shares repurchased

(5,105,549)

(53,220,258)

 

(9,782,719)

(103,680,867)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,024,007)

$ (10,589,091)

 

(824,826)

$ (8,681,141)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

108,366,216

$1,131,492,304

 

324,484,860

$3,439,715,749

Reinvested dividends and distributions

6,336,933

66,046,881

 

11,812,407

125,290,218

Shares repurchased

(171,799,649)

(1,796,251,242)

 

(94,012,829)

(997,071,063)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(57,096,500)

$ (598,712,057)

 

242,284,438

$2,567,934,904

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

9,603,239

$ 100,320,338

 

55,424,854

$ 586,766,460

Reinvested dividends and distributions

761,162

7,930,217

 

1,169,637

12,398,182

Shares repurchased

(14,851,682)

(155,279,013)

 

(16,882,670)

(179,166,470)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(4,487,281)

$ (47,028,458)

 

39,711,821

$ 419,998,172

Class R Shares:

     

Shares sold

1,036,097

$ 10,815,978

 

2,166,567

$ 22,978,506

Reinvested dividends and distributions

25,889

269,746

 

42,666

452,520

Shares repurchased

(587,419)

(6,141,766)

 

(1,138,625)

(12,067,339)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

474,567

$ 4,943,958

 

1,070,608

$ 11,363,687

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

1,781,040

$ 18,609,101

 

3,914,349

$ 41,538,760

Reinvested dividends and distributions

80,337

837,333

 

214,293

2,271,784

Shares repurchased

(1,256,392)

(13,119,330)

 

(8,499,747)

(89,845,350)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

604,985

$ 6,327,104

 

(4,371,105)

$ (46,034,806)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

24,017,095

$ 250,547,084

 

55,086,507

$ 584,070,727

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,799,262

18,746,763

 

3,180,031

33,719,007

Shares repurchased

(19,213,803)

(200,317,786)

 

(30,454,452)

(322,587,498)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

6,602,554

$ 68,976,061

 

27,812,086

$ 295,202,236

  

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6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ 1,423,954,404

$ 1,058,131,981

$ 2,139,875,314

$ 3,096,119,682

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Global Bond Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Global Bond Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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Statement of Operations

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

18

Financial Highlights

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Notes to Financial Statements

23

Additional Information

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe a fundamentally driven corporate and sovereign investment process can generate risk-adjusted outperformance and capital preservation over time. Our comprehensive, bottom-up view complements traditional top-down decision making, seeking to provide a sustainable competitive advantage.

   

Christopher Diaz

co-portfolio manager

Ryan Myerberg

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

During the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Global Bond Fund’s Class I Shares returned -1.14% compared with -0.08% for the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index, and -0.87% for the Fund's secondary benchmark, the Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate Bond Index.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Global fixed-income markets continued to grapple with potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies during the latter half of 2015. Volatility emanating from China, as that country struggled with slowing growth was among the factors that caused the Federal Reserve (Fed) to delay raising rates at its September meeting. Improving jobs data increased expectations of a December increase, which ultimately occurred. This sent the yield on the 2-year Treasury above 1%. The yield on the 10-year, however, dipped as inflation data remained muted. Also in December, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) plan to extend its asset-purchase program by six months fell flat with investors, who had hoped for more. The move sent the yield on 2-year and 10-year German bunds sharply higher.

Investment-grade corporate spreads widened late summer but later retreated as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. High-yield credits, on the other hand, widened considerably. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period. A strong dollar and weak commodities prices kept emerging market currencies under pressure.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund underperformed its primary benchmark for the period. Given the current environment, we believe it prudent for fixed income managers to act with elevated caution and have positioned the portfolio accordingly. Reasons for our defensive positioning include evidence of the corporate sector being in the late innings of a credit cycle, tepid global growth and weak energy prices creating stress on national and corporate balance sheets.

On an asset class basis, corporate credits detracted from relative performance. Starting late summer, credit spreads widened as investors assessed the threatening combination of slowing global growth and elevated levels of shareholder-friendly activity. While spread widening within investment-grade credits weighed most on performance, the Fund’s out-of-benchmark allocation to high-yield credits was a negative factor as well. Also detracting from relative performance were our commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) holdings.

The credit sectors that weighed most on relative results were technology, independent energy and pharmaceuticals. Hard disk manufacturer Seagate detracted from relative performance. We invested in Seagate in 2014 due to its leading position in an industry that had undergone consolidation. Recently, hard disk demand has softened due to weak personal computer growth in emerging markets and a strong U.S. dollar. Still, Seagate maintains a conservative balance sheet and management aims to reduce leverage further. The company continues to generate solid free cash flow, and, in our view, has a sufficient equity cushion to protect bondholders.

During the latter part of the year, North American energy prices experienced another leg down. This soured the mood of many investors toward companies within the sector. Chesapeake Energy, a major natural gas producer with some oil assets, was one such issuer. Although the company has achieved productivity gains to help combat the weak price environment, we exited the position during the period.

The Fund’s yield curve positioning and substantial underweight to government related issuers contributed to performance. The credit sectors contributing most to relative performance were banking, diversified

  

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manufacturing and metals and mining. We are overweight to banking, and underweight to the other two sectors given our view that global growth may continue to slow and demand for a range of metals should remain tepid.

Sovereign issuers that aided performance included Ireland and Spain. Both countries undertook meaningful governmental and market reforms as they fought to emerge from Europe’s debt crisis. Budgets have been rationalized and growth-friendly initiatives have been implemented, serving as a template for other countries within the region still searching for a path to stability and market trust.

Banking and payment technology company Fidelity National Information Services was a leading individual contributor. We like the company’s solid business model, which can remain stable in a tepid economic environment. We believe that management has the opportunity to better penetrate its customer base and can use free cash flow to pay down debt.

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the "Notes to Financial Statements" for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

OUTLOOK

The U.S. having entered a rising rate environment far from clarifies the outlook for global interest rate and monetary policy. The U.S. is one of the highest yielders among advanced economies, but the trajectory and cadence of future rate hikes is by no means settled. The Fed’s optimistic economic projections call for four rate hikes of 0.25% during 2016. We view that scenario as doubtful. The rails of future U.S. growth may be confined within the 1.5% to 3% range. In such an environment, we would suspect the interest rate that the Fed deems appropriate over the long-term to be lower than its pre-crisis average.

Subpar growth trajectories are evidenced in low rates of inflation in both the U.S. and abroad. What had earlier been considered an issue of excess supply across commodities – especially with regard to North American crude production and OPEC’s refusal to rationalize output – now can partly be ascribed to flagging demand. Low inflation complicates many central banks’ accommodative goals as it acts as a de-facto tightening mechanism. Most vulnerable to this are emerging markets whose consumption basket is weighted toward energy and food. Disinflation within the U.S. would likely keep downward pressure on the long-end of the Treasurys curve.

ECB officials are dealing with the same issue as its asset-purchasing program has yet to spur inflation and subsequently catalyze aggregate demand. The euro’s sharp advance in December may further add to disinflationary pressure. Many continental economies, led by Ireland and Spain, have made substantive reforms. We expect the yields on the bonds of reforming countries to converge toward those of German Bunds. While the economic situation slowly improves, the region faces an array of geopolitical risks. The UK is expected hold a referendum on a so-called “Brexit” during 2016. At the very least, the country will seek to negotiate its relationship with the European Union.

Emerging markets remained challenged. But given their abysmal recent run, we expect many of the hurdles have been priced in. Before increasing exposure to these regions it is necessary to differentiate between the dispersed range of potential outcomes. Brazil, for example, is mired not only in a commodities-driven recession, but also a political quagmire, including the possibility of impeachment proceedings against the president.

A risk we continue to monitor in emerging markets is the pressure that weak currencies and low prices for basic materials may place on the government and corporate balance sheets. Emerging market debt has surged over the past several years, and while a greater share is denominated in local currency, a sizeable amount remains U.S. dollar-denominated, meaning the risk of default is on the table should revenues weaken further. There are bright spots. In our opinion, India continues to lead the way in reforms among the largest developing economies, and Mexico may represent an attractive risk/reward profile.

While we see opportunity in 2016, our positioning remains defensive. The Fund’s credit allocation is near the low end of its historical range. We are overweight the U.S. dollar and have portfolio duration below that of the benchmark. In light of widening of spreads among corporate credit in the fourth quarter and risks roiling across many regions, we are closely adhering to our long-standing core tenets of capital preservation and risk adjusted returns. Perhaps at no other time since the financial crisis have these principles been so essential to meeting the investment goals of our clients.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Global Bond Fund.

  

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Fund Profile

 

 

30-day Current Yield*

Without
Reimbursement

With
Reimbursement

Class A Shares NAV

0.88%

0.97%

Class A Shares MOP

0.84%

0.93%

Class C Shares**

0.15%

0.24%

Class D Shares

1.02%

1.18%

Class I Shares

1.16%

1.26%

Class N Shares

1.25%

1.35%

Class S Shares

0.74%

0.83%

Class T Shares

1.00%

1.10%

Weighted Average Maturity

11.1 Years

Average Effective Duration***

6.1 Years

* Yield will fluctuate.

  

** Does not include the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge.

*** A theoretical measure of price volatility.

 
  

Ratings Summary - (% of Total Investments)

 

AAA

0.6%

AA

17.4%

A

15.3%

BBB

33.7%

BB

9.3%

B

2.5%

CCC

0.5%

Not Rated

19.1%

Other

1.6%

Credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor's (S&P), an independent credit rating agency. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P's measures. Further information on S&P's rating methodology may be found at www.standardandpoors.com. Other ratings agencies may rate the same securities differently. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change. "Not Rated" securities are not rated by S&P, but may be rated by other rating agencies and do not necessarily indicate low quality. "Other" includes cash equivalents, equity securities, and certain derivative instruments.

Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds

 

38.9%

Foreign Government Bonds

 

32.1%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

15.4%

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

7.5%

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

3.5%

Investment Companies

 

2.4%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.6%

Other

 

(0.4)%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
        

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-1.28%

-4.44%

2.54%

2.54%

 

1.04%

0.98%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-5.98%

-8.99%

1.55%

1.54%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-1.64%

-5.15%

1.79%

1.78%

 

1.81%

1.74%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-2.62%

-6.09%

1.79%

1.78%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-1.28%

-4.36%

2.65%

2.65%

 

0.89%

0.82%

Class I Shares

 

-1.14%

-4.30%

2.78%

2.77%

 

0.80%

0.74%

Class N Shares

 

-1.10%

-4.11%

2.65%

2.65%

 

0.70%

0.66%

Class S Shares

 

-1.04%

-4.27%

2.50%

2.49%

 

1.19%

1.16%

Class T Shares

 

-1.21%

-4.34%

2.59%

2.59%

 

0.96%

0.91%

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index

 

-0.08%

-3.15%

0.90%

1.20%

 

 

 

Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate Bond Index

 

-0.87%

-3.56%

2.98%

3.32%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

3rd

1st

2nd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for World Bond Funds

 

-

198/376

63/286

75/286

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.
  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

High-yield/high-risk bonds, also known as "junk" bonds, involve a greater risk of default and price volatility than U.S. Government and other high quality bonds. High-yield/high-risk bonds can experience sudden and sharp price swings which will affect net asset value.

Sovereign debt securities are subject to the additional risk that, under some political, diplomatic, social or economic circumstances, some developing countries that issue lower quality debt securities may be unable or unwilling to make principal or interest payments as they come due.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class N Shares commenced operations on October 28, 2013. Performance shown for periods prior to October 28, 2013, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class N Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If Class N Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of Class N Shares reflects the fees and expenses of Class N Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectus for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return and yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective December 31, 2015, Christopher Diaz and Ryan Myerberg are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

*The Fund’s inception date – December 28, 2010

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$987.20

$5.15

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.96

$5.23

1.03%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$983.60

$8.88

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.19

$9.02

1.78%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$987.20

$4.20

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.91

$4.27

0.84%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$988.60

$3.85

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.27

$3.91

0.77%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$989.00

$3.35

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.77

$3.41

0.67%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$989.60

$2.85

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.27

$2.90

0.57%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$987.90

$4.55

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.56

$4.62

0.91%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 15.4%

   
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2013-4, 3.3100%, 10/8/19

 

$221,000

  

$224,622

 
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2015-2, 3.0000%, 6/8/21

 

391,000

  

385,812

 
 

Aventura Mall Trust 2013-AVM, 3.7427%, 12/5/32 (144A)

 

440,000

  

431,345

 
 

BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-200P,

      
 

3.5958%, 4/14/33 (144A)

 

494,000

  

428,844

 
 

Boca Hotel Portfolio Trust 2013-BOCA, 3.3805%, 8/15/26 (144A)

 

350,000

  

349,386

 
 

Broadgate Financing PLC, 1.5406%, 1/5/22

 

819,894

GBP

 

1,178,304

 
 

COMM 2007-C9 Mortgage Trust, 5.6500%, 12/10/49

 

158,000

  

160,050

 
 

Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-GG11, 5.8670%, 12/10/49

 

201,115

  

208,921

 
 

Core Industrial Trust 2015-TEXW, 3.8487%, 2/10/34 (144A)

 

526,000

  

491,063

 
 

DB Master Finance LLC 2015-1, 3.2620%, 2/20/45 (144A)

 

415,858

  

411,487

 
 

DECO 12-UK 4 PLC, 0.8494%, 1/27/20

 

1,538,882

GBP

 

2,126,970

 
 

DECO 2012-MHILL, Ltd., 2.8481%, 7/28/21

 

1,950,000

GBP

 

2,866,603

 
 

DECO 2012-MHILL, Ltd., 2.8481%, 7/28/21

 

1,080,000

GBP

 

1,575,992

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 3.4840%, 10/25/45 (144A)

 

903,000

  

884,940

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 2.6216%, 3/25/25

 

646,000

  

644,138

 
 

FREMF 2010 K-SCT Mortgage Trust, 2.0000%, 1/25/20 (144A)§

 

768,794

  

689,545

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, 3.4350%, 12/10/27 (144A)

 

680,000

  

649,505

 
 

Hilton USA Trust 2013-HLT, 4.4533%, 11/5/30 (144A)

 

200,000

  

199,921

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2014-FBLU,

      
 

3.8305%, 12/15/28 (144A)

 

163,000

  

162,977

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-COSMO,

      
 

2.1305%, 1/15/32 (144A)

 

303,000

  

300,917

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-COSMO,

      
 

4.2805%, 1/15/32 (144A)

 

305,000

  

299,953

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-SGP,

      
 

3.0805%, 7/15/36 (144A)

 

133,000

  

132,775

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-SGP,

      
 

4.8305%, 7/15/36 (144A)

 

403,000

  

402,943

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-UES,

      
 

3.6210%, 9/5/32 (144A)

 

310,000

  

290,046

 
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-C1, 5.4840%, 2/15/40

 

156,000

  

157,566

 
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-C2, 5.4930%, 2/15/40

 

150,275

  

153,819

 
 

Leek Finance Number Eighteen PLC, 0.8570%, 9/21/38

 

1,300,000

EUR

 

1,386,675

 
 

London & Regional Debt Securitisation No 2 PLC, 5.8794%, 10/15/18

 

1,960,211

GBP

 

2,899,580

 
 

Magellan Mortgages No 3 PLC, 0.2360%, 5/15/58

 

3,352,226

EUR

 

3,110,740

 
 

Nemus II Arden PLC, 0.8031%, 2/15/20

 

2,800,132

GBP

 

4,013,868

 
 

Residential Mortgage Securities 28 PLC, 2.2358%, 6/15/46

 

1,579,000

GBP

 

2,261,687

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2012-6, 2.5200%, 9/17/18

 

276,000

  

277,273

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-1, 3.2400%, 4/15/21

 

433,000

  

432,164

 
 

Scandinavian Consumer Loans IV, 3.9500%, 1/15/37

 

16,100,000

NOK

 

1,818,200

 
 

Shenton Aircraft Investment I, Ltd., 4.7500%, 10/15/42 (144A)

 

1,594,284

  

1,578,341

 
 

Starwood Retail Property Trust 2014-STAR, 3.5805%, 11/15/27 (144A)

 

3,330,900

  

3,282,596

 
 

Starwood Retail Property Trust 2014-STAR, 4.4805%, 11/15/27 (144A)

 

439,000

  

435,699

 
 

Trinity Square 2015-1 PLC, 4.7500%, 7/15/51 (144A)

 

1,370,000

GBP

 

1,937,630

 
 

Ulysses European Loan Conduit No 27 PLC, 0.8094%, 7/25/17

 

1,006,000

GBP

 

1,401,279

 
 

Wendy's Funding LLC 2015-1, 3.3710%, 6/15/45 (144A)

 

1,134,158

  

1,106,610

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $44,889,344)

 

41,750,786

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – 3.5%

   

Communications – 0.2%

   
 

CCO Safari III LLC, 3.5000%, 1/24/23

 

665,000

  

663,617

 

Consumer Cyclical – 0.1%

   
 

Staples, Inc., 0%, 4/23/21(a),‡

 

266,000

  

262,563

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 0.2%

   
 

IMS Health, Inc., 3.5000%, 3/17/21

 

603,255

  

589,670

 

Industrial – 0.7%

   
 

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 3.5000%, 4/16/20

 

1,942,973

  

1,924,145

 

Technology – 2.3%

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman Finance, Ltd., 0%, 11/11/22(a),‡

 

1,407,000

  

1,390,299

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – (continued)

   

Technology – (continued)

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman, Ltd., 3.7500%, 5/6/21

 

$4,719,221

  

$4,703,506

 
  

6,093,805

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $9,601,113)

 

9,533,800

 

Corporate Bonds – 38.9%

   

Banking – 9.0%

   
 

ABN AMRO Bank NV, 4.7500%, 7/28/25 (144A)

 

2,974,000

  

2,964,186

 
 

Allied Irish Banks PLC, 4.1250%, 11/26/25

 

1,325,000

EUR

 

1,446,947

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.7500%, 11/20/25

 

198,000

  

200,475

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 8.0000%µ

 

731,000

  

743,792

 
 

Bank of Ireland, 4.2500%, 6/11/24

 

2,557,000

EUR

 

2,875,690

 
 

Bankia SA, 4.0000%, 5/22/24

 

1,400,000

EUR

 

1,507,932

 
 

Citigroup, Inc., 4.4500%, 9/29/27

 

1,113,000

  

1,105,631

 
 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc., 4.3000%, 12/3/25

 

703,000

  

706,696

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.2500%, 10/21/25

 

627,000

  

622,208

 
 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 5.0170%, 6/26/24 (144A)

 

2,882,000

  

2,835,453

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 5.0000%, 9/30/21

 

3,365,000

AUD

 

2,565,586

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.8750%, 11/1/22

 

251,000

  

266,374

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.1000%, 5/22/23

 

493,000

  

498,029

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.3500%, 9/8/26

 

228,000

  

228,745

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 1.6250%, 6/25/19

 

1,421,000

EUR

 

1,571,787

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.0000%, 12/19/23

 

2,310,000

  

2,487,905

 
 

UBS AG, 4.7500%, 2/12/26

 

1,310,000

EUR

 

1,521,311

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 5.8750%µ

 

230,000

  

242,075

 
 

Zions Bancorporation, 5.8000%µ

 

140,000

  

134,050

 
  

24,524,872

 

Basic Industry – 1.2%

   
 

Albemarle Corp., 1.8750%, 12/8/21

 

1,407,000

EUR

 

1,471,950

 
 

Albemarle Corp., 4.1500%, 12/1/24

 

403,000

  

385,136

 
 

Alcoa, Inc., 5.1250%, 10/1/24

 

821,000

  

747,110

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 6.8750%, 5/15/43

 

617,000

  

586,150

 
  

3,190,346

 

Brokerage – 2.6%

   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 5.3750%, 11/15/22

 

328,000

  

343,580

 
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 4.6250%, 9/15/23

 

1,118,000

  

1,136,167

 
 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 3.7500%, 12/1/25

 

571,000

  

572,570

 
 

Lazard Group LLC, 4.2500%, 11/14/20

 

764,000

  

791,333

 
 

Neuberger Berman Group LLC / Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.,

      
 

5.8750%, 3/15/22 (144A)

 

533,000

  

554,320

 
 

Neuberger Berman Group LLC / Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.,

      
 

4.8750%, 4/15/45 (144A)

 

577,000

  

486,514

 
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc., 5.6250%, 4/1/24

 

1,677,000

  

1,856,021

 
 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 2.9500%, 4/1/22

 

707,000

  

700,312

 
 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 3.6250%, 4/1/25

 

588,000

  

595,036

 
  

7,035,853

 

Capital Goods – 3.2%

   
 

Ball Corp., 3.5000%, 12/15/20

 

1,293,000

EUR

 

1,441,647

 
 

Ball Corp., 4.3750%, 12/15/23

 

1,293,000

EUR

 

1,442,911

 
 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.6250%, 4/15/18

 

633,000

  

623,189

 
 

Exelis, Inc., 5.5500%, 10/1/21

 

794,000

  

870,700

 
 

GE Capital Trust I, 6.3750%, 11/15/67

 

240,000

  

249,450

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 6.3750%, 11/15/67

 

344,000

  

359,239

 
 

General Electric Co., 4.0000%µ

 

617,000

  

617,000

 
 

General Electric Co., 4.1000%µ

 

947,000

  

944,632

 
 

Harris Corp., 3.8320%, 4/27/25

 

276,000

  

271,840

 
 

Harris Corp., 5.0540%, 4/27/45

 

417,000

  

408,313

 
 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 1.7031%, 6/30/17

 

639,000

  

634,554

 
 

Mohawk Industries, Inc., 2.0000%, 1/14/22

 

748,000

EUR

 

820,801

 
  

8,684,276

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Communications – 2.0%

   
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.4640%, 7/23/22 (144A)

 

$469,000

  

$467,363

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.9080%, 7/23/25 (144A)

 

1,618,000

  

1,616,426

 
 

Rogers Communications, Inc., 5.3800%, 11/4/19

 

654,000

CAD

 

527,540

 
 

Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/15/22 (144A)

 

2,713,000

  

2,862,215

 
  

5,473,544

 

Consumer Cyclical – 4.8%

   
 

1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.6250%, 1/15/22 (144A)

 

804,000

  

806,010

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 2.8000%, 7/20/20

 

1,116,000

  

1,121,013

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 3.5000%, 7/20/22

 

626,000

  

636,990

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 3.8750%, 7/20/25

 

930,000

  

949,139

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/1/19

 

493,000

  

493,000

 
 

Expedia, Inc., 2.5000%, 6/3/22

 

1,569,000

EUR

 

1,679,633

 
 

FCE Bank PLC, 1.8750%, 4/18/19

 

860,000

EUR

 

963,789

 
 

FCE Bank PLC, 1.8750%, 6/24/21

 

782,000

EUR

 

863,541

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.9840%, 6/15/16

 

962,000

  

972,679

 
 

General Motors Co., 4.8750%, 10/2/23

 

640,000

  

654,502

 
 

General Motors Co., 4.0000%, 4/1/25

 

59,000

  

55,895

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.1000%, 1/15/19

 

603,000

  

602,124

 
 

Schaeffler Finance BV, 3.2500%, 5/15/19

 

714,000

EUR

 

783,747

 
 

Schaeffler Finance BV, 3.5000%, 5/15/22

 

698,000

EUR

 

774,603

 
 

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 3.5000%µ

 

747,000

EUR

 

678,055

 
 

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 3.7500%µ

 

393,000

EUR

 

396,198

 
 

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 4.6250%µ

 

181,000

EUR

 

190,417

 
 

ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.7500%, 4/29/25 (144A)

 

316,000

  

300,990

 
  

12,922,325

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 3.3%

   
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 3.0000%, 3/12/20

 

925,000

  

924,265

 
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 3.8000%, 3/15/25

 

793,000

  

788,950

 
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 4.5500%, 3/15/35

 

589,000

  

572,424

 
 

Bayer AG, 2.3750%, 4/2/75

 

1,261,000

EUR

 

1,284,568

 
 

FMC Finance VIII SA, 5.2500%, 7/31/19

 

325,000

EUR

 

402,268

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.8750%, 1/31/22 (144A)

 

787,000

  

842,090

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 2.8000%, 7/2/20 (144A)

 

448,000

  

446,841

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.5000%, 7/15/22 (144A)

 

385,000

  

387,655

 
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, 3.2000%, 2/1/22

 

844,000

  

828,324

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 2.7000%, 4/1/20

 

795,000

  

785,008

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.1500%, 4/1/22

 

939,000

  

923,112

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.5500%, 4/1/25

 

774,000

  

752,113

 
  

8,937,618

 

Energy – 2.9%

   
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 5.8750%, 5/1/22

 

275,000

  

263,309

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 4.3750%, 6/1/24

 

780,000

  

691,977

 
 

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.6000%, 4/1/44

 

202,000

  

122,679

 
 

EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.6000%, 4/1/44

 

327,000

  

227,754

 
 

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., 4.6500%, 3/15/25

 

1,895,000

  

1,895,857

 
 

Shell International Finance BV, 2.2500%, 11/10/20

 

1,060,000

  

1,044,406

 
 

Total SA, 2.2500%µ

 

2,296,000

EUR

 

2,301,489

 
 

Total SA, 2.6250%µ

 

1,505,000

EUR

 

1,441,140

 
  

7,988,611

 

Finance Companies – 0.3%

   
 

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

      
 

4.6250%, 10/30/20

 

567,000

  

580,466

 
 

Baggot Securities, Ltd., 10.2400% (144A)µ

 

290,000

EUR

 

315,115

 
  

895,581

 

Financial – 1.0%

   
 

Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate PLC, 3.9500%, 6/30/22

 

1,921,000

GBP

 

2,765,328

 

Government Sponsored – 0.6%

   
 

Permanent TSB PLC, 2.3750%, 5/22/18

 

1,500,000

EUR

 

1,653,889

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Global Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Insurance – 0.9%

   
 

ACE INA Holdings, Inc., 3.3500%, 5/3/26

 

$668,000

  

$665,953

 
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc., 4.5000%, 5/30/20

 

184,000

  

187,680

 
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc., 5.2500%, 5/30/25

 

522,000

  

531,135

 
 

Primerica, Inc., 4.7500%, 7/15/22

 

861,000

  

909,658

 
  

2,294,426

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.6%

   
 

Prologis International Funding II SA, 2.7500%, 10/23/18

 

1,370,000

EUR

 

1,560,963

 

Technology – 6.5%

   
 

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., 4.3750%, 10/15/24

 

3,042,000

  

3,020,131

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.6250%, 10/15/20

 

1,480,000

  

1,499,280

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 4.5000%, 10/15/22

 

739,000

  

752,216

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.0000%, 10/15/25

 

2,530,000

  

2,599,550

 
 

Molex Electronic Technologies LLC, 2.8780%, 4/15/20 (144A)

 

328,000

  

319,574

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.7500%, 6/1/23

 

157,000

  

137,419

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.7500%, 1/1/25

 

1,295,000

  

1,078,350

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.8750%, 6/1/27 (144A)

 

672,000

  

515,667

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 5.7500%, 12/1/34 (144A)

 

446,000

  

312,099

 
 

Trimble Navigation, Ltd., 4.7500%, 12/1/24

 

1,956,000

  

1,943,523

 
 

TSMC Global, Ltd., 1.6250%, 4/3/18 (144A)

 

2,155,000

  

2,112,169

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.8750%, 1/15/19

 

490,000

  

512,535

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 5.8000%, 5/1/21

 

699,000

  

774,572

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.0000%, 6/15/25

 

1,374,000

  

1,334,569

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 5.5000%, 6/15/45

 

743,000

  

709,390

 
  

17,621,044

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $110,877,221)

 

105,548,676

 

Foreign Government Bonds – 32.1%

   
 

Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 1.0000%, 8/15/24

 

2,559,000

EUR

 

2,905,604

 
 

Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 0.5000%, 2/15/25

 

524,000

EUR

 

565,878

 
 

Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 2.5000%, 7/4/44

 

561,000

EUR

 

759,907

 
 

Ireland Government Bond, 3.9000%, 3/20/23

 

4,105,000

EUR

 

5,451,358

 
 

Ireland Government Bond, 3.4000%, 3/18/24

 

697,000

EUR

 

901,291

 
 

Ireland Government Bond, 2.4000%, 5/15/30

 

2,867,000

EUR

 

3,401,397

 
 

Ireland Government Bond, 2.0000%, 2/18/45

 

1,587,000

EUR

 

1,653,529

 
 

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 2.1500%, 12/15/21

 

4,202,000

EUR

 

4,900,126

 
 

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.5000%, 5/1/23

 

1,856,000

EUR

 

2,489,920

 
 

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.5000%, 3/1/24

 

1,217,000

EUR

 

1,644,715

 
 

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.5000%, 6/1/25

 

3,443,000

EUR

 

3,748,990

 
 

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.7500%, 9/1/44 (144A)

 

1,288,000

EUR

 

1,983,965

 
 

Mexican Bonos, 4.7500%, 6/14/18

 

54,210,000

MXN

 

3,159,344

 
 

Mexican Bonos, 7.7500%, 11/13/42

 

42,335,000

MXN

 

2,681,542

 
 

New Zealand Government Bond, 5.0000%, 3/15/19

 

5,683,000

NZD

 

4,145,501

 
 

New Zealand Government Bond, 3.0000%, 4/15/20

 

2,512,000

NZD

 

1,723,573

 
 

New Zealand Government Bond, 5.5000%, 4/15/23

 

13,392,000

NZD

 

10,493,732

 
 

New Zealand Government Bond, 4.5000%, 4/15/27

 

4,371,000

NZD

 

3,238,302

 
 

Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 2.2000%, 10/17/22 (144A)

 

1,286,000

EUR

 

1,427,596

 
 

Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 2.8750%, 10/15/25 (144A)

 

1,258,000

EUR

 

1,407,735

 
 

Spain Government Bond, 4.8500%, 10/31/20 (144A)

 

1,291,000

EUR

 

1,675,654

 
 

Spain Government Bond, 5.5000%, 4/30/21 (144A)

 

1,200,000

EUR

 

1,620,996

 
 

Spain Government Bond, 4.4000%, 10/31/23 (144A)

 

2,160,000

EUR

 

2,866,454

 
 

Spain Government Bond, 1.6000%, 4/30/25 (144A)

 

638,000

EUR

 

689,973

 
 

Spain Government Bond, 5.1500%, 10/31/44 (144A)

 

515,000

EUR

 

792,606

 
 

Sweden Government Bond, 1.5000%, 11/13/23

 

23,685,000

SEK

 

2,949,767

 
 

Sweden Government Bond, 2.5000%, 5/12/25

 

47,075,000

SEK

 

6,323,277

 
 

United Kingdom Gilt, 2.2500%, 9/7/23

 

3,142,961

GBP

 

4,794,620

 
 

United Kingdom Gilt, 2.0000%, 9/7/25

 

1,010,000

GBP

 

1,496,651

 
 

United Kingdom Gilt, 3.2500%, 1/22/44

 

2,290,000

GBP

 

3,756,899

 
 

United Kingdom Gilt, 3.5000%, 1/22/45

 

847,000

GBP

 

1,457,128

 

Total Foreign Government Bonds (cost $94,273,998)

 

87,108,030

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 7.5%

   
 

1.0000%, 9/30/16

 

$7,467,000

  

$7,481,874

 
 

1.0000%, 9/15/18

 

2,933,000

  

2,912,149

 
 

1.3750%, 9/30/20

 

790,000

  

776,360

 
 

3.5000%, 2/15/39

 

745,000

  

824,040

 
 

2.5000%, 2/15/45

 

2,983,000

  

2,676,428

 
 

3.0000%, 5/15/45

 

2,021,000

  

2,011,764

 
 

2.8750%, 8/15/45

 

143,000

  

138,883

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/45

 

3,476,000

  

3,465,544

 

Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $20,415,626)

 

20,287,042

 

Preferred Stocks – 0.6%

   

Capital Markets – 0.3%

   
 

Morgan Stanley, 6.8750%

 

24,250

  

672,938

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust III, 6.2500%

 

4,479

  

114,125

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust IV, 6.2500%

 

623

  

15,806

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust V, 5.7500%

 

312

  

7,856

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust VIII, 6.4500%

 

250

  

6,328

 
  

817,053

 

Commercial Banks – 0.3%

   
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 6.6250%

 

26,500

  

761,345

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0%

   
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 4.7000%

 

3,112

  

79,263

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $1,492,850)

 

1,657,661

 

Investment Companies – 2.4%

   

Money Markets – 2.4%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£ (cost $6,587,930)

 

6,587,930

  

6,587,930

 

Total Investments (total cost $288,138,082) – 100.4%

 

272,473,925

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.4)%

 

(1,017,808)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$271,456,117

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$112,877,192

 

41.4

%

United Kingdom

 

37,363,641

 

13.7

 

Ireland

 

25,252,551

 

9.3

 

New Zealand

 

19,601,108

 

7.2

 

Italy

 

17,603,169

 

6.5

 

Sweden

 

11,091,244

 

4.1

 

Germany

 

9,884,325

 

3.6

 

Spain

 

9,153,615

 

3.4

 

Singapore

 

6,093,805

 

2.2

 

Mexico

 

5,840,886

 

2.1

 

Netherlands

 

4,589,058

 

1.7

 

France

 

3,742,629

 

1.4

 

Portugal

 

2,835,331

 

1.0

 

Taiwan

 

2,112,169

 

0.8

 

Cayman Islands

 

1,578,341

 

0.6

 

Switzerland

 

1,521,311

 

0.5

 

Canada

 

1,333,550

 

0.5

 

Total

 

$272,473,925

 

100.0

%

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Global Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

                 

Schedule of Foreign Currency Contracts, Open

      

Counterparty/

Currency

Settlement Date

Currency Units Sold/ (Purchased)

 

Currency Value

 

Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)

 
        

JPMorgan Chase & Co.:

       

Australian Dollar

1/7/16

3,583,000

$

2,609,924

$

(27,176)

 

British Pound

1/7/16

(211,000)

 

(311,014)

 

(7,172)

 

Canadian Dollar

1/7/16

(2,016,000)

 

(1,457,183)

 

9,512

 

Canadian Dollar

1/7/16

(4,870,000)

 

(3,520,081)

 

(129,350)

 

Euro

1/7/16

3,836,000

 

4,168,428

 

33,945

 

Euro

1/7/16

33,244,000

 

36,124,924

 

(697,906)

 

Indian Rupee

1/7/16

(363,703,000)

 

(5,495,942)

 

47,208

 

Japanese Yen

1/7/16

(3,590,683,000)

 

(29,878,309)

 

532,043

 

Mexican Peso

1/7/16

(85,988,000)

 

(4,990,378)

 

(22,272)

 

New Zealand Dollar

1/7/16

29,030,000

 

19,844,689

 

(946,159)

 

Norwegian Krone

1/7/16

16,400,000

 

1,853,365

 

43,066

 

Swedish Krona

1/7/16

9,026,000

 

1,070,064

 

(31,815)

 
        

Total

  

$

20,018,487

$

(1,196,076)

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Bond Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays Global Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets.

Barclays Global Aggregate

Corporate Bond Index

Measures global investment grade, fixed-rate corporate bonds.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

ULC

Unlimited Liability Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $45,076,189, which represents 16.6% of net assets.

  

(a)

All or a portion of this position has not settled, or is not funded. Upon settlement or funding date, interest rates for unsettled or unfunded amounts will be determined. Interest and dividends will not be accrued until time of settlement or funding.

  

A portion of this security has been segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales, swap agreements, and/or securities with extended settlement dates, the value of which, as of December 31, 2015, is $6,218,456.

  

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

µ

This variable rate security is a perpetual bond. Perpetual bonds have no contractual maturity date, are not redeemable, and pay an indefinite stream of interest. The coupon rate shown represents the current interest rate.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

-

85,576,952

(78,989,022)

6,587,930

$ 4,290

$ 6,587,930

  

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Global Bond Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

FREMF 2010 K-SCT Mortgage Trust, 2.0000%, 1/25/20

4/29/13

$

693,518

$

689,545

 

0.3

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 41,750,786

$ -

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

-

9,533,800

-

Corporate Bonds

-

105,548,676

-

Foreign Government Bonds

-

87,108,030

-

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

-

20,287,042

-

Preferred Stocks

-

1,657,661

-

Investment Companies

-

6,587,930

-

Total Investments in Securities

$ -

$ 272,473,925

$ -

    

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 665,774

$ -

Total Assets

$ -

$ 273,139,699

$ -

    

Liabilities

   

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 1,861,850

$ -

(a) Other financial instruments include forward currency, futures, written options, and swap contracts. Forward currency contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Options and swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

288,138,082

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

265,885,995

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

6,587,930

 
 

Cash

  

284,292

 
 

Forward currency contracts

  

665,774

 
 

Closed foreign currency contracts

  

55,947

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

5,483

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Interest

  

2,431,663

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

250,300

 
  

Dividends

  

10,876

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

1,478

 
 

Other assets

  

2,973

 

Total Assets

 

 

276,182,711

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Closed foreign currency contracts

  

368,044

 
 

Forward currency contracts

  

1,861,850

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

1,657,600

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

575,186

 
  

Advisory fees

  

128,273

 
  

Professional fees

  

37,179

 
  

Dividends

  

25,342

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

11,771

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

9,351

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

5,483

 
  

Custodian fees

  

2,513

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

2,436

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

1,747

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

39,819

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

4,726,594

 

Net Assets

 

$

271,456,117

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Global Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

302,912,454

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(3,880,512)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(10,716,657)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

(16,859,168)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

271,456,117

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

16,478,038

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,756,850

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.38

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

9.85

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

5,470,396

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

582,751

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.39

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

8,868,401

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

946,012

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.37

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

27,605,930

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,946,115

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.37

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

205,547,287

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

21,946,428

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.37

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

160,767

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

17,126

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.39

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

7,325,298

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

781,141

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.38

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/95.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Bond Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

       

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

4,225,278

 
 

Dividends

  

53,767

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

  

4,290

 
 

Other income

  

3,580

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

4,286,915

 

Expenses:

    
 

Advisory fees

  

907,142

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

    
  

Class A Shares

  

26,623

 
  

Class C Shares

  

33,896

 
  

Class S Shares

  

207

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

    
  

Class D Shares

  

5,774

 
  

Class S Shares

  

207

 
  

Class T Shares

  

15,297

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

    
  

Class A Shares

  

10,708

 
  

Class C Shares

  

2,945

 
  

Class I Shares

  

15,006

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

    
  

Class A Shares

  

784

 
  

Class C Shares

  

343

 
  

Class D Shares

  

2,108

 
  

Class I Shares

  

561

 
  

Class N Shares

  

870

 
  

Class T Shares

  

89

 
 

Registration fees

  

87,566

 
 

Professional fees

  

30,092

 
 

Fund administration fees

  

14,364

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

  

13,967

 
 

Custodian fees

  

11,452

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

  

3,023

 
 

Other expenses

  

37,487

 

Total Expenses

 

 

1,220,511

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

 

(104,803)

 

Net Expenses

 

 

1,115,708

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

 

3,171,207

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

    
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(3,589,825)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

 

(3,589,825)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

    
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(2,730,118)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

 

(2,730,118)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(3,148,736)

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Global Bond Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

3,171,207

 

$

6,282,803

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(3,589,825)

  

4,987,920

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(2,730,118)

  

(27,969,184)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(3,148,736)

 

 

(16,698,461)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(191,443)

  

(1,366,636)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(36,395)

  

(254,486)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(96,799)

  

(619,693)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(336,808)

  

(1,980,986)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(2,391,276)

  

(12,749,278)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(1,896)

  

(8,108)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(117,511)

  

(875,025)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(3,172,128)

 

 

(17,854,212)

 
 

Return of Capital on Dividends from Net Investment Income

      
  

Class A Shares

 

  

(10,504)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(1,956)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(4,763)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

  

(15,225)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

  

(97,989)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(62)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(6,725)

 

 

Total Return of Capital on Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

 

 

(137,224)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(3,172,128)

 

 

(17,991,436)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(10,331,387)

  

23,636,152

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(1,726,670)

  

6,650,702

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(1,057,828)

  

(1,746,967)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(5,255,210)

  

34,277,955

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(12,161,616)

  

(2,299,512)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

2,381

  

(237,574)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(10,405,738)

  

7,863,924

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(40,936,068)

 

 

68,144,680

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(47,256,932)

 

 

33,454,783

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

318,713,049

  

285,258,266

 

 

End of period

$

271,456,117

 

$

318,713,049

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(3,880,512)

 

$

(3,879,591)

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.59

 

 

$10.61

 

 

$9.85

 

 

$10.48

 

 

$10.35

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.09(2)

  

0.16(2)

  

0.26(2)

  

0.27

  

0.23

  

0.19

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.68)

  

0.80

  

(0.35)

  

0.27

  

0.31

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

1.06

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

0.50

 

 

0.50

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.09)

  

(0.50)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.15)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

(0.25)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(3)

  

  

(0.18)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.38

  

$9.59

  

$10.61

  

$9.85

  

$10.48

  

$10.35

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.28)%

 

 

(5.03)%

 

 

10.96%

 

 

(1.04)%

 

 

4.89%

 

 

4.99%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$16,478

  

$27,198

  

$6,247

  

$4,649

  

$5,113

  

$1,190

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$20,914

  

$24,080

  

$3,737

  

$5,017

  

$3,309

  

$958

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.10%

  

1.04%

  

1.02%

  

1.28%

  

1.46%

  

3.50%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.03%

  

1.00%

  

1.02%

  

1.01%

  

1.02%

  

0.79%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.82%

  

1.57%

  

2.53%

  

2.32%

  

2.48%

  

3.03%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

42%

  

191%

  

171%

  

182%

  

222%

  

173%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.60

 

 

$10.62

 

 

$9.86

 

 

$10.49

 

 

$10.36

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.05(2)

  

0.08(2)

  

0.16(2)

  

0.19

  

0.18

  

0.16

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.68)

  

0.82

  

(0.35)

  

0.24

  

0.31

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

0.98

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

0.42

 

 

0.47

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.05)

  

(0.42)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.08)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

(0.25)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(3)

  

  

(0.14)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.39

  

$9.60

  

$10.62

  

$9.86

  

$10.49

  

$10.36

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.64)%

 

 

(5.75)%

 

 

10.09%

 

 

(1.78)%

 

 

4.10%

 

 

4.70%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,470

  

$7,339

  

$1,325

  

$1,654

  

$1,884

  

$1,293

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,652

  

$5,754

  

$963

  

$2,016

  

$1,634

  

$908

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.85%

  

1.81%

  

1.80%

  

2.05%

  

2.21%

  

4.22%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.78%

  

1.77%

  

1.79%

  

1.76%

  

1.76%

  

1.36%(4)

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.09%

  

0.81%

  

1.54%

  

1.58%

  

1.77%

  

2.45%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

42%

  

191%

  

171%

  

182%

  

222%

  

173%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 28, 2010 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(4) Pursuant to a contractual agreement, Janus waived certain fees and expenses during the period. The Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets) would be 1.77% without the waiver of these fees and expenses.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.59

 

 

$10.61

 

 

$9.85

 

 

$10.47

 

 

$10.35

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.10(2)

  

0.18(2)

  

0.27(2)

  

0.28

  

0.26

  

0.18

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.22)

  

(0.68)

  

0.80

  

(0.34)

  

0.24

  

0.32

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.50)

 

 

1.07

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

0.50

 

 

0.50

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.52)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.15)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

(0.25)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(3)

  

  

(0.19)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.37

  

$9.59

  

$10.61

  

$9.85

  

$10.47

  

$10.35

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.28)%

 

 

(4.88)%

 

 

11.07%

 

 

(0.84)%

 

 

4.90%

 

 

5.06%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$8,868

  

$10,132

  

$13,098

  

$9,875

  

$10,240

  

$4,876

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$9,427

  

$12,333

  

$8,833

  

$11,610

  

$10,566

  

$2,296

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.96%

  

0.89%

  

0.92%

  

1.16%

  

1.31%

  

2.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.84%

  

0.84%

  

0.92%

  

0.90%

  

0.91%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.04%

  

1.77%

  

2.63%

  

2.43%

  

2.64%

  

3.08%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

42%

  

191%

  

171%

  

182%

  

222%

  

173%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.58

 

 

$10.60

 

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.47

 

 

$10.34

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.10(2)

  

0.17(2)

  

0.21(2)

  

0.31

  

0.29

  

0.19

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.66)

  

0.88

  

(0.37)

  

0.24

  

0.31

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

1.09

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

0.53

 

 

0.50

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.53)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.16)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

(0.25)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(3)

  

  

(0.20)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.37

  

$9.58

  

$10.60

  

$9.84

  

$10.47

  

$10.34

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.14)%

 

 

(4.81)%

 

 

11.24%

 

 

(0.79)%

 

 

5.15%

 

 

5.02%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$27,606

  

$33,551

  

$2,990

  

$234,166

  

$14,810

  

$10,464

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$31,793

  

$32,970

  

$77,450

  

$74,492

  

$12,500

  

$7,863

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.84%

  

0.80%

  

0.75%

  

0.75%

  

1.13%

  

3.13%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.77%

  

0.76%

  

0.75%

  

0.75%

  

0.76%

  

0.77%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.11%

  

1.73%

  

2.13%

  

2.27%

  

2.77%

  

3.06%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

42%

  

191%

  

171%

  

182%

  

222%

  

173%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 28, 2010 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class N Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.58

 

 

$10.60

 

 

$10.12

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.11

  

0.20

  

0.22

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.68)

  

0.50

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

0.72

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.54)

  

(0.24)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(3)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.37

  

$9.58

  

$10.60

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.10)%

 

 

(4.73)%

 

 

7.22%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$205,547

  

$222,452

  

$249,350

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$215,123

  

$245,055

  

$237,653

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.74%

  

0.70%

  

0.71%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.67%

  

0.67%

  

0.71%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.21%

  

1.95%

  

3.19%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

42%

  

191%

  

171%

 
             
                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(4)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.60

 

 

$10.62

 

 

$9.87

 

 

$10.49

 

 

$10.36

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.11(2)

  

0.16(2)

  

0.23(2)

  

0.26

  

0.25

  

0.20

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.69)

  

0.83

  

(0.35)

  

0.23

  

0.29

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

1.06

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.49

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.49)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

(0.25)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(3)

  

  

(0.17)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.39

  

$9.60

  

$10.62

  

$9.87

  

$10.49

  

$10.36

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.04)%

 

 

(5.18)%

 

 

10.90%

 

 

(1.06)%

 

 

4.69%

 

 

4.96%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$161

  

$162

  

$418

  

$905

  

$915

  

$875

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$162

  

$192

  

$571

  

$943

  

$895

  

$851

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.26%

  

1.19%

  

1.25%

  

1.49%

  

1.62%

  

3.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.57%

  

1.17%

  

1.06%

  

1.13%

  

1.20%

  

0.86%(5)

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.32%

  

1.60%

  

2.29%

  

2.20%

  

2.33%

  

2.97%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

42%

  

191%

  

171%

  

182%

  

222%

  

173%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from October 28, 2013 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(4) Period from December 28, 2010 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(5) Pursuant to a contractual agreement, Janus waived certain fees and expenses during the period. The Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets) would be 1.27% without the waiver of these fees and expenses.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.59

 

 

$10.61

 

 

$9.86

 

 

$10.48

 

 

$10.35

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.09(2)

  

0.17(2)

  

0.26(2)

  

0.27

  

0.31

  

0.16

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.68)

  

0.80

  

(0.34)

  

0.19

  

0.34

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

1.06

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

0.50

 

 

0.50

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.09)

  

(0.51)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.15)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

(0.25)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(3)

  

  

(0.18)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.38

  

$9.59

  

$10.61

  

$9.86

  

$10.48

  

$10.35

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.21)%

 

 

(4.96)%

 

 

10.91%

 

 

(0.91)%

 

 

4.90%

 

 

4.99%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$7,325

  

$17,880

  

$11,830

  

$6,935

  

$2,317

  

$8,808

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,051

  

$17,663

  

$7,406

  

$4,055

  

$4,904

  

$1,739

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.99%

  

0.96%

  

0.99%

  

1.19%

  

1.38%

  

2.33%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.91%

  

0.92%

  

0.97%

  

0.98%

  

1.00%

  

0.68%(4)

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.94%

  

1.66%

  

2.60%

  

2.29%

  

2.44%

  

2.92%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

42%

  

191%

  

171%

  

182%

  

222%

  

173%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 28, 2010 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(4) Pursuant to a contractual agreement, Janus waived certain fees and expenses during the period. The Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets) would be 1.01% without the waiver of these fees and expenses.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Global Bond Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is

  

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Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of

  

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Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that

  

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Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on future contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the period ended December 31, 2015 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of this section.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry of commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the

  

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Janus Global Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital’s ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for nonhedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE shall be used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to take a positive outlook on the related currency. These forward contracts seek to increase exposure to currency risk.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to take a negative outlook on the related currency. These forward contracts seek to increase exposure to currency risk.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly currency value amounts on purchased and sold forward currency contracts are $49,207,354 and $74,045,355, respectively.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015.

     

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of December 31, 2015

     

 

 

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Asset Derivatives:

   

Forward currency contracts

 

$

665,774

 

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

   

Forward currency contracts

 

$

1,861,850

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015

     

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

$

1,591,150

 

 

 

 

 

     

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

$

(1,915,214)

    

Please see the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the Fund’s “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments.”

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of December 31, 2015.

  

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· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit

  

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risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see either the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2015” table located in Note 2 of these Notes to Financial Statements and/or the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

$665,774

$(665,774)

$-

$-

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Liabilities

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

$1,861,850

$(665,774)

$-

$1,196,076

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

The Fund does not exchange collateral on its forward currency contracts with its counterparties; however, the Fund may segregate cash or high-grade securities in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Such segregated assets, if with the Fund’s custodian, are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the Fund’s corresponding forward currency contracts.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-

  

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related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $1 Billion

0.60

Next $1 Billion

0.55

Over $2 Billion

0.50

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.66%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year,

  

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the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 4.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $1,048.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were

  

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no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $892.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class N Shares

99

 

75

  

Class S Shares

92

 

-

*

 

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

* Less than 0.50%.

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $299,423 in sales, resulting in a net realized loss of $2,092. The net realized loss is included in “Investments and foreign currency transactions” within the “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

5. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals, investments in partnerships and investments in passive foreign investment companies.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 288,405,258

$ 1,008,260

$ (16,939,593)

$ (15,931,333)

    

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

       

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
 

No Expiration

  
 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$ (6,227,333)

$ -

$ (6,227,333)

 
  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

391,430

$ 3,728,368

 

3,507,594

$ 36,153,414

Reinvested dividends and distributions

19,557

186,300

 

127,235

1,271,564

Shares repurchased

(1,489,597)

(14,246,055)

 

(1,388,152)

(13,788,826)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,078,610)

$ (10,331,387)

 

2,246,677

$ 23,636,152

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

33,435

$ 320,728

 

748,852

$ 7,752,657

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,203

30,505

 

21,806

218,173

Shares repurchased

(218,271)

(2,077,903)

 

(131,007)

(1,320,128)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(181,633)

$ (1,726,670)

 

639,651

$ 6,650,702

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

82,837

$ 791,491

 

635,808

$ 6,570,831

Reinvested dividends and distributions

9,753

92,732

 

60,134

604,425

Shares repurchased

(203,295)

(1,942,051)

 

(874,186)

(8,922,223)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(110,705)

$ (1,057,828)

 

(178,244)

$ (1,746,967)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

736,333

$ 7,027,118

 

8,585,668

$ 88,715,311

Reinvested dividends and distributions

23,689

225,288

 

172,848

1,730,208

Shares repurchased

(1,314,800)

(12,507,616)

 

(5,539,657)

(56,167,564)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(554,778)

$ (5,255,210)

 

3,218,859

$ 34,277,955

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

228,487

$ 2,179,696

 

1,998,286

$ 20,617,326

Reinvested dividends and distributions

251,689

2,391,276

 

1,280,089

12,847,170

Shares repurchased

(1,756,888)

(16,732,588)

 

(3,587,241)

(35,764,008)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,276,712)

$ (12,161,616)

 

(308,866)

$ (2,299,512)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

46

$ 485

 

1,161

$ 11,846

Reinvested dividends and distributions

199

1,896

 

810

8,167

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

(24,443)

(257,587)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

245

$ 2,381

 

(22,472)

$ (237,574)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

151,905

$ 1,453,903

 

1,755,765

$ 18,133,919

Reinvested dividends and distributions

12,175

116,118

 

87,678

879,609

Shares repurchased

(1,246,866)

(11,975,759)

 

(1,094,326)

(11,149,604)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,082,786)

$ (10,405,738)

 

749,117

$ 7,863,924

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ 60,685,851

$ 65,535,933

$ 61,239,926

$ 96,795,617

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

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Investment products offered are:

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MAY LOSE VALUE

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

17

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

19

Statement of Operations

21

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

23

Financial Highlights

24

Notes to Financial Statements

28

Additional Information

50

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

This “unconstrained” fund has the flexibility to invest across global fixed income markets and is not managed to be compared to any specific index. The Fund has significant latitude to act on high conviction ideas and seeks to achieve positive absolute returns in a variety of market environments.

     
   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ending December 31, 2015, the Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund Class I Shares returned -0.33% compared with 0.10% for its primary benchmark, 3-Month USD London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

Global financial markets experienced an elevated level of volatility during the period. The dramatic reversal of the early-year rise in Chinese equities leached into other markets. While emerging markets were most affected, many developed market indices also experienced corrections. Concerns about market volatility and the slowing global growth fueling it were factors in the Federal Reserve (Fed) opting not to raise interest rates at its September meeting.

Later, as consensus coalesced around Fed action in December, the yield on the 2-year Treasury increased, ultimately cresting 1% upon the announcement of a rate hike. The 10-year Treasury yield initially rose in anticipation of a hike, but then slipped back as lower growth and subdued inflation data removed additional upward pressure on rates. European monetary policy also swayed markets as the European Central Bank (ECB) disappointed investors with what they considered a modest extension of the bank’s asset-purchases program. The move sent the yield on 2-year and 10-year German bunds sharply higher. The region’s stocks also sold off and the euro rose against the U.S. dollar.

Investment-grade corporate spreads widened late summer but then retreated as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. High-yield credits, on the other hand, widened considerably. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period. A strong dollar and weak commodities prices kept emerging market currencies under pressure.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

For the period, the Fund underperformed its benchmark, the 3-Month USD LIBOR. The strategy seeks to provide long-term positive returns through various market environments by managing portfolio duration, credit risk and volatility. The Fund seeks to limit potential downside and avoid areas of the market where we see disproportionate risk.

The Fund employs a series of strategies, referred to as Structural Alpha, which are designed to generate excess returns by capitalizing on long-standing market tendencies. We constantly monitor markets to identify the asset classes and sectors where such tendencies may be present. During the period, we sold equity market volatility utilizing a range of derivative instruments based on equity indices, including futures, options and options on index futures. Our positions were constructed to withstand a certain level of volatility, however, the late-August moves within global equities were of such magnitude that our positioning ultimately resulted in a loss. While our options on index futures generated positive returns, they were not sufficient to offset the losses incurred on the index futures and index options.

The Fund also sold volatility on the euro through the selling of put and call options. After the ECB’s failure to excite investors with the extension of its quantitative easing program in December, the euro strengthened against the U.S. dollar, resulting in a loss for the Fund.

Another implementation of the Fund’s Structural Alpha strategy during the period was selling volatility on corporate credit indices via options on credit default swaps (CDS). These volatility sales generated positive returns, as did our purchase of CDS on credit indices. The price of these latter instruments tend to increase in volatile markets as investors seek to protect the value of their fixed income holdings from possible default. The market’s shift toward a risk-off stance – especially in high-yield corporate credits – during the period resulted in

  

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the widening of credit spreads that positively affected these positions.

Given the shadow cast by impending central bank decisions during the latter half of the period, many investors sought protection on interest rate products. Consequently, the selling of U.S. and European interest rate volatility contributed to Fund performance. We structured these positions by selling put and call options on both bonds and bond futures. While rates modestly sold off at the beginning of the last quarter, they eventually stabilized, resulting in gains in the Fund’s positions. Toward the end of the period, as central bank moves put upward pressure on rates, we exercised what we viewed as prudent risk management by hedging some of the Fund’s interest rate risk. The cost incurred by implementing this hedge reduced the gains generated by other components of the Fund’s interest rate strategy.

The Fund makes extensive use of derivatives as a component of its Structural Alpha strategy. These derivatives are utilized with the aim of generating returns in addition to those attributed to our core fixed income allocation. Management has discretion to tactically use each of these derivatives to access trades and as hedging instruments. During the period, the Fund used options, futures, options on futures, CDS, other swaps and forward exchange contracts. Options and futures, in part, are utilized as part of a strategy to capture yield by selling volatility across a range of asset classes. CDS are used as a strategy to generate yield by selling default protection on an underlying asset. Forward exchange contracts are used, in part, to hedge our currency exposure and as a strategy for capitalizing on potential dislocations in the foreign currency market. For the period, the derivatives impact on performance was negative.

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the “Notes to Financial Statements” for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

Thank you for your investment in the Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund.

  

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Fund Profile

 

 

30-day Current Yield*

Without
Reimbursement

With
Reimbursement

Class A Shares NAV

1.61%

1.61%

Class A Shares MOP

1.53%

1.53%

Class C Shares**

0.82%

0.82%

Class D Shares

1.36%

1.36%

Class I Shares

1.86%

1.86%

Class N Shares

1.88%

1.88%

Class R Shares

1.14%

1.14%

Class S Shares

1.39%

1.39%

Class T Shares

1.63%

1.63%

Weighted Average Maturity

1.2 Years

Average Effective Duration***

3.6 Years

* Yield will fluctuate

  

** Does not include the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge.

*** A theoretical measure of price volatility

 
  

Ratings Summary - (% of Total Investments)

 

AAA

0.6%

AA

7.5%

A

2.4%

BBB

39.3%

BB

16.7%

B

0.6%

CCC

0.9%

D

1.2%

Not Rated

26.3%

Other

4.5%

Credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor's (S&P), an independent credit rating agency. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P's measures. Further information on S&P's rating methodology may be found at www.standardandpoors.com. Other ratings agencies may rate the same securities differently. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change. "Not Rated" securities are not rated by S&P, but may be rated by other rating agencies and do not necessarily indicate low quality. "Other" includes cash equivalents, equity securities, and certain derivative instruments.

Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds

 

69.1%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

10.5%

Common Stocks

 

8.8%

Investment Companies

 

4.3%

Foreign Government Bonds

 

0.5%

Short-Term Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes

 

0.5%

Other

 

6.3%

  

100.0%

Emerging markets comprised 9.8% of total net assets.

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
       

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-0.45%

-0.72%

-1.39%

 

1.07%

1.07%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-5.15%

-5.43%

-4.35%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-0.86%

-1.47%

-2.09%

 

1.80%

1.80%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-1.84%

-2.45%

-2.09%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-0.46%

-0.59%

-1.28%

 

1.14%

0.98%

Class I Shares

 

-0.33%

-0.43%

-1.12%

 

0.76%

0.76%

Class N Shares

 

-0.31%

-0.42%

-1.12%

 

0.77%

0.77%

Class R Shares

 

-0.70%

-1.09%

-1.81%

 

1.49%

1.49%

Class S Shares

 

-0.52%

-0.92%

-1.60%

 

1.36%

1.33%

Class T Shares

 

-0.42%

-0.55%

-1.33%

 

1.01%

1.01%

3-Month USD LIBOR

 

0.10%

0.23%

0.23%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

2nd

2nd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Nontraditional Bond Funds

 

-

171/501

190/433

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month–end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

The expense ratios for Class R Shares are estimated.

  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. High-yield bonds, or “junk” bonds, involve a greater risk of default and price volatility. Foreign securities, including sovereign debt, are subject to currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility and lower liquidity, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Derivatives involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying securities, including gains or losses which, as a result of leverage, can be substantially greater than the derivatives’ original cost. Short sales are speculative transactions with potentially unlimited losses, and the use of leverage can magnify the effect of losses. No investment strategy can ensure a profit or eliminate the risk of loss.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class R Shares commenced operations on February 6, 2015. Performance shown for periods prior to February 6, 2015, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class R Shares, without the effect of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If Class R Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to February 6, 2015, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of Class R Shares reflects the fees and expenses of Class R Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective July 1, 2015, Bill Gross is Lead Portfolio Manager of the Fund and Kumar Palghat is Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

* The Fund’s inception date – May 27, 2014

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$995.50

$5.22

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.91

$5.28

1.04%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$991.40

$9.16

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.94

$9.27

1.83%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$995.40

$5.27

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.86

$5.33

1.05%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$996.70

$3.91

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.22

$3.96

0.78%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$996.90

$3.81

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.32

$3.86

0.76%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$993.00

$7.36

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.75

$7.46

1.47%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$994.80

$5.87

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.25

$5.94

1.17%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$995.80

$4.92

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.21

$4.98

0.98%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 10.5%

   
 

Alternative Loan Trust 2003-4CB, 5.7500%, 4/25/33

 

$17,943,547

  

$18,128,231

 
 

Alternative Loan Trust 2006-14CB, 6.0000%, 6/25/36

 

1,155,414

  

997,863

 
 

Alternative Loan Trust 2006-45T1, 5.5000%, 2/25/37

 

807,303

  

668,237

 
 

Alternative Loan Trust 2006-45T1, 6.0000%, 2/25/37

 

3,771,928

  

3,259,711

 
 

Alternative Loan Trust 2006-4CB, 5.5000%, 4/25/36

 

2,138,586

  

2,040,429

 
 

Alternative Loan Trust 2006-5T2, 6.0000%, 4/25/36

 

2,570,052

  

2,198,047

 
 

Alternative Loan Trust 2007-9T1, 5.5000%, 5/25/22

 

833,088

  

724,602

 
 

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2003-5, 5.5000%, 7/25/33

 

8,863,958

  

9,003,729

 
 

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust 2005-9, 6.0000%, 10/25/35

 

6,473,892

  

5,371,254

 
 

Banc of America Funding 2006-7 Trust, 6.0000%, 9/25/36†,‡

 

1,772,112

  

1,717,926

 
 

Banc of America Funding 2007-2 Trust, 5.7255%, 3/25/37†,‡

 

1,505,686

  

1,492,484

 
 

Banc of America Mortgage 2007-1 Trust, 5.7500%, 1/25/37

 

49,357

  

43,973

 
 

Banc of America Mortgage Trust 2004-5, 4.7500%, 6/25/19

 

158,791

  

160,568

 
 

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust 2005-4, 2.7141%, 5/25/35†,‡

 

3,345,799

  

2,634,552

 
 

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2006-13, 6.2500%, 9/25/36

 

3,170,056

  

2,868,860

 
 

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC, 5.0620%, 9/25/32(a)

 

182,367

  

175,360

 
 

CSMC Mortgage-Backed Trust 2006-9, 6.0000%, 11/25/36

 

9,866,919

  

9,439,691

 
 

Equity One Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2003-4, 6.5310%, 10/25/34(a)

 

302,071

  

270,587

 
 

Fannie Mae REMICS, 6.1784%, 6/25/38†,‡,¤

 

32,530,490

  

3,726,114

 
 

Fannie Mae REMICS, 4.3284%, 5/25/40†,‡,¤

 

56,827,077

  

6,571,500

 
 

Fannie Mae REMICS, 5.3484%, 6/25/40†,‡,¤

 

3,014,155

  

413,835

 
 

Freddie Mac REMICS, 6.1695%, 8/15/35†,‡

 

9,874,497

  

1,653,911

 
 

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-9F, 6.0000%, 1/25/36

 

933,796

  

811,592

 
 

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7F, 6.2500%, 8/25/36

 

1,171,646

  

868,412

 
 

IndyMac INDA Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-AR1, 4.6817%, 8/25/36†,‡

 

1,437,474

  

1,367,128

 
 

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2005-S3, 5.5000%, 1/25/36

 

2,749,757

  

2,572,953

 
 

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2005-S3, 5.7500%, 1/25/36

 

4,728,009

  

4,123,366

 
 

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2007-S1, 6.0000%, 3/25/37

 

2,393,921

  

2,003,456

 
 

MASTR Alternative Loan Trust 2004-6, 6.0000%, 7/25/34

 

8,543,182

  

8,689,308

 
 

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-11, 6.0000%, 8/25/36

 

6,922,902

  

6,344,172

 
 

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-17XS, 5.5771%, 10/25/46(a)

 

1,793,181

  

954,499

 
 

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2, 5.2500%, 2/25/21

 

761,085

  

734,570

 
 

Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2006-2, 5.6329%, 1/25/37(a)

 

566,574

  

530,642

 
 

Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2005-A15, 6.0000%, 2/25/36

 

906,059

  

686,639

 
 

Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2007-A1, 6.0000%, 3/25/37

 

6,175,118

  

4,297,866

 
 

RFMSI Series 2006-S10 Trust, 5.5000%, 10/25/21

 

2,614,389

  

2,595,958

 
 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR6 Trust,

      
 

4.2764%, 8/25/36†,‡

 

2,795,315

  

2,485,389

 
 

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-HY5 Trust,

      
 

2.0748%, 5/25/37†,‡

 

8,085,347

  

7,013,138

 
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities 2007-8 Trust, 6.0000%, 7/25/37

 

6,217,584

  

4,545,297

 
 

Wells Fargo Mortgage Loan 2010-RR2 Trust, 5.5000%, 4/27/35 (144A)

 

9,386,056

  

9,325,652

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $136,265,078)

 

133,511,501

 

Corporate Bonds – 69.1%

   

Banking – 18.1%

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.1250%, 1/15/16

 

35,340,000

  

35,340,000

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.5000%, 7/18/16

 

11,173,000

  

11,200,933

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/15/17

 

11,463,000

  

11,806,890

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.2500%, 9/29/17

 

17,154,000

  

17,132,558

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.2500%, 2/13/18

 

45,679,000

  

45,325,073

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.6000%, 5/21/18

 

42,370,000

  

42,370,000

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.0000%, 12/31/18

 

5,265,000

  

5,765,175

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 6.0500%, 5/16/16

 

2,906,000

  

2,953,923

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.7500%, 8/15/16

 

14,725,000

  

15,085,939

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.7000%, 5/2/17

 

1,553,000

  

1,619,586

 
 

Capital One NA, 1.0355%, 3/22/16

 

485,000

  

484,711

 
 

China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, 2.3750%, 6/12/17

 

3,000,000

  

3,002,100

 
 

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., 0%, 9/7/16†,◊

 

7,034,000

  

6,974,577

 
 

Countrywide Financial Corp., 6.2500%, 5/15/16

 

14,327,000

  

14,568,496

 
 

First Citizens St Lucia, Ltd., 4.9030%, 2/9/16†,§

 

5,157,000

  

5,132,613

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Banking – (continued)

   
 

HSBC Bank Brasil SA - Banco Multiplo, 4.0000%, 5/11/16 (144A)

 

$5,500,000

  

$5,513,750

 
 

Santander Holdings USA, Inc., 4.6250%, 4/19/16

 

1,424,000

  

1,436,493

 
 

Toll Road Investors Partnership II LP, 0%, 2/15/43 (144A)†,◊,§

 

9,400,000

  

1,339,068

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 5.1250%, 9/15/16

 

2,700,000

  

2,775,462

 
  

229,827,347

 

Basic Industry – 0.8%

   
 

Alcoa, Inc., 5.5500%, 2/1/17

 

2,159,000

  

2,212,975

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 3.8750%, 4/15/18

 

8,325,000

  

8,491,500

 
 

United States Steel Corp., 6.0500%, 6/1/17

 

138,000

  

111,780

 
  

10,816,255

 

Brokerage – 0.4%

   
 

Nomura Holdings, Inc., 4.1250%, 1/19/16

 

5,175,000

  

5,180,517

 

Capital Goods – 1.0%

   
 

CNH Industrial America LLC, 7.2500%, 1/15/16

 

5,283,000

  

5,289,604

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 1.0000%, 1/8/16

 

249,000

  

249,003

 
 

Hanson, Ltd., 6.1250%, 8/15/16

 

3,300,000

  

3,386,625

 
 

Masco Corp., 6.1250%, 10/3/16

 

3,163,000

  

3,257,827

 
  

12,183,059

 

Communications – 5.8%

   
 

AT&T, Inc., 0.7411%, 2/12/16

 

1,538,000

  

1,537,319

 
 

CBS Corp., 7.6250%, 1/15/16

 

3,000,000

  

3,004,620

 
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 6.0000%, 4/1/17

 

6,000,000

  

6,210,000

 
 

CenturyLink, Inc., 5.1500%, 6/15/17

 

7,567,000

  

7,775,093

 
 

DISH DBS Corp., 7.1250%, 2/1/16

 

42,946,000

  

43,080,206

 
 

Embarq Corp., 7.0820%, 6/1/16

 

268,000

  

272,181

 
 

Historic TW, Inc., 8.0500%, 1/15/16

 

1,175,000

  

1,176,933

 
 

PCCW-HKT Capital No 4, Ltd., 4.2500%, 2/24/16

 

4,900,000

  

4,918,620

 
 

Pearson Funding Two PLC, 4.0000%, 5/17/16 (144A)

 

669,000

  

673,726

 
 

Qwest Corp., 6.5000%, 6/1/17

 

1,446,000

  

1,513,196

 
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.5000%, 9/15/16

 

3,720,000

  

3,749,027

 
  

73,910,921

 

Consumer Cyclical – 10.9%

   
 

ADT Corp., 2.2500%, 7/15/17

 

2,269,000

  

2,257,655

 
 

Best Buy Co., Inc., 3.7500%, 3/15/16

 

15,784,000

  

15,840,822

 
 

Carnival Corp., 1.2000%, 2/5/16

 

5,081,000

  

5,082,580

 
 

Dillard's, Inc., 6.6250%, 1/15/18

 

3,468,000

  

3,743,793

 
 

Dillard's, Inc., 7.1300%, 8/1/18

 

3,768,000

  

4,146,514

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 4.7500%, 5/15/17

 

1,267,000

  

1,303,426

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.5000%, 1/15/16

 

33,546,000

  

33,553,581

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.2070%, 4/15/16

 

11,240,000

  

11,329,999

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 1.7000%, 5/9/16

 

910,000

  

910,892

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.9840%, 6/15/16

 

6,282,000

  

6,351,736

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 8.0000%, 12/15/16

 

1,425,000

  

1,506,397

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 1.4610%, 3/27/17

 

10,741,000

  

10,639,089

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.6250%, 8/15/17

 

688,000

  

733,324

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.5510%, 10/5/18

 

3,709,000

  

3,682,662

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.7500%, 5/15/16

 

19,341,000

  

19,397,553

 
 

Kia Motors Corp., 3.6250%, 6/14/16 (144A)

 

800,000

  

806,552

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 6.8750%, 4/1/16

 

3,623,000

  

3,654,701

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.5000%, 6/1/16

 

850,000

  

865,674

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 10.0000%, 11/1/16

 

1,000,000

  

1,057,080

 
 

Realogy Group LLC / Sunshine Group Florida, Ltd., 3.3750%, 5/1/16 (144A)

 

1,552,000

  

1,556,796

 
 

Volkswagen International Finance NV, 0.8041%, 11/18/16 (144A)

 

3,932,000

  

3,873,897

 
 

Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 2.9500%, 3/1/17

 

2,650,000

  

2,666,115

 
 

Yum! Brands, Inc., 6.2500%, 4/15/16

 

3,785,000

  

3,832,373

 
  

138,793,211

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 3.6%

   
 

Becton Dickinson and Co., 0.9620%, 6/15/16†,‡

 

6,912,000

  

6,908,772

 
 

ConAgra Foods, Inc., 1.3000%, 1/25/16

 

2,074,000

  

2,074,303

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Consumer Non-Cyclical – (continued)

   
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.2500%, 9/1/16

 

$8,114,000

  

$8,397,990

 
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.2500%, 5/15/17

 

3,541,000

  

3,771,165

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.8750%, 7/15/17

 

1,283,000

  

1,369,603

 
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc., 3.2000%, 4/1/16

 

3,000,000

  

3,013,551

 
 

Reynolds American, Inc., 3.5000%, 8/4/16

 

5,403,000

  

5,457,036

 
 

Safeway, Inc., 3.4000%, 12/1/16

 

4,000,000

  

3,960,000

 
 

Safeway, Inc., 6.3500%, 8/15/17

 

4,133,000

  

4,256,990

 
 

Zoetis, Inc., 1.1500%, 2/1/16

 

6,285,000

  

6,283,881

 
  

45,493,291

 

Electric – 2.0%

   
 

PPL WEM, Ltd. / Western Power Distribution, Ltd., 3.9000%, 5/1/16 (144A)

 

8,470,000

  

8,503,821

 
 

Southern Power Co., 1.8500%, 12/1/17

 

7,637,000

  

7,633,693

 
 

Talen Energy Supply LLC, 6.5000%, 5/1/18

 

4,000,000

  

3,700,000

 
 

TECO Finance, Inc., 4.0000%, 3/15/16

 

5,382,000

  

5,408,081

 
  

25,245,595

 

Energy – 8.8%

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., 5.9500%, 9/15/16

 

1,424,000

  

1,463,241

 
 

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 2.5000%, 12/1/17

 

1,055,000

  

949,393

 
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.5000%, 3/1/16

 

6,630,000

  

6,651,315

 
 

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 5.7000%, 1/5/16

 

24,247,000

  

24,247,000

 
 

Lukoil International Finance BV, 6.3560%, 6/7/17 (144A)

 

4,000,000

  

4,157,240

 
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp., 3.5000%, 3/1/16

 

11,505,000

  

11,537,421

 
 

Marathon Petroleum Corp., 2.7000%, 12/14/18

 

3,896,000

  

3,852,532

 
 

Nabors Industries, Inc., 2.3500%, 9/15/16

 

5,979,000

  

5,949,296

 
 

Noble Holding International, Ltd., 4.0000%, 3/16/18

 

3,783,000

  

3,425,578

 
 

ONEOK Partners LP, 3.2500%, 2/1/16

 

7,346,000

  

7,358,723

 
 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 5.8750%, 7/15/16

 

3,044,000

  

3,091,572

 
 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 6.6500%, 3/15/17

 

1,500,000

  

1,548,693

 
 

Plains All American Pipeline LP / PAA Finance Corp., 6.1250%, 1/15/17

 

425,000

  

436,667

 
 

Sabine Pass LNG LP, 7.5000%, 11/30/16

 

13,500,000

  

13,432,500

 
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 2.9500%, 6/15/16

 

2,472,000

  

2,480,939

 
 

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC, 8.0000%, 2/1/16

 

1,424,000

  

1,429,203

 
 

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC, 7.5000%, 4/1/17

 

4,000,000

  

4,108,192

 
 

Transocean, Inc., 5.8000%, 12/15/16

 

14,429,000

  

13,996,130

 
 

Weatherford International, Ltd., 6.3500%, 6/15/17

 

1,568,000

  

1,528,800

 
  

111,644,435

 

Finance Companies – 3.2%

   
 

Air Lease Corp., 4.5000%, 1/15/16

 

4,186,000

  

4,186,105

 
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 6.7500%, 4/15/17

 

1,283,000

  

1,338,336

 
 

Aviation Capital Group Corp., 3.8750%, 9/27/16 (144A)

 

7,516,000

  

7,572,370

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.0000%, 5/15/17

 

11,003,000

  

11,333,090

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.2500%, 8/15/17

 

7,441,000

  

7,608,423

 
 

GATX Corp., 3.5000%, 7/15/16

 

1,424,000

  

1,439,346

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 5.7500%, 5/15/16

 

6,386,000

  

6,473,808

 
 

iStar, Inc., 3.8750%, 7/1/16

 

868,000

  

865,830

 
  

40,817,308

 

Financial – 0.9%

   
 

Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 3.5000%, 3/15/17

 

4,000,000

  

4,020,000

 
 

LeasePlan Corp. NV, 2.8750%, 1/22/19 (144A)

 

7,451,000

  

7,355,068

 
  

11,375,068

 

Government Sponsored – 1.7%

   
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 2.3750%, 5/25/16

 

10,880,000

  

10,887,616

 
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 5.5000%, 5/25/16

 

6,759,000

  

6,843,961

 
 

Eksportfinans ASA, 5.5000%, 6/26/17

 

4,050,000

  

4,211,757

 
  

21,943,334

 

Insurance – 0.5%

   
 

Kemper Corp., 6.0000%, 5/15/17

 

6,000,000

  

6,233,202

 

Natural Gas – 0.1%

   
 

Sempra Energy, 6.5000%, 6/1/16

 

1,827,000

  

1,860,182

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

          

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Owned No Guarantee – 7.8%

   
 

Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA, 4.9500%, 5/23/16 (144A)

 

$5,378,000

  

$5,416,528

 
 

ICBCIL Finance Co., Ltd., 2.6000%, 11/13/18 (144A)

 

7,507,000

  

7,468,279

 
 

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 3.8750%, 1/27/16

 

47,786,000

  

47,594,856

 
 

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 2.0000%, 5/20/16

 

18,637,000

  

18,357,445

 
 

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.1250%, 10/6/16

 

9,350,000

  

9,256,500

 
 

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 3.5000%, 2/6/17

 

5,615,000

  

5,250,025

 
 

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 3.2500%, 3/17/17

 

2,687,000

  

2,485,475

 
 

Transnet SOC, Ltd., 4.5000%, 2/10/16 (144A)

 

3,677,000

  

3,684,781

 
  

99,513,889

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.3%

   
 

HCP, Inc., 3.7500%, 2/1/16

 

3,743,000

  

3,748,270

 

Technology – 2.0%

   
 

Dell, Inc., 3.1000%, 4/1/16

 

4,405,000

  

4,416,013

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 2.8500%, 10/15/18

 

15,120,000

  

15,173,389

 
 

Juniper Networks, Inc., 3.1000%, 3/15/16

 

889,000

  

891,839

 
 

Pitney Bowes, Inc., 4.7500%, 1/15/16

 

4,841,000

  

4,845,517

 
  

25,326,758

 

Transportation – 1.2%

   
 

ERAC USA Finance LLC, 1.4000%, 4/15/16 (144A)

 

717,000

  

716,657

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 2.5000%, 3/15/16 (144A)

 

13,929,000

  

13,953,097

 
  

14,669,754

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $883,315,016)

 

878,582,396

 

Foreign Government Bonds – 0.5%

   
 

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social,

      
 

3.3750%, 9/26/16 (144A) (cost $6,769,189)

 

6,729,000

  

6,661,710

 

Common Stocks – 8.8%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 6.2%

   
 

Precision Castparts Corp.

 

340,543

  

79,009,381

 

Chemicals – 0.6%

   
 

Airgas, Inc.

 

55,035

  

7,612,441

 

Food Products – 0.3%

   
 

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

 

39,346

  

3,540,353

 

Gas Utilities – 0.7%

   
 

AGL Resources, Inc.

 

136,074

  

8,682,882

 

Insurance – 0.1%

   
 

Fidelity & Guaranty Life

 

56,552

  

1,434,724

 
 

Phoenix Cos., Inc.*

 

2,773

  

102,712

 
 

Symetra Financial Corp.

 

182

  

5,782

 
  

1,543,218

 

Media – 0.4%

   
 

Cablevision Systems Corp. - Class A

 

143,058

  

4,563,550

 

Multi-Utilities – 0%

   
 

TECO Energy, Inc.

 

9,657

  

257,359

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.5%

   
 

American Capital Agency Corp.

 

199,552

  

3,460,232

 
 

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

 

315,609

  

2,960,412

 
  

6,420,644

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $112,602,438)

 

111,629,828

 

Short-Term Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes – 0.5%

   
 

Chicago Board of Education, 6.0380%, 12/1/29

 

$5,395,000

  

4,524,139

 
 

Chicago Board of Education, 6.1380%, 12/1/39

 

1,450,000

  

1,196,482

 
 

Chicago Board of Education, 6.5190%, 12/1/40

 

915,000

  

742,889

 

Total Short-Term Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes (cost $6,621,275)

 

6,463,510

 

Investment Companies – 4.3%

   

Closed-End Funds – 1.3%

   
 

BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust

 

19,278

  

237,891

 
 

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust

 

616,919

  

12,942,961

 
 

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

 

61,398

  

783,438

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

             

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Investment Companies – (continued)

   

Closed-End Funds – (continued)

   
 

First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund

 

74,712

  

$1,589,124

 
 

Nuveen Preferred Income Opportunities Fund

 

29,025

  

265,869

 
 

PIMCO Dynamic Credit Income Fund

 

35,148

  

633,718

 
  

16,453,001

 

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) – 0.2%

   
 

Duff & Phelps Global Utility Income Fund, Inc.

 

17,674

  

260,338

 
 

Reaves Utility Income Fund

 

61,806

  

1,605,102

 
  

1,865,440

 

Money Markets – 2.8%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£

 

35,841,000

  

35,841,000

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $54,402,750)

 

54,159,441

 

Total Investments (total cost $1,199,975,746) – 93.7%

 

1,191,008,386

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 6.3%

 

79,647,245

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$1,270,655,631

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$1,003,725,717

 

84.3

%

Brazil

 

95,119,761

 

8.0

 

Norway

 

21,943,334

 

1.9

 

United Kingdom

 

14,467,151

 

1.2

 

China

 

10,470,379

 

0.9

 

Russia

 

9,573,768

 

0.8

 

Germany

 

8,630,125

 

0.7

 

Netherlands

 

7,355,068

 

0.6

 

Japan

 

5,180,517

 

0.4

 

Trinidad and Tobago

 

5,132,613

 

0.4

 

Hong Kong

 

4,918,620

 

0.4

 

South Africa

 

3,684,781

 

0.3

 

South Korea

 

806,552

 

0.1

 
      

Total

 

$1,191,008,386

 

100.0

%

 

                 

Schedule of Exchange-Traded Written Options

Description

Number of

Contracts

 

Exercise

Price

 

Expiration

Date

 

Premiums

Received

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Options

Written,

at Value

 

Written Call Options:

 

S&P 500® E-mini Future

389

 

$

2,100.00

 

2/16

 

$

426,889

 

$

115,689

 

$

(311,200)

 

Written Put Options:

 

10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Future

3,322

  

125.00

 

2/16

  

1,288,189

  

(372,811)

  

(1,661,000)

 

5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Future

17,399

  

117.00

 

1/16

  

3,159,132

  

2,479,475

  

(679,657)

 
 

20,721

       

4,447,321

  

2,106,664

  

(2,340,657)

 

Total

21,110

      

$

4,874,210

 

$

2,222,353

 

$

(2,651,857)

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

                

Schedule of Exchange-Traded Written Options with Variation Margin

Description

Number of

Contracts

 

Exercise

Price

  

Expiration

Date

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Variation Margin

Asset/(Liability)

 

Written Call Options:

Euro-Bobl Future

17,545

  

132.00

 

EUR

1/16

 

$

2,683,590

 

$

-

 

Euro-Bobl Future

19,425

  

132.50

 

EUR

1/16

  

241,260

  

-

 
 

36,970

        

2,924,850

  

-

 

Written Put Options:

Euro-Bund Future

3,702

  

155.00

 

EUR

2/16

  

1,138,837

  

-

 

Euro-Bund Future

870

  

156.00

 

EUR

2/16

  

(17,908)

  

-

 
 

4,572

        

1,120,929

  

-

 

Total

41,542

       

$

4,045,779

 

$

-

 
                           

Schedule of OTC Written Options

Counterparty

Reference

Asset

Number of

Contracts

 

Exercise

Price

  

Expiration

Date

 

Premiums

Received

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Options

Written,

at Value

              

Written Call Options:

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

CAD Currency

38,737,267

  

1.42

 

CAD

3/16

 

$

462,910

 

$

169,320

 

$

(293,590)

Written Put Options:

Morgan Stanley

Precision Castparts Corp.

176

  

240.00

 

USD

3/16

  

147,312

  

4,750

  

(142,562)

Total

 

38,737,443

      

$

610,222

 

$

174,070

 

$

(436,152)

         

Schedule of OTC Written Interest Rate Swaptions

     

Counterparty/
Description

Pay/Receive Floating Rate

Floating Rate

Fixed Rate

Expiration Date

Notional Amount

Premiums Received

Unrealized Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Swaptions Written, at Value

Written Call Swaptions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of America:

        

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 2/23/46

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

2.40%

2/19/16

$57,061,000

$798,854

$647,059

$(151,795)

Goldman Sachs International:

       

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 1/19/18

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

0.70

1/14/16

226,386,000

296,188

296,188

-

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 1/21/18

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

0.70

1/19/16

226,952,000

226,952

226,952

-

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 2/11/46

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

2.40

2/9/16

76,278,000

652,177

367,154

(285,023)

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 2/23/46

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

2.40

2/19/16

992,480,000

10,214,659

7,574,444

(2,640,215)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.:

       

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 2/18/46

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

2.40

2/16/16

75,920,000

660,504

482,619

(177,885)

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 2/23/46

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

2.40

2/19/16

132,949,000

1,542,687

1,189,014

(353,673)

Morgan Stanley:

        

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 1/21/18

Receive

3-Month
USD LIBOR

0.70

1/19/16

226,952,000

204,257

204,257

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

$14,596,278

$10,987,687

$(3,608,591)

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Counterparty/

Description

Pay/Receive

Floating

Rate

Floating

Rate

Fixed

Rate

Expiration

Date

Notional

Amount

Premiums

Received

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

Swaptions

Written, at

Value

Written Put Swaptions:

        

Citigroup Global Markets:

       

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 3/11/46

Pay

3-Month
USD LIBOR

2.90%

3/9/16

$559,718,000

$5,865,722

$1,945,860

$(3,919,862)

Goldman Sachs International:

       

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 2/19/18

Pay

3-Month
USD LIBOR

1.25

2/17/16

98,587,000

118,304

(14,747)

(133,051)

Morgan Stanley:

        

Interest Rate Swap
maturing 2/19/18

Pay

3-Month
USD LIBOR

1.25

2/17/16

37,899,000

54,954

3,806

(51,148)

 

 

 

 

 

 

$6,038,980

$1,934,919

$(4,104,061)

Total

 

 

 

 

 

$20,635,258

$12,922,606

$(7,712,652)

               

Schedule of OTC Written Credit Default Swaptions

           

Unrealized

 

Swaptions

Counterparty/

 

Fixed

 

Expiration

 

Notional

  

Premiums

 

Appreciation/

 

Written,

Reference Asset

Description

Rate

 

Date

 

Amount

  

Received

 

(Depreciation)

 

at Value

              

Written Call Swaptions:

Bank of America:

CDX NA.HY.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

5.00

%

1/20/16

 

$166,555,000

  

$341,438

 

$319,804

 

$(21,634)

Goldman Sachs International:

CDX NA.HY.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

5.00

 

1/20/16

 

83,317,000

  

224,956

 

214,134

 

(10,822)

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

166,635,000

  

120,810

 

118,305

 

(2,505)

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

75,846,000

  

50,058

 

50,016

 

(42)

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

37,683,000

  

73,482

 

67,972

 

(5,510)

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

2/17/16

 

37,899,000

  

39,225

 

36,749

 

(2,476)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.:

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

227,283,000

  

293,195

 

259,964

 

(33,231)

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

37,683,000

  

24,494

 

24,473

 

(21)

         

$1,167,658

 

$1,091,417

 

$(76,241)

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

              

Counterparty/

Reference Asset

Description

Fixed

Rate

 

Expiration

Date

 

Notional

Amount

  

Premiums

Received

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Swaptions

Written,

at Value

Written Put Swaptions:

Credit Suisse International:

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

%

2/17/16

 

$76,882,000

  

$234,490

 

$6,512

 

$(227,978)

Goldman Sachs International:

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

75,920,000

  

123,370

 

87,113

 

(36,257)

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

2/17/16

 

48,845,000

  

129,683

 

(15,157)

 

(144,840)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.:

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

190,694,000

  

271,739

 

180,669

 

(91,070)

CDX NA.IG.25

Credit Default Swap maturing 12/20/20

1.00

 

1/20/16

 

37,683,000

  

75,366

 

43,866

 

(31,500)

         

$834,648

 

$303,003

 

$(531,645)

              

Total

        

$2,002,306

 

$1,394,420

 

$(607,886)

         

Schedule of Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps

      

Pay/Receive
Floating Rate

Floating
Rate

Fixed
Rate

Maturity Date

Notional
Amount

 

Premiums
Paid/
(Received)

Unrealized Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Variation
Margin
Asset/
(Liability)

Pay

Mexico Interbank TIIE 28 Day

7.51%

9/25/25

$ 1,251,562,000

MXN

$ 747

$ 23,333

$ 20,395

            

Schedule of OTC Interest Rate Swaps

           

Outstanding

Counterparty/

        

Unrealized

 

Swap Contracts,

Pay/Receive

Floating

Fixed

 

Maturity

 

Notional

  

Appreciation/

 

at Value

Floating Rate

Rate

Rate

 

Date

 

Amount

  

(Depreciation)

 

Asset/(Liability)

Goldman Sachs International:

             
 

Pay

Mexico Interbank TIIE 28 Day

7.9000

%

5/28/25

 

534,926,000

MXN

 

$500,648

 

$500,648

       

Schedule of Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps - Buy Protection

  


Reference Asset

Fixed
Rate

Maturity
Date

Notional
Amount

Premiums Paid/
(Received)

Unrealized Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Variation Margin
Asset/(Liability)

CDX.NA.HY.25

5%

12/20/20

$(31,795,000)

$ (727,971)

$ 306,769

$ (26,540)

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

             

Schedule of OTC Credit Default Swaps - Sell Protection(1)

            

Outstanding

Counterparty/

S&P

      

Premiums

 

Unrealized

 

Swap Contacts,

Reference Asset Type/

Credit

Fixed

 

Maturity

 

Notional

 

Paid/

 

Appreciation/

 

at Value

Reference Asset

Rating

Rate

 

Date

 

Amount(2)

 

(Received)

 

(Depreciation)

 

Asset/(Liability)

             

Bank of America:

Foreign Government Bonds

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

%

3/20/16

 

$24,613,000

 

$8,857

 

$(5,826)

 

$3,031

Barclays Capital, Inc.:

Corporate Bonds

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

12/20/19

 

9,278,000

 

223,150

 

(55,439)

 

167,711

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

12/20/19

 

4,473,000

 

103,511

 

(22,656)

 

80,855

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

3/20/20

 

23,610,000

 

554,664

 

(142,729)

 

411,935

Foreign Government Bonds

Republic of Colombia

BBB

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

28,064,000

 

110,367

 

(89,816)

 

20,551

BNP Paribas:

Foreign Government Bonds

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

35,599,000

 

4,009

 

375

 

4,384

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

17,817,000

 

(38,661)

 

40,855

 

2,194

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

6/20/16

 

69,866,000

 

126,464

 

(227,747)

 

(101,283)

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

6/20/16

 

34,962,000

 

198,051

 

(106,536)

 

91,515

Citigroup Global Markets:

Corporate Bonds

Bank of America Corp.

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

17,509,000

 

151,604

 

(113,768)

 

37,836

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

12/20/19

 

8,427,000

 

175,255

 

(22,927)

 

152,328

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

12/20/19

 

9,386,000

 

220,746

 

(51,083)

 

169,663

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

3/20/20

 

10,790,000

 

253,487

 

(65,229)

 

188,258

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Not Rated

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

17,509,000

 

146,711

 

(109,687)

 

37,024

Credit Default Swap Index

MCDX.NA.23(3)

N/A

1.00

 

12/20/19

 

9,278,000

 

103,465

 

(38,544)

 

64,921

MCDX.NA.24(3)

N/A

1.00

 

6/20/20

 

17,362,000

 

40,242

 

29,823

 

70,065

Foreign Government Bonds

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

35,189,000

 

213,269

 

(159,066)

 

54,203

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

17,597,000

 

106,650

 

(79,545)

 

27,105

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

18,266,000

 

119,330

 

(91,194)

 

28,136

Credit Suisse International:

Corporate Bonds

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

6/20/20

 

17,347,000

 

381,245

 

(89,493)

 

291,752

Foreign Government Bonds

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

12,210,000

 

4,394

 

(2,890)

 

1,504

Republic of Colombia

BBB

1.00

 

6/20/16

 

19,114,000

 

39,934

 

(22,762)

 

17,172

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

18,553,000

 

116,696

 

(88,118)

 

28,578

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

4,557,000

 

31,845

 

(24,826)

 

7,019

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

6/20/16

 

19,015,000

 

69,649

 

(19,876)

 

49,773

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

              

Counterparty/

Reference Asset Type/

Reference Asset

S&P

Credit

Rating

Fixed

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

 

Notional

Amount(2)

 

Premiums

Paid/

(Received)

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Outstanding

Swap Contracts

at Value

Asset/(Liability)

Goldman Sachs International:

Corporate Bonds

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

%

12/20/19

 

$13,348,000

 

$294,129

 

$(52,849)

 

$241,280

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

3/20/20

 

17,509,000

 

367,030

 

(61,542)

 

305,488

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

3/20/20

 

17,509,000

 

375,724

 

(70,236)

 

305,488

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

3/20/20

 

17,414,000

 

354,838

 

(51,008)

 

303,830

Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras

BB

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

7,032,000

 

(324,941)

 

249,576

 

(75,365)

Credit Default Swap Index

MCDX.NA.23(3)

N/A

1.00

 

12/20/19

 

10,000,000

 

81,754

 

(11,781)

 

69,973

Foreign Corporate Bonds

Kingdom of Spain

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/17

 

34,827,000

 

373,699

 

(104,769)

 

268,930

Foreign Government Bonds

Arab Republic of Egypt

B-

1.00

 

6/20/16

 

3,794,000

 

(22,630)

 

(15,625)

 

(38,255)

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

38,301,000

 

96,206

 

(91,489)

 

4,717

Republic of Italy

Not Rated

1.00

 

3/20/17

 

34,827,000

 

359,201

 

(85,758)

 

273,443

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

6/20/16

 

34,450,000

 

202,637

 

(112,462)

 

90,175

JPMorgan Chase & Co.:

Corporate Bonds

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

12/20/19

 

17,904,000

 

451,668

 

(128,033)

 

323,635

Foreign Government Bonds

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

17,817,000

 

(53,665)

 

55,859

 

2,194

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

37,106,000

 

(49,122)

 

53,692

 

4,570

Federative Republic of Brazil

BB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

35,633,000

 

(98,756)

 

103,145

 

4,389

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

3/20/16

 

35,633,000

 

211,623

 

(156,736)

 

54,887

United Mexican States

BBB+

1.00

 

6/20/16

 

34,943,000

 

205,537

 

(114,072)

 

91,465

Morgan Stanley:

Corporate Bonds

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

AA

1.00

 

3/20/20

 

17,509,000

 

358,344

 

(52,856)

 

305,488

             

Total

       

$6,648,210

 

$(2,205,648)

 

$4,442,562

(1)

If a credit event occurs, the seller of protection will pay a net settlement amount equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the reference asset from related offsetting purchase protection.

(2)

If a credit event occurs, the notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to make as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection.

(3)

For those index credit default swaps entered into by the Fund to sell protection, “Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value” serves as an indicator of the current status of payment and performance risk and represents the likelihood of an expected gain or loss should the notional amount of the swap be closed or sold at period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference asset’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the swap agreement.

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

London Interbank Offered Rate

(LIBOR)

A daily reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds to other banks in the London wholesale money market (or interbank market).

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

OTC

Over-the-Counter

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $88,578,992, which represents 7.0% of net assets.

*

Non-income producing security.

A portion of this security has been segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales, swap agreements, and/or securities with extended settlement dates, the value of which, as of December 31, 2015, is $1,099,319,845.

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

(a)

Step Bond. Coupon rate will increase or decrease periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. The rate shown reflects the current rate.

Zero coupon bond.

¤

Interest only security. An interest only security represents the interest only portion of a pool of underlying mortgages or mortgage-backed securities which are separated and sold individually from the principal portion of the securities. Principal amount shown represents the par value on which interest payments are based.

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. The following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

34,178,000

433,101,797

(431,438,797)

35,841,000

$17,107

$35,841,000

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

First Citizens St Lucia, Ltd., 4.9030%, 2/9/16

11/19/15

$

5,169,445

$

5,132,613

 

0.4

%

Toll Road Investors Partnership II LP, 0%, 2/15/43

1/29/15

 

1,732,223

 

1,339,068

 

0.1

 

Total

 

$

6,901,668

$

6,471,681

 

0.5

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 133,511,501

$ -

Corporate Bonds

-

878,582,396

-

Foreign Government Bonds

-

6,661,710

-

Common Stocks

111,629,828

-

-

Short-Term Taxable Variable Rate Demand Notes

-

6,463,510

-

Investment Companies

18,318,441

35,841,000

-

Total Investments in Securities

$ 129,948,269

$ 1,061,060,117

$ -

    

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value

$ -

$ 5,158,113

$ -

Variation Margin Receivable

-

20,395

-

Total Assets

$ 129,948,269

$ 1,066,238,625

$ -

    

Liabilities

   

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Options Written, at Value

$ -

$ 3,088,009

$ -

Outstanding Swap Contracts, at Value

-

214,903

-

Swaptions Written, at Value

-

8,320,538

-

Variation Margin Payable

-

26,540

-

Total Liabilities

$ -

$ 11,649,990

$ -

(a) Other financial instruments include forward currency, futures, written options, written swaptions, and swap contracts. Forward currency contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures, certain written options on futures, and centrally cleared swap contracts are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Written options, written swaptions, and other swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

1,199,975,746

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

1,155,167,386

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

35,841,000

 
 

Cash

  

1,203,532

 
 

Restricted cash (Note 1)

  

78,180,000

 
 

Closed foreign currency contracts

  

52,390

 
 

Outstanding swap contracts, at value(1)

  

5,158,113

 
 

Variation margin receivable

  

20,395

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Interest

  

11,584,104

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

882,184

 
  

Dividends

  

242,336

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

5,359

 
 

Other assets

  

18,994

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,288,355,793

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Options written, at value(2)

  

3,088,009

 
 

Swaptions written, at value(3)

  

8,320,538

 
 

Outstanding swap contracts, at value(4)

  

214,903

 
 

Variation margin payable

  

26,540

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

2,996,242

 
  

Investments purchased

  

1,622,924

 
  

Advisory fees

  

765,509

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

96,943

 
  

Dividends

  

91,002

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

58,923

 
  

Professional fees

  

19,385

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

11,304

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

8,139

 
  

Custodian fees

  

1,725

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

378,076

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

17,700,162

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,270,655,631

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

1,314,989,559

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(3,384,285)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(51,366,613)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

10,416,970

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

1,270,655,631

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

78,940,129

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

8,254,298

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(5)

 

$

9.56

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(6)

 

$

10.04

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

42,358,281

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

4,433,608

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(5)

 

$

9.55

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

13,025,657

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,361,660

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.57

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

966,821,780

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

101,093,428

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.56

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

3,043,748

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

318,271

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.56

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

130,149

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

13,609

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.56

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

440,371

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

46,065

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.56

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

165,895,516

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

17,362,067

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.56

 

 

(1) Net premiums paid $6,869,317.

(2) Premiums received $5,484,432.

(3) Premiums received $22,637,564.

(4) Net premiums received $221,107.

(5) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(6) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/95.29 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

15,499,795

 
 

Dividends

 

1,423,037

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

17,107

 
 

Other income

 

647,654

 

Total Investment Income

 

17,587,593

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

4,549,241

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

105,735

 
  

Class C Shares

 

249,923

 
  

Class R Shares

 

308

 
  

Class S Shares

 

580

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

7,967

 
  

Class R Shares

 

154

 
  

Class S Shares

 

580

 
  

Class T Shares

 

243,164

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

8,036

 
  

Class C Shares

 

11,969

 
  

Class I Shares

 

133,837

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

3,219

 
  

Class C Shares

 

2,372

 
  

Class D Shares

 

5,327

 
  

Class I Shares

 

15,967

 
  

Class N Shares

 

19

 
  

Class T Shares

 

700

 
 

Registration fees

 

125,106

 
 

Professional fees

 

81,765

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

67,357

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

51,559

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

15,394

 
 

Custodian fees

 

8,567

 
 

Other expenses

 

382,376

 

Total Expenses

 

6,071,222

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(35,564)

 

Net Expenses

 

6,035,658

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

11,551,935

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

     

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(5,320,867)

 
 

Futures contracts

 

(55,364,664)

 
 

Swap contracts

 

3,540,307

 
 

Written options contracts

 

23,860,650

 
 

Written swaption contracts

 

3,669,505

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(29,615,069)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(4,806,344)

 
 

Futures contracts

 

(2,601,547)

 
 

Swap contracts

 

2,999,139

 
 

Written options contracts

 

2,028,639

 
 

Written swaption contracts

 

12,694,311

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

10,314,198

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(7,748,936)

 

 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015(1)

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

11,551,935

 

$

10,983,501

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(29,615,069)

  

(22,109,929)

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

10,314,198

  

93,770

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(7,748,936)

 

 

(11,032,658)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(838,813)

  

(435,038)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(291,467)

  

(162,351)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(128,657)

  

(78,404)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(11,767,333)

  

(8,541,280)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(35,743)

  

(19,228)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(920)

  

(204)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(4,251)

  

(2,505)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(1,962,415)

  

(1,196,947)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(15,029,599)

 

 

(10,435,957)

 
 

Return of Capital on Dividends from Net Investment Income

      
  

Class A Shares

 

  

(317,992)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(118,671)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(57,309)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

  

(6,243,283)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

  

(14,055)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

  

(150)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(1,831)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(874,914)

 

 

Total Return of Capital on Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

 

 

(7,628,205)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(15,029,599)

 

 

(18,064,162)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(2,018,106)

  

79,731,858

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(8,821,771)

  

52,577,914

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(49,491)

  

13,260,510

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(120,328,787)

  

1,122,947,225

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(5,210)

  

3,114,591

 
  

Class R Shares

 

78,743

  

50,354

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(39,405)

  

445,616

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(25,872,433)

  

195,014,751

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(157,056,460)

 

 

1,467,142,819

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(179,834,995)

 

 

1,438,045,999

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

1,450,490,626

  

12,444,627

 

 

End of period

$

1,270,655,631

 

$

1,450,490,626

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(3,384,285)

 

$

93,379

 
 

(1) Period from February 06, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for Class R Shares.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

23


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class A Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.71

 

 

$10.01

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

  

0.09

  

(3)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.27)

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.07)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.05)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.56

  

$9.71

  

$10.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.45)%

 

 

(1.86)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$78,940

  

$82,298

  

$3,934

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$82,899

  

$44,607

  

$3,934

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.04%

  

1.07%

  

5.73%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.04%

  

1.07%

  

1.08%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.49%

  

0.93%

  

(0.36)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

  

15%

 
             
             

Class C Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.69

 

 

$10.01

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.03

  

0.02

  

(0.01)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.28)

  

0.02

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.06)

  

(0.03)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.03)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.55

  

$9.69

  

$10.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.86)%

 

 

(2.59)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$42,358

  

$51,993

  

$272

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$49,028

  

$26,045

  

$126

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.83%

  

1.80%

  

6.43%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.83%

  

1.80%

  

1.83%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.69%

  

0.23%

  

(0.97)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

  

15%

 
             
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 27, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class D Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.71

 

 

$10.01

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

  

0.10

  

(3)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.27)

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.09)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.05)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.57

  

$9.71

  

$10.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.46)%

 

 

(1.68)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$13,026

  

$13,269

  

$254

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,996

  

$7,698

  

$118

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.09%

  

1.14%

  

5.97%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.05%

  

1.01%

  

1.08%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.48%

  

0.98%

  

(0.25)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

  

15%

 
             
             

Class I Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.70

 

 

$10.01

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.08

  

0.12

  

(3)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.28)

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.09)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.06)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.56

  

$9.70

  

$10.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.33)%

 

 

(1.56)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$966,822

  

$1,104,105

  

$3,935

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,050,029

  

$731,773

  

$3,934

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.78%

  

0.76%

  

5.47%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.78%

  

0.76%

  

0.83%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.73%

  

1.26%

  

(0.11)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

  

15%

 
             
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 27, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

25


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class N Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.70

 

 

$10.01

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.09

  

0.12

  

(3)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.28)

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.09)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.06)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.11)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.56

  

$9.70

  

$10.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.31)%

 

 

(1.58)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,044

  

$3,099

  

$50

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,139

  

$1,667

  

$50

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.76%

  

0.77%

  

5.47%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.76%

  

0.77%

  

0.83%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.77%

  

1.22%

  

(0.11)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

  

15%

 
             
          

Class R Shares

      

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the period ended June 30, 2015

2015

 

 

2015(4)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.70

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

      
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.05

  

0.03

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.26)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.23)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

      
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

  

(0.04)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.03)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.56

  

$9.70

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.70)%

 

 

(2.31)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$130

  

$50

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$125

  

$50

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.47%

  

1.49%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.47%

  

1.49%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.94%

  

0.71%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

 
          
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 27, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(4) Period from February 6, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class S Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.70

 

 

$10.01

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.06

  

0.07

  

(0.01)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.28)

  

0.02

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.09)

  

(0.06)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.09)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.56

  

$9.70

  

$10.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.52)%

 

 

(2.13)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$440

  

$487

  

$50

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$455

  

$288

  

$50

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.26%

  

1.36%

  

5.97%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.17%

  

1.36%

  

1.33%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.34%

  

0.71%

  

(0.61)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

  

15%

 
             
             

Class T Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.70

 

 

$10.01

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.07

  

0.10

  

(3)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.11)

  

(0.28)

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

0.01

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.08)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

(0.05)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.56

  

$9.70

  

$10.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.42)%

 

 

(1.80)%

 

 

0.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$165,896

  

$195,190

  

$3,949

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$190,942

  

$118,182

  

$3,938

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.01%

  

1.01%

  

5.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.98%

  

1.01%

  

1.08%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.54%

  

0.99%

  

(0.36)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

107%

  

15%

 
             
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 27, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Restricted Cash

As of December 31, 2015, the Fund has restricted cash in the amount of $78,180,000. The restricted cash represents collateral pledged in relation to derivatives and/or securities with extended settlement dates. The carrying value of the restricted cash approximates fair value.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on future contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the period ended December 31, 2015 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of this section.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry of commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital’s ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for nonhedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE shall be used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to purchase foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly currency value amounts on purchased and sold forward currency contracts are $44,574,303 and $26,714,886, respectively. There were no forward currency contracts held at December 31, 2015.

Futures Contracts

A futures contract is an exchange-traded agreement to take or make delivery of an underlying asset at a specific time in the future for a specific predetermined negotiated price. The Fund may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to the stock market or other markets pending investment of cash balances or to meet liquidity needs. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk, equity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

through its investments in futures contracts. The Fund may also use such derivative instruments to hedge or protect from adverse movements in securities prices, currency rates or interest rates. The use of futures contracts may involve risks such as the possibility of illiquid markets or imperfect correlation between the values of the contracts and the underlying securities, or that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations.

Futures contracts on commodities are valued at the settlement price on valuation date on the commodities exchange as reported by an approved vendor. Mini contracts, as defined in the description of the contract, shall be valued using the Actual Settlement Price or “ASET” price type as reported by an approved vendor. In the event that foreign futures trade when the foreign equity markets are closed, the last foreign futures trade price shall be used. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). The change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). When a contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable), equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. Securities held by the Fund that are designated as collateral for market value on futures contracts are noted on the Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s futures commission merchant.

With futures, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default.

During the period, the Fund purchased interest rate futures to increase exposure to interest rate risk.

During the period, the Fund sold futures on equity indices to decrease exposure to equity risk.

During the period, the Fund sold futures on currency indices to decrease exposure to currency risk.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on purchased and sold futures contracts are $221,472,428 and $62,203,763, respectively. There were no futures contracts held at December 31, 2015.

Options Contracts

An options contract provides the purchaser with the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a financial instrument at an agreed upon price on or before a specified date. The purchaser pays a premium to the seller for this right. The seller has the corresponding obligation to sell or buy a financial instrument if the purchaser (owner) "exercises" the option. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option, the purchase cost for a written put option, or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. Upon expiration, or closing of the option transaction, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). The difference between the premium paid/received and the market value of the option is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). Option contracts are typically valued using an approved vendor’s option valuation model. To the extent reliable market quotations are available, option contracts are valued using market quotations. In cases when an approved vendor cannot provide coverage for an option and there is no reliable market quotation, a broker quotation or an internal valuation using the Black-Scholes model, the Cox-Rubenstein Binomial Option Pricing Model, or other appropriate option pricing model is used. Certain options contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Variation margin receivable” or “Variation margin payable” (if applicable).

The Fund may use options contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates, the values of equities, or foreign currencies. The Fund generally invests in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings. The use of such instruments may involve certain additional risks as a result of unanticipated movements in the market. A lack of correlation between the value of an instrument underlying an option and the asset being hedged, or unexpected adverse price movements, could render the Fund’s hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. The Fund may be subject to counterparty risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, equity risk, commodity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in options contracts.

Options traded on an exchange are regulated and the terms of the options are standardized. Options traded OTC expose the Fund to counterparty risk in the event that the counterparty does not perform. This risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by having the counterparty post collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

In writing an option, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. When an option is written, the Fund receives a premium and becomes obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options written are reported as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written, at value” (if applicable). The risk in writing call options is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the options are exercised. The risk in writing put options is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the options are exercised. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the options are exercised. Exercise of an option written by the Fund could result in the Fund buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.

During the period, the Fund wrote put options on various equity securities for the purpose of increasing exposure to individual equity risk and/or generating income.

During the period, the Fund wrote call options on bond futures in order to reduce interest rate risk where reducing this exposure via other markets such as the cash bond market was less attractive.

During the period, the Fund wrote put options on bond futures in order to increase interest rate risk where increasing this exposure via other markets such as the cash bond market was less attractive.

During the period, the Fund wrote call options on various equity index futures for the purpose of decreasing exposure to broad equity risk and/or generating carry.

During the period, the Fund wrote put options on various equity index futures for the purpose of increasing exposure to broad equity risk and/or generating carry.

During the period, the Fund wrote call options on foreign exchanges rates vs. the U.S. dollar in order to reduce currency risk where reducing this exposure via the foreign exchange forward markets was less attractive.

During the period, the Fund wrote put options on foreign exchanges rates vs. the U.S. dollar in order to increase currency risk where increasing this exposure via the foreign exchange forward markets was less attractive.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on written call and put options are $4,811,975 and $6,114,139, respectively.

Written option activity for the period ended December 31, 2015 is indicated in the table below:

   
 

Number of

Contracts

Premiums

Received 

Options outstanding at June 30, 2015

921,156,348

$ 28,209,485

Options written

1,520,297,403

41,722,140

Options closed

(1,102,715,356)

(22,117,889)

Options expired

(1,265,234,243)

(41,073,184)

Options exercised

(34,704,057)

(1,256,120)

Options outstanding at December 31, 2015

38,800,095

$ 5,484,432

Options on Swap Contracts (Swaptions)

The Fund may purchase or write covered and uncovered put and call options on swap contracts, commonly referred to as “swaptions”. Swaption contracts grant the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a swap transaction at preset terms detailed in the underlying agreement within a specified period of time.

Swaptions can be used for a variety of purposes, including to manage the Fund’s overall exposure to changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates and credit quality; as an efficient means of adjusting the Fund's exposure to certain markets; in an effort to enhance income or total return or protect the value of portfolio securities; to serve as a cash management tool; and to adjust portfolio duration or credit risk. Because the use of swaptions generally does not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets or principal, the risk of loss with respect to swaptions generally is limited to the net amount of payments that the Fund is contractually obligated to make. There is also a risk

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

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of a default by the other party to a swaption, in which case the Fund may not receive the net amount of payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. Entering into a swaption contract involves, to varying degrees, the elements of credit, market, and interest rate risk, associated with both option contracts and swap contracts.

Interest rate written receiver swaptions, if exercised by the purchaser, allow the Fund to short interest rates by entering into a pay fixed/receive float interest rate swap. Selling the interest rate receiver option reduces the exposure to interest rates and the short position becomes more valuable to the Fund as interest rates rise and/or implied interest rate volatility decreases. Interest rate written payer swaptions, if exercised by the purchaser, allow the Fund to take a long position on interest rates by entering into a receive fixed/pay float interest rate swap. Selling the interest rate payer option increases the exposure to interest rates and the short position becomes more valuable to the Fund as interest rates fall and/or implied interest rate volatility decreases. Credit default written receiver swaptions, if exercised by the purchaser, allow the Fund to buy credit protection through credit default swaps. Selling the credit default receiver option reduces the exposure to the credit risk of the individual issuers and/or indices of issuers and the short position becomes more valuable to the Fund as the likelihood of a credit event on the reference asset(s) increases. Credit default written payer swaptions, if exercised by the purchaser, allow the Fund to sell credit protection through credit default swaps. Selling the credit default payer option increases the exposure to the credit risk of the individual issuers and/or indices of issuers and the short position becomes more valuable to the Fund as the likelihood of a credit event on the reference asset(s) decreases. Swaptions purchased are reported in the Schedule of Investments (if applicable). Swaptions written are reported as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Swaptions written, at value” (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund purchased credit default payer swaptions (put) in order to reduce credit exposure where reducing this exposure via the swaptions market was most attractive.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on purchased put swaptions is $0. There were no purchased swaptions held at December 31, 2015.

During the period, the Fund sold interest rate receiver swaptions (call) in order to gain interest rate volatility exposure and to reduce interest rate exposure.

During the period, the Fund sold interest rate payer swaptions (put) in order to gain interest rate volatility exposure and to also gain interest rate exposure.

During the period, the Fund sold credit default receiver swaptions (call) in order to gain credit market volatility exposure and to reduce credit exposure.

During the period, the Fund sold credit default payer swaptions (put) in order to gain credit market volatility exposure and to gain credit exposure.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on written call and put swaptions are $3,099,917 and $1,955,753, respectively.

Written swaption activity for the period ended December 31, 2015 is indicated in the table below:

    

 

Notional

Amount

 

Premiums

Received

Swaptions outstanding at June 30, 2015

3,567,428,000

$

4,293,554

Swaptions written

8,839,611,000

 

32,231,935

Swaptions closed

(2,062,956,000)

 

(6,810,619)

Swaptions expired

(6,369,976,000)

 

(7,077,306)

Swaptions exercised

-

 

-

Swaptions outstanding at December 31, 2015

3,974,107,000

$

22,637,564

Swaps

Swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for periods ranging from a day to more than one year to exchange one set of cash flows for another. The most significant factor in the performance of swap agreements is the change in value of the specific index, security, or currency, or other factors that determine the amounts of payments due to and from the Fund. The use of swaps is a highly specialized activity which involves

  

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investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. Swap transactions may in some instances involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets by the Fund or its counterparty to collateralize obligations under the swap. If the other party to a swap that is not collateralized defaults, the Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. Swap agreements entail the risk that a party will default on its payment obligations to the Fund. If the other party to a swap defaults, the Fund would risk the loss of the net amount of the payments that it contractually is entitled to receive. If the Fund utilizes a swap at the wrong time or judges market conditions incorrectly, the swap may result in a loss to the Fund and reduce the Fund’s total return.

Swap agreements also bear the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty. Swap agreements are typically privately negotiated and entered into in the OTC market. However, certain swap agreements are required to be cleared through a clearinghouse and traded on an exchange or swap execution facility. Swaps that are required to be cleared are required to post initial and variation margins in accordance with the exchange requirements. Regulations enacted require the Fund to centrally clear certain interest rate and credit default index swaps through a clearinghouse or central counterparty (“CCP”). To clear a swap with a CCP, the Fund will submit the swap to, and post collateral with, a futures clearing merchant (“FCM”) that is a clearinghouse member. Alternatively, the Fund may enter into a swap with a financial institution other than the FCM (the “Executing Dealer”) and arrange for the swap to be transferred to the FCM for clearing. The Fund may also enter into a swap with the FCM itself. The CCP, the FCM, and the Executing Dealer are all subject to regulatory oversight by the CFTC. A default or failure by a CCP or an FCM, or the failure of a swap to be transferred from an Executing Dealer to the FCM for clearing, may expose the Fund to losses, increase its costs, or prevent the Fund from entering or exiting swap positions, accessing collateral, or fully implementing its investment strategies. The regulatory requirement to clear certain swaps could, either temporarily or permanently, reduce the liquidity of cleared swaps or increase the costs of entering into those swaps.

Index swaps, interest rate swaps, and credit default swaps are valued using an approved vendor supplied price. Basket swaps are valued using a broker supplied price. Equity swaps that consist of a single underlying equity are valued either at the closing price, the latest bid price, or the last sale price on the primary market or exchange it trades. The market value of swap contracts are aggregated by positive and negative values and are disclosed separately as an asset or liability on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities (if applicable). Realized gains and losses are reported on the Fund’s Statement of Operations (if applicable). The change in unrealized net appreciation or depreciation during the period is included in the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk or credit risk is the discounted value of the payments to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. The risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

The Fund may enter into various types of credit default swap agreements, including OTC credit default swap agreements and index credit default swaps (“CDX”), for investment purposes and to add leverage to its portfolio. Credit default swaps are a specific kind of counterparty agreement that allow the transfer of third party credit risk from one party to the other. One party in the swap is a lender and faces credit risk from a third party, and the counterparty in the credit default swap agrees to insure this risk in exchange for regular periodic payments. Credit default swaps could result in losses if the Fund does not correctly evaluate the creditworthiness of the company or companies on which the credit default swap is based. Credit default swap agreements may involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to risks relating to the reference obligation, credit default swaps are subject to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk. The Fund will generally incur a greater degree of risk when it sells a credit default swap than when it purchases a credit default swap. As a buyer of a credit default swap, the Fund may lose its investment and recover nothing should no credit event occur and the swap is held to its termination date. As seller of a credit default swap, if a credit event were to occur, the value of any deliverable obligation received by the Fund, coupled with the upfront or periodic payments previously received, may be less than what it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the Fund.

As a buyer of credit protection, the Fund is entitled to receive the par (or other agreed-upon) value of a referenced debt obligation from the counterparty to the contract in the event of a default or other credit event by a third party, such as a U.S. or foreign issuer, on the debt obligation. In return, the Fund as buyer would pay to the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no credit event has occurred. If no credit event occurs, the Fund would have spent the stream of payments and potentially received no benefit from the contract.

  

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If the Fund is the seller of credit protection against a particular security, the Fund would receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate against potential credit events. As the seller in a credit default swap contract, the Fund would be required to pay the par value (the “notional value”) (or other agreed-upon value) of a referenced debt obligation to the counterparty in the event of a default by a third party, such as a U.S. or foreign corporate issuer, on the debt obligation. In return, the Fund would receive from the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default has occurred. If no default occurs, the Fund would keep the stream of payments and would have no payment obligations. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional value of the swap. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund as a seller could be required to make in a credit default transaction would be the notional amount of the agreement.

The Fund may invest in single-name credit default swaps (“CDS”) to buy or sell credit protection to hedge its credit exposure, gain issuer exposure without owning the underlying security, or increase the Fund’s total return. Single-name CDS enable the Fund to buy or sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer. When the Fund buys a single-name CDS, the Fund will receive a return on its investment only in the event of a credit event, such as default by the issuer of the underlying obligation (as opposed to a credit downgrade or other indication of financial difficulty). If a single-name CDS transaction is particularly large, or if the relevant market is illiquid, it may not be possible for the Fund to initiate a single-name CDS transaction or to liquidate its position at an advantageous time or price, which may result in significant losses. Moreover, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a single-name CDS in the event of the default or bankruptcy of the counterparty. The risks associated with cleared single-name CDS may be lower than that for uncleared single-name CDS because for cleared single-name CDS, the counterparty is a clearinghouse (to the extent such a trading market is available). However, there can be no assurance that a clearinghouse or its members will satisfy their obligations to the Fund.

The Fund may invest in CDXs. A CDX is a swap on an index of credit default swaps. CDXs allow an investor to manage credit risk or take a position on a basket of credit entities (such as credit default swaps or commercial mortgage-backed securities) in a more efficient manner than transacting in a single-name CDS. If a credit event occurs in one of the underlying companies, the protection is paid out via the delivery of the defaulted bond by the buyer of protection in return for a payment of notional value of the defaulted bond by the seller of protection or it may be settled through a cash settlement between the two parties. The underlying company is then removed from the index. If the Fund holds a long position in a CDX, the Fund would indirectly bear its proportionate share of any expenses paid by a CDX. A Fund holding a long position in CDXs typically receives income from principal or interest paid on the underlying securities. By investing in CDXs, the Fund could be exposed to illiquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk of the issuers of the underlying loan obligations and of the CDX markets. If there is a default by the CDX counterparty, the Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction. CDXs also bear the risk that the Fund will not be able to meet its obligation to the counterparty.

During the period, the Fund purchased protection via the credit default swap market in order to reduce credit risk exposure to individual corporates, countries and/or credit indices where reducing this exposure via the cash bond market was less attractive.

During the period, the Fund sold protection via the credit default swap market in order to gain credit risk exposure to individual corporates, countries and/or credit indices where gaining this exposure via the cash bond market was less attractive.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on credit default swaps which are credit default swaps which are long the reference assets and short the references assets the reference asset are $4,190,668 and $(2,802,029), respectively.

The Fund’s use of interest rate swaps involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio security transactions. Interest rate swaps do not involve the delivery of securities, other underlying assets, or principal. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by two parties of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments). Interest rate swaps may result in potential losses if interest rates do not move as expected or if the counterparties are unable to satisfy their obligations. Interest rate swaps are generally entered into on a net basis. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to interest rate swaps is limited to the net amount of interest payments that the Fund is contractually obligated to make.

  

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During the period, the Fund entered into interest rate swaps paying a fixed interest rate and receiving a floating interest rate in order to decrease interest rate risk (duration) exposure. As interest rates rise, the Fund benefits by receiving a higher expected future floating rate, while paying a fixed rate that has not increased.

During the period, the Fund entered into interest rate swaps paying a floating interest rate and receiving a fixed interest rate in order to increase interest rate risk (duration) exposure. As interest rates fall, the Fund benefits by paying a lower future floating rate, while receiving a fixed rate that has not decreased.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on interest rate swaps which are which are long the reference asset is $1,221,553.

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015.

             

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of December 31, 2015

             

 

 

 

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Asset Derivatives:

           

Outstanding swap contracts, at value

 

$

4,657,465

$

-

$

-

$

500,648

$

5,158,113

Variation margin receivable

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

20,395

 

20,395

Total Asset Derivatives

 

$

4,657,465

$

-

$

-

$

521,043

$

5,178,508

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

           

Options written, at value

 

$

-

$

293,590

$

453,762

$

2,340,657

$

3,088,009

Outstanding swap contracts, at value

  

214,903

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

214,903

Swaptions written, at value

  

607,886

 

-

 

-

 

7,712,652

 

8,320,538

Variation margin payable

 

 

26,540

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

26,540

Total Liability Derivatives

 

$

849,329

$

293,590

$

453,762

$

10,053,309

$

11,649,990

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015.

             

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015

             

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Futures contracts

 

$

-

$

(234,390)

$

(31,444,461)

$

(23,685,813)

$

(55,364,664)

Investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(78,170)*

 

(2,153,040)

 

-

 

-

 

(2,231,210)

Swap contracts

  

3,086,290

 

-

 

-

 

454,017

 

3,540,307

Written options contracts

  

-

 

(2,894,988)

 

6,289,812

 

20,465,826

 

23,860,650

Written swaption contracts

  

3,935,024

 

-

 

-

 

(265,519)

 

3,669,505

Total

 

$

6,943,144

$

(5,282,418)

$

(25,154,649)

$

(3,031,489)

$

(26,525,412)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             
  

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Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Credit
Contracts

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Interest Rate
Contracts

 

Total

Futures contracts

 

$

-

$

-

$

(2,601,547)

$

-

$

(2,601,547)

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

-

 

(222,644)

 

-

 

-

 

(222,644)

Swap contracts

  

2,524,221

 

-

 

-

 

474,918

 

2,999,139

Written options contracts

  

-

 

(691,110)

 

(246,065)

 

2,965,814

 

2,028,639

Written swaptions contracts

  

1,500,085

 

-

 

-

 

11,194,226

 

12,694,311

Total

 

$

4,024,306

$

(913,754)

$

(2,847,612)

$

14,634,958

$

14,897,898

* Amounts related to purchased swaptions.

Please see the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the Fund’s “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments.”

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone

  

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member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Emerging Market Investing

Within the parameters of its specific investment policies, the Fund may invest in securities of issuers or companies from or with exposure to one or more “developing countries” or “emerging market countries.” To the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in one or more of these countries, its returns and net asset value may be affected to a large degree by events and economic conditions in such countries. The risks of foreign investing are heightened when investing in emerging markets, which may result in the price of investments in emerging markets experiencing sudden and sharp price swings. In many developing markets, there is less government supervision and regulation of business and industry practices (including the potential lack of strict finance and accounting controls and standards), stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies, making these investments potentially more volatile in price and less liquid than investments in developed securities markets, resulting in greater risk to investors. There is a risk in developing countries that a future economic or political crisis could lead to price controls, forced mergers of companies, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, seizure, nationalization, sanctions or imposition of restrictions by various governmental entities on investment and trading, or creation of government monopolies, any of which may have a detrimental effect on the Fund’s investments. In addition, the Fund’s investments may be denominated in foreign currencies and therefore, changes in the value of a country’s currency compared to the U.S. dollar may affect the value of the Fund’s investments. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of issuers in or companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s performance. Additionally, foreign and emerging market risks, including, but not limited to, price controls, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition or enforcement of foreign ownership limits, nationalization, and restrictions on repatriation of assets may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in Chinese local market securities.

Exchange-Traded Funds

The Fund may invest in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to gain exposure to a particular portion of the market. ETFs are typically open-end investment companies, which may be actively managed or passively managed, that generally seek to track the performance of a specific index. ETFs are traded on a national securities exchange at market prices that may vary from the net asset value of their underlying investments. Accordingly, there may be times when an ETF trades at a

  

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premium or discount. When the Fund invests in an ETF, in addition to directly bearing the expenses associated with its own operations, it will bear a pro rata portion of the ETF's expenses. As a result, the cost of investing in a Fund may be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in stocks and bonds. ETFs also involve the risk that an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained. Similarly, because the value of ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, the Fund may not be able to purchase or sell an ETF at the most optimal time, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance. In addition, ETFs that track particular indices may be unable to match the performance of such underlying indices due to the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or other factors, such as discrepancies with respect to the weighting of securities. Because the Fund may invest in a broad range of ETFs, such risks may include, but are not limited to, leverage risk, foreign exposure risk, interest rate risk, and commodity-linked investments risk.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

  

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The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see either the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2015” table located in Note 2 of these Notes to Financial Statements and/or the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts

of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Bank of America

$ 3,031

$ (3,031)

$ -

$ -

Barclays Capital, Inc.

681,052

-

-

681,052

BNP Paribas

98,093

(98,093)

-

-

Citigroup Global Markets

829,539

(829,539)

-

-

Credit Suisse International

395,798

(227,978)

-

167,820

Goldman Sachs International

2,363,972

(2,363,972)

-

-

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

481,140

(481,140)

-

-

Morgan Stanley

305,488

(193,710)

-

111,778

Total

$ 5,158,113

$ (4,197,463)

$ -

$ 960,650

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

Counterparty

Gross Amounts

of Recognized Liabilities

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Bank of America

$ 173,429

$ (3,031)

$ (170,398)

$ -

BNP Paribas

101,283

(98,093)

-

3,190

Citigroup Global Markets

3,919,862

(829,539)

(3,090,323)

-

Credit Suisse International

227,978

(227,978)

-

-

Goldman Sachs International

3,374,361

(2,363,972)

(1,010,389)

-

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

980,970

(481,140)

(499,830)

-

Morgan Stanley

193,710

(193,710)

-

-

Total

$ 8,971,593

$ (4,197,463)

$ (4,770,940)

$ 3,190

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

The Fund may require the counterparty to pledge securities as collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The Fund may deposit cash as collateral with the counterparty and/or custodian daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized loss on OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. The collateral amounts are subject to minimum exposure requirements and initial margin requirements. Collateral amounts are monitored and subsequently adjusted up or down as valuations fluctuate by at least the minimum exposure requirement. Collateral may reduce the risk of loss.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $1 Billion

0.65

Next $2 Billion

0.62

Over $3 Billion

0.60

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.82%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

  

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Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 4.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $11,522.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $497 to Janus Distributors.

  

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A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $31,159.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

25

%

2

%

 

Class C Shares

-*

 

-*

  

Class D Shares

-*

 

-*

  

Class I Shares

2

 

2

  

Class N Shares

2

 

-*

  

Class R Shares

38

 

-*

  

Class S Shares

11

 

-*

  

Class T Shares

12

 

2

  

* Less than 0.50%

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $46,276,127 in purchases.

5. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are investments in swaps and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 1,200,847,204

$ 830,378

$(10,669,196)

$ (9,838,818)

    
  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

     

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
 

No Expiration

  
 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$(14,502,764)

$ -

$ (14,502,764)

 
  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015(1)

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

1,375,148

$ 13,253,243

 

9,150,477

$ 90,214,475

Reinvested dividends and distributions

76,819

735,420

 

68,452

671,182

Shares repurchased

(1,677,189)

(16,006,769)

 

(1,132,742)

(11,153,799)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(225,222)

$ (2,018,106)

 

8,086,187

$ 79,731,858

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

435,234

$ 4,198,931

 

6,069,039

$ 59,764,232

Reinvested dividends and distributions

23,285

223,298

 

21,828

213,591

Shares repurchased

(1,388,435)

(13,244,000)

 

(754,503)

(7,399,909)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(929,916)

$ (8,821,771)

 

5,336,364

$ 52,577,914

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

155,722

$ 1,488,743

 

1,594,220

$ 15,740,255

Reinvested dividends and distributions

12,751

122,303

 

13,067

128,218

Shares repurchased

(173,904)

(1,660,537)

 

(265,575)

(2,607,963)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(5,431)

$ (49,491)

 

1,341,712

$ 13,260,510

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

6,831,837

$ 65,570,917

 

135,468,728

$1,338,726,290

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,186,058

11,368,275

 

1,445,000

14,174,069

Shares repurchased

(20,705,582)

(197,267,979)

 

(23,525,946)

(229,953,134)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(12,687,687)

$(120,328,787)

 

113,387,782

$1,122,947,225

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

40,367

$ 388,975

 

375,154

$ 3,707,941

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,730

35,743

 

3,370

33,052

Shares repurchased

(45,164)

(429,928)

 

(64,186)

(626,402)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,067)

$ (5,210)

 

314,338

$ 3,114,591

Class R Shares:

     

Shares sold

55,598

$ 526,929

 

5,092

$ 50,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

74

706

 

36

354

Shares repurchased

(47,191)

(448,892)

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

8,481

$ 78,743

 

5,128

$ 50,354

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

2,855

$ 27,167

 

50,996

$ 502,408

Reinvested dividends and distributions

436

4,179

 

407

3,985

Shares repurchased

(7,399)

(70,751)

 

(6,230)

(60,777)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(4,108)

$ (39,405)

 

45,173

$ 445,616

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

3,441,305

$ 33,300,972

 

25,844,543

$ 254,734,561

Reinvested dividends and distributions

199,793

1,913,068

 

207,281

2,032,254

Shares repurchased

(6,410,238)

(61,086,473)

 

(6,315,450)

(61,752,064)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(2,769,140)

$ (25,872,433)

 

19,736,374

$ 195,014,751

(1)

Period from February 6, 2015 (inception date) through June 30, 2015 for Class R Shares.

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$430,290,517

$ 686,340,010

$ -

$ -

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus High-Yield Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus High-Yield Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

14

Statement of Operations

16

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

22

Additional Information

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe a bottom-up, fundamentally driven investment process that is focused on free-cash-flow and confirming management intentions to transform and improve balance sheets can generate risk-adjusted outperformance over time. Through our comprehensive global research process and dynamic approach to managing through the credit cycle, we seek to deliver a less volatile client experience within the high-yield asset class over full market cycles.

  

Seth Meyer

co-portfolio manager

Gibson Smith

co-portfolio manager

Darrell Watters

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Janus High-Yield Fund’s Class T Shares returned -4.60%, compared with -6.82% for its benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

During the period, fixed income markets continued to grapple with potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Volatility emanating from China, as that country struggled with slowing growth, caused the Federal Reserve (Fed) to delay raising rates at its September meeting. Improving jobs data increased expectations of a December increase, which ultimately occurred. This sent the yield on the 2-year Treasury above 1%. The yield on the 10-year, however, dipped as inflation data remained muted.

High-yield credits widened considerably over the period, early breaching 7 percentage points above the risk-free rate. Investment-grade corporate spreads widened in late summer but clawed back some territory as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index, during the period. Contributing most to relative performance was our security selection. Although high-yield spreads widened during the period, the Fund benefited from our company-specific, bottom-up research which enabled us to identify mid-tiered high-yield credits that represented attractive risk adjusted returns. As such, this segment of the high-yield market accounted for much of the Fund’s outperformance. On a credit sector basis, the Fund’s underweights in independent energy and metals and mining contributed to performance. Strong security selection within our remaining exposure to independent energy was a contributing factor as well.

Given the stress experienced in high-yield markets toward the end of the period, our elevated cash positioning also contributed to relative performance. We do not aim for cash to be a source of returns, but in conditions such as those experienced during the quarter, its capital-preservation qualities can benefit the portfolio.

The lone asset class to detract from relative performance was the Fund’s out-of-benchmark allocations to bank loans. Two credit sectors that weighed on performance were retailers and pharmaceuticals. Within each sector, one specific issuer was a significant source of underperformance. Active lifestyle company Quiksilver unexpectedly filed for bankruptcy in September. We maintain a position within the company as we believe it still has valuable assets – including its strong brand – that can provide value much greater than what is being priced into the market.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals also weighed on performance. Accusations against the company brought into question the management team’s credibility, decision process, and ethics. These developments caused us to review the position to determine whether our original investment thesis had been violated.

OUTLOOK

We believe that many of the clouds that hung over fixed income markets in 2015 remain with us. As such, we consider it prudent to maintain a defensive stance within our portfolios. Yes, the Fed removed lingering uncertainty about whether it would raise interest rates, but the timing of future hikes is a matter of debate. It is our view that neither the economic growth nor the four 0.25% increases that the Fed projects such growth merits in 2016 will come to fruition.

While the change in nonfarm payrolls rebounded after subpar late-summer readings, and the unemployment rate,

  

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at 5%, is roughly what the Fed considers optimal, the other part of its dual mandate – inflation – remains frustratingly low. It is difficult to identify future sources of inflationary pressure. Hourly wage growth is mired in the 2% to 2.5% range and there are only incipient signs that consumers are spending a portion of their “gasoline dividend,” while much of the windfall created by multi-year lows in energy prices is finding its way into savings. Weak global growth and a strengthening U.S. dollar could further keep upward price pressure at bay.

Company developments, we believe, validate our view that we are in the later stages of the credit cycle. Shareholder-friendly activities continue and balance sheet strength has become more fleeting across a range of sectors, most notably energy. A chief concern is that much of the financial engineering that has occurred is aimed at compensating for lower revenue growth. With economic acceleration remaining elusive and rates still low, we expect management teams to continue to purchase growth, with these acquisitions often financed by debt issuance. We see less room for margin expansion, and with extended balance sheets, suboptimal results may be met with harsh market reaction.

Given this environment, we have minimized our exposure to the riskiest tiers of high-yield credit as we suspect the market may experience an uptick in defaults. Instead, we have increased our credit allocation by focusing on high-yield issuers with higher ratings.

Despite the Fed’s move away from its zero-interest-rate policy, fixed income markets are no less fraught with risks. The potential price dislocations associated with illiquid markets becomes more of a threat as stretched balance sheets and low growth may lead to earnings misses and investor redemptions. We believe that security avoidance will be a central driver of performance as the asymmetric risk of holding risky credits far outweighs the potential upside. Perhaps at no other time since the economy emerged from the financial crisis have our core tenets of capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns been so essential to meeting the investment goals of our clients.

Thank you for your investment in Janus High-Yield Fund.

  

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Fund Profile

 

 

30-day Current Yield*

Without
Reimbursement

With
Reimbursement

Class A Shares NAV

6.45%

6.45%

Class A Shares MOP

6.13%

6.13%

Class C Shares**

5.71%

5.71%

Class D Shares

6.67%

6.67%

Class I Shares

6.75%

6.75%

Class N Shares

6.84%

6.84%

Class R Shares

6.07%

6.07%

Class S Shares

6.33%

6.33%

Class T Shares

6.58%

6.58%

Weighted Average Maturity

5.8 Years

Average Effective Duration***

3.7 Years

* Yield will fluctuate.

  

** Does not include the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge.

*** A theoretical measure of price volatility.

 
  

Ratings Summary - (% of Total Investments)

 

BBB

3.3%

BB

29.3%

B

38.8%

CCC

12.4%

D

0.2%

Not Rated

4.2%

Other

11.8%

Credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor's (S&P), an independent credit rating agency. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P's measures. Further information on S&P's rating methodology may be found at www.standardandpoors.com. Other ratings agencies may rate the same securities differently. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change. "Not Rated" securities are not rated by S&P, but may be rated by other rating agencies and do not necessarily indicate low quality. "Other" includes cash equivalents, equity securities, and certain derivative instruments.

Significant Areas of Investment (% of Net Assets)

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds

 

79.0%

Investment Companies

 

13.5%

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

5.5%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

1.8%

Common Stocks

 

0.3%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.2%

Other

 

(0.3)%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-4.54%

-1.51%

4.56%

6.29%

7.20%

 

0.98%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-9.11%

-6.14%

3.55%

5.78%

6.94%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-4.95%

-2.17%

3.80%

5.55%

6.45%

 

1.70%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-5.87%

-3.10%

3.80%

5.55%

6.45%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-4.56%

-1.32%

4.77%

6.46%

7.30%

 

0.77%

Class I Shares

 

-4.52%

-1.24%

4.82%

6.41%

7.27%

 

0.70%

Class N Shares

 

-4.48%

-1.16%

4.68%

6.41%

7.27%

 

0.61%

Class R Shares

 

-4.86%

-2.03%

4.15%

5.84%

6.72%

 

1.37%

Class S Shares

 

-4.71%

-1.75%

4.39%

6.11%

6.99%

 

1.12%

Class T Shares

 

-4.60%

-1.40%

4.68%

6.41%

7.27%

 

0.87%

Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield Bond Index

 

-6.82%

-4.47%

5.04%

6.96%

6.75%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

1st

2nd

1st

1st

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for High Yield Bond Funds

 

-

126/789

211/618

111/524

5/240

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month–end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.
  

4

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

High-yield/high-risk bonds, also known as "junk" bonds, involve a greater risk of default and price volatility than investment grade bonds. High-yield/high-risk bonds can experience sudden and sharp price swings which will affect net asset value.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Holding a meaningful portion of assets in cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund's Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund's former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class I Shares of the Fund commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund's former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares of the Fund commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund's Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective December 31, 2015, Seth Meyer, Gibson Smith and Darrell Watters are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

* The Fund’s inception date – December 29, 1995

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

Janus Investment Fund

5


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$954.60

$4.77

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.26

$4.93

0.97%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$950.50

$7.75

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.19

$8.01

1.58%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$954.40

$3.88

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.17

$4.01

0.79%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$954.80

$3.49

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.57

$3.61

0.71%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$955.20

$3.10

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.97

$3.20

0.63%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$951.40

$6.82

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.15

$7.05

1.39%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$952.90

$5.45

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.56

$5.63

1.11%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$954.00

$4.22

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.81

$4.37

0.86%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 1.8%

   
 

COMM 2015-3BP Mortgage Trust, 3.2384%, 2/10/35 (144A)

 

$4,637,000

  

$4,106,397

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, 5.3216%, 11/25/24

 

3,715,673

  

3,785,673

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, 4.2210%, 5/25/25

 

7,647,000

  

7,266,111

 
 

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NRF, 3.3822%, 12/15/19 (144A)

 

10,065,000

  

9,355,353

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-COSMO,

      
 

4.2805%, 1/15/32 (144A)

 

3,918,000

  

3,853,162

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-UES,

      
 

3.6210%, 9/5/32 (144A)

 

2,314,000

  

2,107,107

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C31, 5.6600%, 4/15/47

 

3,904,817

  

3,901,147

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $35,171,596)

 

34,374,950

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – 5.5%

   

Basic Industry – 0.5%

   
 

Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC, 8.0000%, 1/17/20

 

12,110,000

  

10,071,524

 

Capital Goods – 0.8%

   
 

Maxim Crane Works LP, 10.2500%, 11/26/18

 

4,994,791

  

4,894,895

 
 

Stardust Finance Holdings, Inc., 10.5000%, 3/13/23

 

11,163,000

  

10,604,850

 
  

15,499,745

 

Consumer Cyclical – 1.4%

   
 

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 9.0370%, 12/19/16

 

6,082,000

  

6,051,590

 
 

Delta 2 Lux Sarl, 7.7500%, 7/29/22

 

22,032,000

  

20,258,424

 
  

26,310,014

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 0.2%

   
 

Del Monte Foods, Inc., 8.2500%, 8/18/21

 

1,344,000

  

1,088,640

 
 

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., 8.5000%, 11/3/21

 

2,114,366

  

1,987,504

 
  

3,076,144

 

Energy – 0.2%

   
 

Chief Exploration & Development LLC, 7.5000%, 5/16/21

 

3,584,000

  

2,389,345

 
 

Templar Energy LLC, 8.5000%, 11/25/20

 

11,557,589

  

1,213,547

 
  

3,602,892

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.4%

   
 

DTZ US Borrower LLC, 9.2500%, 11/4/22

 

7,312,000

  

7,190,109

 

Technology – 1.6%

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman Finance, Ltd., 0%, 11/11/22(a),‡

 

30,669,000

  

30,304,959

 

Transportation – 0.4%

   
 

OSG Bulk Ships, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/5/19

 

3,448,485

  

3,310,305

 
 

OSG International, Inc., 5.7500%, 8/5/19

 

4,828,440

  

4,683,372

 
  

7,993,677

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $119,957,152)

 

104,049,064

 

Corporate Bonds – 79.0%

   

Banking – 2.4%

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.2500%, 11/5/18

 

15,286,000

  

14,999,387

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.6250%, 3/30/25

 

13,929,000

  

13,754,887

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 5.1250%, 5/28/24

 

11,831,000

  

11,986,637

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 7.5000%µ

 

5,269,000

  

5,486,346

 
  

46,227,257

 

Basic Industry – 0.5%

   
 

ArcelorMittal, 5.1250%, 6/1/20

 

5,327,000

  

4,421,410

 
 

Resolute Forest Products, Inc., 5.8750%, 5/15/23

 

6,734,000

  

4,898,985

 
  

9,320,395

 

Brokerage – 0.2%

   
 

Jefferies Finance LLC / JFIN Co-Issuer Corp., 7.3750%, 4/1/20 (144A)

 

4,889,000

  

4,338,988

 

Capital Goods – 3.4%

   
 

ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.0000%, 4/1/18 (144A)§

 

37,315,000

  

37,760,109

 
 

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 5.6250%, 4/15/21 (144A)

 

9,057,000

  

9,170,213

 
 

Ball Corp., 5.2500%, 7/1/25

 

10,045,000

  

10,271,012

 
 

Builders FirstSource, Inc., 10.7500%, 8/15/23 (144A)

 

4,880,000

  

4,843,400

 
 

NCI Building Systems, Inc., 8.2500%, 1/15/23 (144A)

 

2,226,000

  

2,337,300

 
  

64,382,034

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus High-Yield Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Communications – 13.2%

   
 

Altice Financing SA, 6.6250%, 2/15/23 (144A)

 

$18,080,000

  

$17,854,000

 
 

Altice Finco SA, 7.6250%, 2/15/25 (144A)

 

6,198,000

  

5,733,150

 
 

Altice US Finance I Corp., 5.3750%, 7/15/23 (144A)

 

7,976,000

  

7,995,940

 
 

Altice US Finance SA, 7.7500%, 7/15/25 (144A)

 

2,851,000

  

2,608,665

 
 

Block Communications, Inc., 7.2500%, 2/1/20 (144A)

 

15,328,000

  

15,251,360

 
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.2500%, 3/15/21

 

23,209,000

  

24,108,349

 
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.3750%, 5/1/25 (144A)

 

6,099,000

  

6,068,505

 
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.8750%, 5/1/27 (144A)

 

5,297,000

  

5,270,515

 
 

Entercom Radio LLC, 10.5000%, 12/1/19

 

18,899,000

  

19,560,465

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 10.5000%, 9/15/22 (144A)

 

22,204,000

  

22,120,735

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 11.0000%, 9/15/25 (144A)

 

12,691,000

  

12,564,090

 
 

Harron Communications LP / Harron Finance Corp., 9.1250%, 4/1/20 (144A)

 

7,002,000

  

7,404,615

 
 

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.3750%, 8/15/22

 

12,743,000

  

12,934,145

 
 

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.1250%, 5/1/23 (144A)

 

10,786,000

  

10,705,105

 
 

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 5.3750%, 1/15/24 (144A)

 

10,188,000

  

10,238,940

 
 

National CineMedia LLC, 7.8750%, 7/15/21

 

8,952,000

  

9,310,080

 
 

T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.2500%, 4/1/21

 

11,993,000

  

12,352,790

 
 

T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.0000%, 3/1/23

 

25,806,000

  

26,128,575

 
 

Townsquare Media, Inc., 6.5000%, 4/1/23 (144A)

 

13,275,000

  

12,146,625

 
 

UPCB Finance IV, Ltd., 5.3750%, 1/15/25 (144A)

 

11,244,000

  

10,597,470

 
  

250,954,119

 

Consumer Cyclical – 22.0%

   
 

Argos Merger Sub, Inc., 7.1250%, 3/15/23 (144A)

 

7,856,000

  

7,789,224

 
 

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, 8.0000%, 10/1/20

 

8,896,000

  

8,451,200

 
 

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, 11.0000%, 10/1/21

 

5,467,000

  

4,947,635

 
 

CCM Merger, Inc., 9.1250%, 5/1/19 (144A)

 

5,847,000

  

6,102,806

 
 

Century Communities, Inc., 6.8750%, 5/15/22

 

19,549,000

  

17,936,207

 
 

Dollar Tree, Inc., 5.7500%, 3/1/23 (144A)

 

11,338,000

  

11,734,830

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 4.0000%, 2/15/20

 

4,171,000

  

4,194,775

 
 

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, 4.5000%, 4/15/20

 

10,654,000

  

10,787,175

 
 

Greektown Holdings LLC/Greektown Mothership Corp., 8.8750%, 3/15/19 (144A)

 

12,860,000

  

12,988,600

 
 

HIS, Inc., 5.0000%, 11/1/22

 

13,655,000

  

13,825,687

 
 

Hunt Cos., Inc., 9.6250%, 3/1/21 (144A)

 

19,815,000

  

17,932,575

 
 

JC Penney Corp., Inc., 5.7500%, 2/15/18

 

12,342,000

  

11,323,785

 
 

JC Penney Corp., Inc., 8.1250%, 10/1/19

 

7,155,000

  

6,475,275

 
 

KB Home, 7.6250%, 5/15/23

 

10,721,000

  

10,586,987

 
 

Landry's Holdings II, Inc., 10.2500%, 1/1/18 (144A)

 

2,243,000

  

2,237,393

 
 

Landry's, Inc., 9.3750%, 5/1/20 (144A)

 

35,585,000

  

37,453,212

 
 

Levi Strauss & Co., 5.0000%, 5/1/25

 

9,090,000

  

9,044,550

 
 

Meritage Homes Corp., 7.1500%, 4/15/20

 

8,368,000

  

8,807,320

 
 

Meritage Homes Corp., 7.0000%, 4/1/22

 

8,961,000

  

9,386,648

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 6.7500%, 10/1/20

 

15,148,000

  

15,564,570

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 6.6250%, 12/15/21

 

5,726,000

  

5,861,993

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.7500%, 3/15/22

 

9,007,000

  

9,569,938

 
 

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 9.7500%, 9/1/21

 

15,919,000

  

15,879,202

 
 

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 9.7500%, 9/1/21 (144A)

 

7,070,000

  

7,052,325

 
 

MPG Holdco I, Inc., 7.3750%, 10/15/22

 

10,830,000

  

10,938,300

 
 

Peninsula Gaming LLC / Peninsula Gaming Corp., 8.3750%, 2/15/18 (144A)

 

26,371,000

  

26,766,565

 
 

PF Chang's China Bistro, Inc., 10.2500%, 6/30/20 (144A)

 

26,565,000

  

21,783,300

 
 

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 7.5000%, 4/15/21

 

16,637,000

  

17,344,072

 
 

Playa Resorts Holding BV, 8.0000%, 8/15/20 (144A)

 

14,443,000

  

14,659,645

 
 

Quiksilver, Inc. / QS Wholesale, Inc., 7.8750%, 8/1/18 (144A)€,§

 

12,195,000

  

2,439,000

 
 

Quiksilver, Inc. / QS Wholesale, Inc., 10.0000%, 8/1/20ß,€

 

14,599,000

  

693,453

 
 

Rite Aid Corp., 6.1250%, 4/1/23 (144A)

 

3,689,000

  

3,818,115

 
 

ROC Finance LLC / ROC Finance 1 Corp., 12.1250%, 9/1/18 (144A)

 

21,476,000

  

22,442,420

 
 

Schaeffler Holding Finance BV, 6.2500%, 11/15/19 (144A)

 

11,019,000

  

11,514,855

 
 

Schaeffler Holding Finance BV, 6.7500%, 11/15/22 (144A)

 

4,665,000

  

5,014,875

 
 

Station Casinos LLC, 7.5000%, 3/1/21

 

7,283,000

  

7,428,660

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Consumer Cyclical – (continued)

   
 

WCI Communities, Inc., 6.8750%, 8/15/21

 

$5,794,000

  

$6,087,292

 
  

416,864,464

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 12.4%

   
 

Albertson's Holdings LLC/Safeway, Inc., 7.7500%, 10/15/22 (144A)

 

3,338,000

  

3,544,522

 
 

Aramark Services, Inc., 5.1250%, 1/15/24 (144A)

 

3,105,000

  

3,163,219

 
 

Capsugel SA, 7.0000%, 5/15/19 (144A)

 

9,324,000

  

9,090,900

 
 

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 8.0000%, 11/15/19

 

20,989,000

  

21,146,417

 
 

ConvaTec Finance International SA, 8.2500%, 1/15/19 (144A)

 

11,922,000

  

11,087,460

 
 

Endo, Ltd. / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.0000%, 7/15/23 (144A)

 

5,165,000

  

5,139,175

 
 

Endo, Ltd. / Endo Finance LLC / Endo Finco, Inc., 6.0000%, 2/1/25 (144A)

 

7,850,000

  

7,732,250

 
 

FAGE Dairy Industry SA / FAGE USA Dairy Industry, Inc.,

      
 

9.8750%, 2/1/20 (144A)

 

24,457,000

  

25,435,280

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.6250%, 7/31/19 (144A)

 

4,082,000

  

4,398,355

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.8750%, 1/31/22 (144A)

 

8,277,000

  

8,856,390

 
 

Hologic, Inc., 5.2500%, 7/15/22 (144A)

 

5,311,000

  

5,417,220

 
 

Horizon Pharma Financing, Inc., 6.6250%, 5/1/23 (144A)

 

3,599,000

  

3,203,110

 
 

Jarden Corp., 5.0000%, 11/15/23 (144A)

 

13,357,000

  

13,657,532

 
 

JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 8.2500%, 2/1/20 (144A)

 

11,980,000

  

11,980,000

 
 

JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.2500%, 6/1/21 (144A)

 

11,921,000

  

11,831,592

 
 

JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.2500%, 6/1/21 (144A)

 

8,009,000

  

7,948,933

 
 

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC,

      
 

5.6250%, 10/15/23 (144A)

 

6,053,000

  

5,750,350

 
 

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC,

      
 

5.5000%, 4/15/25 (144A)

 

6,380,000

  

5,869,600

 
 

Simmons Foods, Inc., 7.8750%, 10/1/21 (144A)

 

20,246,000

  

18,322,630

 
 

Smithfield Foods, Inc., 5.8750%, 8/1/21 (144A)

 

48,000

  

49,440

 
 

Smithfield Foods, Inc., 6.6250%, 8/15/22

 

358,000

  

371,425

 
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.7500%, 6/1/21

 

25,925,000

  

23,462,125

 
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.7500%, 11/15/22

 

5,531,000

  

5,019,383

 
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8.0000%, 8/1/20

 

6,605,000

  

6,621,513

 
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.0000%, 10/1/20

 

6,515,000

  

6,857,038

 
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.8750%, 5/15/23 (144A)

 

5,729,000

  

5,113,133

 
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.1250%, 4/15/25 (144A)

 

5,729,000

  

5,113,133

 
  

236,182,125

 

Energy – 7.9%

   
 

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., 6.2500%, 4/15/23

 

2,143,000

  

1,735,830

 
 

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.,

      
 

6.0000%, 12/15/20

 

5,466,000

  

4,017,510

 
 

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.,

      
 

6.1250%, 3/1/22

 

16,696,000

  

11,603,720

 
 

Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 7.0000%, 8/15/21 (144A)

 

21,711,000

  

19,322,790

 
 

Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 8.1250%, 9/15/23 (144A)

 

7,382,000

  

6,643,800

 
 

Ferrellgas Partners LP / Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp.,

      
 

8.6250%, 6/15/20

 

6,026,000

  

5,664,440

 
 

Hiland Partners LP / Hiland Partners Finance Corp., 7.2500%, 10/1/20 (144A)

 

17,011,000

  

17,181,110

 
 

Hiland Partners LP / Hiland Partners Finance Corp., 5.5000%, 5/15/22 (144A)

 

14,514,000

  

13,933,440

 
 

Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 6.5000%, 3/1/20

 

9,507,000

  

9,411,930

 
 

MPLX LP, 4.5000%, 7/15/23 (144A)

 

21,027,000

  

18,812,857

 
 

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.3750%, 1/1/26

 

5,920,000

  

4,898,800

 
 

Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.5000%, 11/1/21

 

3,533,000

  

2,340,613

 
 

Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.8750%, 3/15/22

 

7,457,000

  

4,772,480

 
 

PBF Holding Co. LLC / PBF Finance Corp., 8.2500%, 2/15/20

 

5,250,000

  

5,433,750

 
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.3750%, 10/1/22

 

7,255,000

  

5,223,600

 
 

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.2500%, 5/1/23

 

7,048,000

  

5,004,080

 
 

Rice Energy, Inc., 6.2500%, 5/1/22

 

6,408,000

  

4,613,760

 
 

Sanchez Energy Corp., 6.1250%, 1/15/23

 

3,345,000

  

1,806,300

 
 

Seven Generations Energy, Ltd., 6.7500%, 5/1/23 (144A)

 

4,941,000

  

4,150,440

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus High-Yield Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Energy – (continued)

   
 

Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

      
 

6.6250%, 10/1/20 (144A)

 

$3,684,000

  

$3,324,810

 
  

149,896,060

 

Finance Companies – 0.5%

   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/15/19 (144A)

 

8,826,000

  

9,223,170

 

Financial – 1.3%

   
 

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., 5.8750%, 4/1/24

 

25,191,000

  

24,309,315

 

Industrial – 2.0%

   
 

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, 8.2500%, 12/1/22 (144A)

 

5,277,000

  

5,474,888

 
 

Howard Hughes Corp., 6.8750%, 10/1/21 (144A)

 

22,728,000

  

23,182,560

 
 

Park-Ohio Industries, Inc., 8.1250%, 4/1/21

 

9,012,000

  

9,304,890

 
  

37,962,338

 

Insurance – 0.6%

   
 

Centene Corp., 4.7500%, 5/15/22

 

10,739,000

  

10,389,982

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.9%

   
 

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., 3.6250%, 8/15/20

 

3,400,000

  

3,612,500

 
 

Forestar USA Real Estate Group, Inc., 8.5000%, 6/1/22 (144A)

 

14,065,000

  

13,713,375

 
  

17,325,875

 

Technology – 7.8%

   
 

Blackboard, Inc., 7.7500%, 11/15/19 (144A)

 

29,451,000

  

25,475,115

 
 

Cardtronics, Inc., 5.1250%, 8/1/22

 

19,864,000

  

19,168,760

 
 

CommScope Holding Co., Inc., 6.6250%, 6/1/20 (144A)

 

26,938,000

  

27,241,052

 
 

CommScope Technologies Finance LLC, 6.0000%, 6/15/25 (144A)

 

14,529,000

  

13,984,162

 
 

First Data Corp., 7.0000%, 12/1/23 (144A)

 

22,623,000

  

22,623,000

 
 

First Data Corp., 5.0000%, 1/15/24 (144A)

 

5,438,000

  

5,410,810

 
 

Qorvo, Inc., 6.7500%, 12/1/23 (144A)

 

9,254,000

  

9,439,080

 
 

Qorvo, Inc., 7.0000%, 12/1/25 (144A)

 

15,593,000

  

16,060,790

 
 

Sensata Technologies BV, 5.6250%, 11/1/24 (144A)

 

9,405,000

  

9,616,613

 
  

149,019,382

 

Transportation – 3.9%

   
 

CEVA Group PLC, 4.0000%, 5/1/18 (144A)

 

5,267,000

  

4,424,280

 
 

Eletson Holdings, 9.6250%, 1/15/22 (144A)

 

5,437,000

  

4,838,930

 
 

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., 6.7500%, 5/1/19 (144A)

 

21,375,000

  

19,558,125

 
 

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., 9.7500%, 5/1/20 (144A)

 

18,992,000

  

12,914,560

 
 

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. / Navios Maritime Finance II US, Inc.,

      
 

8.1250%, 2/15/19

 

7,114,000

  

3,059,020

 
 

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. / Navios Maritime Finance II US, Inc.,

      
 

7.3750%, 1/15/22 (144A)

 

1,178,000

  

589,000

 
 

Watco Cos. LLC / Watco Finance Corp., 6.3750%, 4/1/23 (144A)

 

7,611,000

  

7,496,835

 
 

XPO Logistics, Inc., 7.8750%, 9/1/19 (144A)

 

21,371,000

  

21,729,392

 
  

74,610,142

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $1,595,030,998)

 

1,501,005,646

 

Common Stocks – 0.3%

   

Capital Markets – 0.3%

   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp.* (cost $5,610,657)

 

198,535

  

5,884,577

 

Preferred Stocks – 0.2%

   

Household Durables – 0.2%

   
 

William Lyon Homes, 6.5000% (cost $2,964,100)

 

29,641

  

2,617,597

 

Investment Companies – 13.5%

   

Money Markets – 13.5%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£ (cost $256,953,130)

 

256,953,130

  

256,953,130

 

Total Investments (total cost $2,015,687,633) – 100.3%

 

1,904,884,964

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.3)%

 

(5,719,730)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$1,899,165,234

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$1,658,705,693

 

87.1

%

United Kingdom

 

52,942,862

 

2.8

 

Luxembourg

 

41,704,685

 

2.2

 

Brazil

 

31,760,525

 

1.7

 

Singapore

 

30,304,959

 

1.6

 

Greece

 

30,274,210

 

1.6

 

Germany

 

29,784,475

 

1.5

 

Netherlands

 

25,257,115

 

1.3

 

Canada

 

4,150,440

 

0.2

 
      

Total

 

$1,904,884,964

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus High-Yield Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield

Bond Index

Composed of fixed-rate, publicly issued, non-investment grade debt.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $945,230,692, which represents 49.8% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

(a)

All or a portion of this position has not settled, or is not funded. Upon settlement or funding date, interest rates for unsettled or unfunded amounts will be determined. Interest and dividends will not be accrued until time of settlement or funding.

  

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

  

ß

Security is illiquid.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

µ

This variable rate security is a perpetual bond. Perpetual bonds have no contractual maturity date, are not redeemable, and pay an indefinite stream of interest. The coupon rate shown represents the current interest rate.

  

Issuer is not accruing interest income. The rate shown is the stated coupon rate.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. The following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

182,533,818

463,658,312

(389,239,000)

256,953,130

$ 177,354

$ 256,953,130

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.0000%, 4/1/18

3/22/11 - 8/5/14

$

37,317,113

$

37,760,109

 

2.0

%

Quiksilver, Inc. / QS Wholesale, Inc., 7.8750%, 8/1/18

7/11/13 - 5/11/15

 

12,329,387

 

2,439,000

 

0.1

 

Total

 

$

49,646,500

$

40,199,109

 

2.1

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 34,374,950

$ -

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

-

104,049,064

-

Corporate Bonds

-

1,501,005,646

-

Common Stocks

5,884,577

-

-

Preferred Stocks

-

2,617,597

-

Investment Companies

-

256,953,130

-

Total Assets

$ 5,884,577

$ 1,899,000,387

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus High-Yield Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

2,015,687,633

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

1,647,931,834

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

256,953,130

 
 

Cash

  

1,955,566

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

38,358

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Interest

  

30,275,832

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

2,297,911

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

54,915

 
 

Other assets

  

43,709

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,939,551,255

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

30,362,310

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

7,749,455

 
  

Advisory fees

  

1,016,352

 
  

Dividends

  

526,142

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

390,275

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

81,117

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

38,358

 
  

Professional fees

  

31,572

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

17,074

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

11,658

 
  

Custodian fees

  

1,254

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

160,454

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

40,386,021

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,899,165,234

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

2,134,798,466

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

438,453

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

(125,279,601)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(110,792,084)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

1,899,165,234

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

132,131,781

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

16,651,136

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

7.94

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

8.34

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

50,594,685

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

6,372,300

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

7.94

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

316,506,312

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

39,872,439

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.94

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

235,839,330

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

29,699,394

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.94

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

16,791,960

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,114,818

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.94

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

1,498,003

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

188,844

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.93

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

2,260,563

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

284,252

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.95

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,143,542,600

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

144,038,142

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

7.94

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/95.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus High-Yield Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

64,796,135

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

177,354

 
 

Dividends

 

154,852

 
 

Other income

 

120,012

 

Total Investment Income

 

65,248,353

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

5,821,412

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

165,439

 
  

Class C Shares

 

249,186

 
  

Class R Shares

 

4,094

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,153

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

207,971

 
  

Class R Shares

 

2,047

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,153

 
  

Class T Shares

 

1,520,680

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

94,578

 
  

Class C Shares

 

21,967

 
  

Class I Shares

 

100,932

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

5,885

 
  

Class C Shares

 

2,828

 
  

Class D Shares

 

38,971

 
  

Class I Shares

 

5,783

 
  

Class N Shares

 

122

 
  

Class R Shares

 

60

 
  

Class S Shares

 

61

 
  

Class T Shares

 

5,582

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

102,199

 
 

Registration fees

 

97,947

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

97,904

 
 

Professional fees

 

30,204

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

21,099

 
 

Custodian fees

 

5,467

 
 

Other expenses

 

194,378

 

Total Expenses

 

8,803,102

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(96,344)

 

Net Expenses

 

8,706,758

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

56,541,595

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments

 

(48,465,472)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(48,465,472)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(102,794,627)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(102,794,627)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(94,718,504)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

56,541,595

 

$

135,366,220

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(48,465,472)

  

(68,110,496)

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(102,794,627)

  

(115,426,871)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(94,718,504)

 

 

(48,171,147)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(4,238,369)

  

(15,050,171)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(1,384,846)

  

(3,416,552)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(9,632,519)

  

(22,007,969)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(7,364,868)

  

(18,660,355)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(476,451)

  

(584,822)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(40,645)

  

(87,174)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(66,056)

  

(234,687)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(33,349,409)

  

(75,836,382)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(56,553,163)

 

 

(135,878,112)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

  

(6,528,274)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(1,478,907)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(8,104,546)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

  

(5,775,085)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

  

(155,018)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

  

(37,278)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(97,519)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(27,775,564)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

 

 

(49,952,191)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(56,553,163)

 

 

(185,830,303)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(42,452,372)

  

(135,495,644)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(6,207,072)

  

(8,456,258)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(11,240,637)

  

(16,329,897)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(26,183,653)

  

(165,301,017)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

3,280,614

  

(3,530,678)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(14,797)

  

(122,688)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(341,748)

  

(1,830,786)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

13,862,229

  

(121,381,969)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(69,297,436)

 

 

(452,448,937)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(220,569,103)

 

 

(686,450,387)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

2,119,734,337

  

2,806,184,724

 

 

End of period

$

1,899,165,234

 

$

2,119,734,337

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

438,453

 

$

450,021

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.55

 

 

$9.41

 

 

$9.14

 

 

$9.00

 

 

$9.13

 

 

$8.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.23(1)

  

0.51(1)

  

0.55(1)

  

0.57

  

0.62

  

0.65

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.61)

  

(0.67)

  

0.50

  

0.15

  

(0.13)

  

0.68

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

1.05

 

 

0.72

 

 

0.49

 

 

1.33

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

  

(0.50)

  

(0.55)

  

(0.57)

  

(0.62)

  

(0.65)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(2)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.94

  

$8.55

  

$9.41

  

$9.14

  

$9.00

  

$9.13

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.54)%

 

 

(1.61)%

 

 

11.93%

 

 

8.12%

 

 

5.71%

 

 

16.09%(3)

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$132,132

  

$185,912

  

$352,140

  

$321,554

  

$265,944

  

$171,976

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$154,683

  

$263,855

  

$338,923

  

$298,736

  

$212,564

  

$143,277

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.97%

  

0.98%

  

1.01%

  

0.97%

  

0.99%

  

0.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.97%

  

0.98%

  

1.01%

  

0.97%

  

0.99%

  

0.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.45%

  

5.69%

  

5.93%

  

6.10%

  

6.91%

  

7.23%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

  

92%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.56

 

 

$9.41

 

 

$9.14

 

 

$9.00

 

 

$9.13

 

 

$8.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.20(1)

  

0.44(1)

  

0.48(1)

  

0.50

  

0.55

  

0.59

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.62)

  

(0.65)

  

0.51

  

0.15

  

(0.12)

  

0.68

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.42)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

0.99

 

 

0.65

 

 

0.43

 

 

1.27

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.44)

  

(0.49)

  

(0.50)

  

(0.56)

  

(0.59)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(2)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.94

  

$8.56

  

$9.41

  

$9.14

  

$9.00

  

$9.13

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.95)%

 

 

(2.20)%

 

 

11.13%

 

 

7.31%

 

 

4.93%

 

 

15.30%(3)

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$50,595

  

$61,023

  

$76,294

  

$79,726

  

$78,392

  

$78,456

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$56,891

  

$68,654

  

$77,004

  

$84,174

  

$73,801

  

$76,507

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.58%

  

1.70%

  

1.73%

  

1.72%

  

1.72%

  

1.61%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.58%

  

1.70%

  

1.73%

  

1.72%

  

1.72%

  

1.61%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.84%

  

4.96%

  

5.21%

  

5.36%

  

6.19%

  

6.57%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

  

92%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Impact on performance due to reimbursement from advisor was 0.51%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.56

 

 

$9.41

 

 

$9.14

 

 

$9.00

 

 

$9.13

 

 

$8.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.24(1)

  

0.52(1)

  

0.57(1)

  

0.59

  

0.64

  

0.67

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.62)

  

(0.65)

  

0.51

  

0.15

  

(0.13)

  

0.68

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

1.08

 

 

0.74

 

 

0.51

 

 

1.35

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

  

(0.52)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.59)

  

(0.64)

  

(0.67)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(2)

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(3)

  

(3)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.81)

 

 

(0.60)

 

 

(0.64)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.94

  

$8.56

  

$9.41

  

$9.14

  

$9.00

  

$9.13

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.56)%

 

 

(1.29)%

 

 

12.20%

 

 

8.33%

 

 

5.94%

 

 

16.28%(4)

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$316,506

  

$353,037

  

$405,861

  

$360,924

  

$328,700

  

$317,038

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$339,592

  

$372,925

  

$373,985

  

$361,587

  

$310,872

  

$292,765

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.79%

  

0.77%

  

0.77%

  

0.77%

  

0.76%

  

0.76%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.79%

  

0.77%

  

0.77%

  

0.77%

  

0.76%

  

0.76%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.64%

  

5.88%

  

6.16%

  

6.30%

  

7.15%

  

7.41%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

  

92%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.56

 

 

$9.42

 

 

$9.15

 

 

$9.01

 

 

$9.13

 

 

$8.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.24(1)

  

0.53(1)

  

0.58(1)

  

0.60

  

0.64

  

0.67

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.62)

  

(0.66)

  

0.50

  

0.15

  

(0.11)

  

0.68

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

1.08

 

 

0.75

 

 

0.53

 

 

1.35

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

  

(0.53)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.60)

  

(0.65)

  

(0.67)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(2)

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(3)

  

(3)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

(0.81)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.65)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.94

  

$8.56

  

$9.42

  

$9.15

  

$9.01

  

$9.13

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.52)%

 

 

(1.32)%

 

 

12.25%

 

 

8.43%

 

 

6.13%

 

 

16.35%(4)

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$235,839

  

$281,687

  

$478,576

  

$236,426

  

$241,339

  

$174,961

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$256,462

  

$311,969

  

$396,882

  

$285,515

  

$226,809

  

$178,564

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.71%

  

0.70%

  

0.72%

  

0.68%

  

0.68%

  

0.70%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.71%

  

0.70%

  

0.72%

  

0.68%

  

0.68%

  

0.70%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.71%

  

5.96%

  

6.22%

  

6.38%

  

7.23%

  

7.43%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

  

92%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

(4) Impact on performance due to reimbursement from advisor was 0.51%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.56

 

 

$9.41

 

 

$9.14

 

 

$9.01

 

 

$8.92

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.24(2)

  

0.53(2)

  

0.58(2)

  

0.60

  

0.06

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.62)

  

(0.64)

  

0.51

  

0.14

  

0.08

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

1.09

 

 

0.74

 

 

0.14

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

  

(0.54)

  

(0.59)

  

(0.60)

  

(0.05)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(3)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.74)

 

 

(0.82)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.94

  

$8.56

  

$9.41

  

$9.14

  

$9.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.48)%

 

 

(1.14)%

 

 

12.37%

 

 

8.38%

 

 

1.63%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$16,792

  

$14,751

  

$19,353

  

$6,738

  

$4,392

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$16,290

  

$9,715

  

$9,055

  

$8,788

  

$3,390

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.63%

  

0.61%

  

0.62%

  

0.61%

  

0.61%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.63%

  

0.61%

  

0.62%

  

0.61%

  

0.61%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.81%

  

5.99%

  

6.29%

  

6.47%

  

6.86%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

 
                   
                      

Class R Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.55

 

 

$9.41

 

 

$9.14

 

 

$9.00

 

 

$9.13

 

 

$8.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.21(2)

  

0.47(2)

  

0.52(2)

  

0.53

  

0.59

  

0.61

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.62)

  

(0.66)

  

0.50

  

0.15

  

(0.13)

  

0.68

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.41)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

1.02

 

 

0.68

 

 

0.46

 

 

1.29

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.47)

  

(0.52)

  

(0.53)

  

(0.59)

  

(0.61)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(3)

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(4)

  

(4)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.21)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.93

  

$8.55

  

$9.41

  

$9.14

  

$9.00

  

$9.13

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.86)%

 

 

(2.00)%

 

 

11.52%

 

 

7.68%

 

 

5.38%

 

 

15.62%(5)

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,498

  

$1,631

  

$1,918

  

$1,666

  

$1,082

  

$1,100

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,604

  

$1,644

  

$1,899

  

$1,459

  

$1,081

  

$997

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.39%

  

1.37%

  

1.37%

  

1.37%

  

1.29%

  

1.33%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.39%

  

1.37%

  

1.37%

  

1.37%

  

1.29%

  

1.33%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.04%

  

5.28%

  

5.58%

  

5.67%

  

6.64%

  

6.85%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

  

92%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 31, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(4) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

(5) Impact on performance due to reimbursement from advisor was 0.50%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.57

 

 

$9.43

 

 

$9.16

 

 

$9.02

 

 

$9.15

 

 

$8.47

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.22(1)

  

0.49(1)

  

0.54(1)

  

0.56

  

0.61

  

0.63

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.62)

  

(0.66)

  

0.51

  

0.15

  

(0.13)

  

0.68

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.17)

 

 

1.05

 

 

0.71

 

 

0.48

 

 

1.31

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.22)

  

(0.49)

  

(0.55)

  

(0.56)

  

(0.61)

  

(0.63)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(2)

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(3)

  

(3)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.61)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.95

  

$8.57

  

$9.43

  

$9.16

  

$9.02

  

$9.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.71)%

 

 

(1.73)%

 

 

11.80%

 

 

7.95%

 

 

5.57%

 

 

15.83%(4)

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,261

  

$2,785

  

$5,045

  

$6,901

  

$6,213

  

$7,015

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,471

  

$4,219

  

$6,694

  

$6,893

  

$5,959

  

$7,079

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.14%

  

1.12%

  

1.12%

  

1.12%

  

1.11%

  

1.13%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.11%

  

1.12%

  

1.11%

  

1.12%

  

1.11%

  

1.13%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.32%

  

5.54%

  

5.83%

  

5.96%

  

6.80%

  

7.05%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

  

92%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$8.56

 

 

$9.41

 

 

$9.14

 

 

$9.00

 

 

$9.13

 

 

$8.45

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.23(1)

  

0.51(1)

  

0.57(1)

  

0.58

  

0.63

  

0.65

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.62)

  

(0.64)

  

0.50

  

0.15

  

(0.13)

  

0.69

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

1.07

 

 

0.73

 

 

0.50

 

 

1.34

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

  

(0.52)

  

(0.57)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.63)

  

(0.66)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.20)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(2)

  

 
  

Redemption fees

 

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

(3)

  

(3)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.80)

 

 

(0.59)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

(0.66)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$7.94

  

$8.56

  

$9.41

  

$9.14

  

$9.00

  

$9.13

 
 

Total Return*

 

(4.60)%

 

 

(1.38)%

 

 

12.09%

 

 

8.23%

 

 

5.83%

 

 

16.14%(5)

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,143,543

  

$1,218,907

  

$1,466,998

  

$1,310,580

  

$1,269,091

  

$1,060,678

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,191,309

  

$1,305,785

  

$1,378,198

  

$1,401,785

  

$1,107,108

  

$875,192

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.88%

  

0.87%

  

0.87%

  

0.87%

  

0.86%

  

0.88%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.86%

  

0.87%

  

0.86%

  

0.86%

  

0.86%

  

0.88%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

5.57%

  

5.79%

  

6.07%

  

6.21%

  

7.05%

  

7.28%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

23%

  

71%

  

67%

  

93%

  

61%

  

92%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Redemption fees aggregated less than $0.005 on a per share basis. Redemption fees were eliminated effective April 2, 2012.

(4) Impact on performance due to reimbursement from advisor was 0.50%.

(5) Impact on performance due to reimbursement from advisor was 0.51%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus High-Yield Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from

  

22

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

  

Janus Investment Fund

23


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If

  

24

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term,

  

Janus Investment Fund

25


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of December 31, 2015.

· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $300 Million

0.65

Over $300 Million

0.55

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.69%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

  

Janus Investment Fund

27


Janus High-Yield Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares' average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder

  

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service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 4.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $3,098.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00%

  

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of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $1,947.

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $18,251,229 in purchases and $3,369,752 in sales, resulting in a net realized loss of $173,668. The net realized loss is included in “Investments and foreign currency transactions” within the “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 2,016,332,561

$10,143,806

$(121,591,403)

$ (111,447,597)

    
  

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5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

3,037,610

$ 25,033,815

 

13,377,239

$ 119,980,312

Reinvested dividends and distributions

486,057

4,015,553

 

2,351,184

20,604,662

Shares repurchased

(8,605,319)

(71,501,740)

 

(31,415,743)

(276,080,618)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(5,081,652)

$ (42,452,372)

 

(15,687,320)

$(135,495,644)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

399,516

$ 3,318,764

 

1,092,131

$ 9,735,773

Reinvested dividends and distributions

146,557

1,210,273

 

489,211

4,278,593

Shares repurchased

(1,303,687)

(10,736,109)

 

(2,555,809)

(22,470,624)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(757,614)

$ (6,207,072)

 

(974,467)

$ (8,456,258)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

2,801,485

$ 23,374,369

 

5,553,544

$ 49,453,442

Reinvested dividends and distributions

984,763

8,126,223

 

2,953,202

25,843,267

Shares repurchased

(5,172,044)

(42,741,229)

 

(10,371,574)

(91,626,606)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,385,796)

$ (11,240,637)

 

(1,864,828)

$ (16,329,897)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

13,418,555

$110,846,152

 

32,523,800

$ 290,993,665

Reinvested dividends and distributions

764,435

6,307,964

 

2,374,760

20,840,136

Shares repurchased

(17,393,113)

(143,337,769)

 

(52,818,254)

(477,134,818)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(3,210,123)

$ (26,183,653)

 

(17,919,694)

$(165,301,017)

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

507,606

$ 4,239,782

 

3,260,110

$ 29,676,344

Reinvested dividends and distributions

57,824

476,434

 

71,638

625,526

Shares repurchased

(174,117)

(1,435,602)

 

(3,664,244)

(33,832,548)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

391,313

$ 3,280,614

 

(332,496)

$ (3,530,678)

Class R Shares:

     

Shares sold

39,208

$ 323,930

 

68,962

$ 604,099

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,473

28,643

 

9,141

79,839

Shares repurchased

(44,561)

(367,370)

 

(91,296)

(806,626)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,880)

$ (14,797)

 

(13,193)

$ (122,688)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

24,124

$ 200,437

 

96,318

$ 855,670

Reinvested dividends and distributions

7,934

65,608

 

37,757

331,306

Shares repurchased

(72,731)

(607,793)

 

(344,118)

(3,017,762)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(40,673)

$ (341,748)

 

(210,043)

$ (1,830,786)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

18,888,571

$157,108,035

 

34,416,427

$ 306,647,536

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,994,406

32,951,910

 

11,680,800

102,238,992

Shares repurchased

(21,273,311)

(176,197,716)

 

(59,513,312)

(530,268,497)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,609,666

$ 13,862,229

 

(13,416,085)

$(121,381,969)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$403,641,488

$ 508,217,908

$ -

$ -

  

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7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Janus High-Yield Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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Janus High-Yield Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Notes

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Money Market Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Money Market Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

5

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

6

Statement of Operations

7

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

8

Financial Highlights

9

Notes to Financial Statements

10

Additional Information

16

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Performance

      

    

Eric Thorderson

portfolio manager

   
      

Average Annual Total Return

 

Seven-Day Current Yield

 

Class D Shares(1)

  

Class D Shares(1)

  

1 Year

0.00%

 

With Reimbursement

0.00%

 

5 Year

0.00%

 

Without Reimbursement

-0.20%

 

10 Year

1.15%

 

Class T Shares

  

Since Inception (February 14, 1995)

2.49%

 

With Reimbursement

0.00%

 

Class T Shares

  

Without Reimbursement

-0.22%

 

1 Year

0.00%

 

Expense Ratios

 

5 Year

0.00%

 

Per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

  

10 Year

1.15%

 

Class D Shares(1)

  

Since Inception (February 14, 1995)

2.49%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.67%

 
   

Class T Shares

  
   

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.69%

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.

Janus Capital has voluntarily agreed to waive one-half of its investment advisory fee and such additional fees to the extent necessary to assist the Fund in attempting to maintain a yield of at least 0.00%. Such reimbursements could be changed or terminated at any time.

Class D Shares of the Fund commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If Class D Shares of the Fund had been available during periods prior to February 16, 2010, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of Class D Shares reflects the fees and expenses of Class D Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.

The yield more closely reflects the current earnings of the Fund than the total return.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in either share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

$1.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.08

$1.07

0.21%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

$1.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,024.08

$1.07

0.21%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Janus Money Market Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Certificates of Deposit – 19.0%

   
 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York, 0.3500%, 2/25/16

 

$30,000,000

  

$30,000,000

 
 

Credit Agricole, New York, 0.3800%, 1/5/16

 

30,000,000

  

30,000,000

 
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York, 0.2800%, 1/5/16

 

50,000,000

  

50,000,000

 
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York, 0.3700%, 1/7/16

 

5,000,000

  

5,000,000

 
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank, New York, 0.2500%, 3/3/16

 

20,000,000

  

20,000,000

 
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank, New York, 0.4000%, 4/25/16

 

15,000,000

  

15,000,000

 
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank, New York, 0.7000%, 6/1/16

 

20,000,000

  

20,000,000

 
 

Wells Fargo Bank NA, 0.3400%, 2/3/16

 

20,000,000

  

20,000,000

 
 

Wells Fargo Bank NA, 0.4400%, 4/12/16

 

10,000,000

  

10,000,000

 
 

Wells Fargo Bank NA, 0.5400%, 5/9/16

 

20,000,000

  

20,000,000

 

Total Certificates of Deposit (cost $220,000,000)

 

220,000,000

 

Commercial Paper – 40.6%

   
 

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.,

      
 

0.3052%, 2/19/16 (144A)

 

25,000,000

  

24,990,427

 
 

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.,

      
 

0.2825%, 3/3/16 (144A)

 

10,000,000

  

9,995,454

 
 

Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA, New York,

      
 

0.3456%, 1/6/16

 

10,000,000

  

9,999,812

 
 

Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA, New York,

      
 

0.3204%, 2/19/16

 

10,000,000

  

9,995,980

 
 

Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA, New York,

      
 

0.4075%, 4/1/16

 

35,000,000

  

34,969,161

 
 

Gotham Funding Corp., 0.4374%, 1/11/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

21,000,000

  

20,998,247

 
 

Gotham Funding Corp., 0.4437%, 1/13/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

30,000,000

  

29,996,604

 
 

HSBC Bank PLC, 0.4995%, 2/24/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

5,000,000

  

4,996,530

 
 

HSBC Bank PLC, 0.5085%, 4/11/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

5,000,000

  

4,993,214

 
 

HSBC Bank PLC, 0.5611%, 5/11/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

15,000,000

  

14,970,677

 
 

JP Morgan Securities LLC, 0.5296%, 2/5/16

 

25,000,000

  

24,988,458

 
 

JP Morgan Securities LLC, 0.5298%, 3/8/16

 

5,000,000

  

4,995,382

 
 

JP Morgan Securities LLC, 0.6638%, 5/27/16

 

25,000,000

  

24,935,011

 
 

Manhattan Asset Funding Co. LLC, 0.3150%, 1/5/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

20,000,000

  

19,999,828

 
 

Manhattan Asset Funding Co. LLC, 0.4789%, 1/21/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

36,000,000

  

35,992,012

 
 

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp., 0.2844%, 1/5/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

15,000,000

  

14,999,884

 
 

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp., 0.3459%, 2/1/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

20,000,000

  

19,994,717

 
 

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp., 0.3664%, 2/5/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

10,000,000

  

9,996,803

 
 

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp., 0.3051%, 2/11/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

10,000,000

  

9,996,837

 
 

Standard Chartered Bank, New York, 0.3868%, 2/22/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

30,000,000

  

29,984,498

 
 

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, 0.3153%, 2/10/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

28,000,000

  

27,991,092

 
 

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, 0.3818%, 3/1/16 (144A) (Section 4(2))

 

25,000,000

  

24,985,169

 
 

Swedbank AB, 0.2235%, 1/26/16

 

25,000,000

  

24,996,645

 
 

Swedbank AB, 0.4689%, 3/22/16

 

25,000,000

  

24,975,088

 
 

Swedbank AB, 0.4690%, 3/28/16

 

5,000,000

  

4,994,634

 

Total Commercial Paper (cost $469,732,164)

 

469,732,164

 

U.S. Government Agency Notes – 5.6%

   

Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes:

   
 

0.2905%, 2/19/16

 

20,000,000

  

19,992,589

 
 

0.2504%, 2/24/16

 

20,000,000

  

19,992,917

 
 

0.2277%, 2/26/16

 

25,000,000

  

24,989,694

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Notes (cost $64,975,200)

 

64,975,200

 

Variable Rate Demand Agency Notes – 10.0%

   
 

Breckenridge Terrace LLC, 0.4700%, 5/1/39

 

14,980,000

  

14,980,000

 
 

Breckenridge Terrace LLC, 0.4700%, 5/1/39

 

4,000,000

  

4,000,000

 
 

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, 0.3100%, 7/1/33

 

800,000

  

800,000

 
 

Capital Markets Access Co. LC, 0.3900%, 7/1/25

 

870,000

  

870,000

 
 

County of Eagle CO, 0.4700%, 6/1/27

 

9,100,000

  

9,100,000

 
 

County of Eagle CO, 0.4700%, 5/1/39

 

8,000,000

  

8,000,000

 
 

Hawkes 0-Side I LLC, 0.3900%, 4/1/55

 

8,800,000

  

8,800,000

 
 

Industrial Development Board of the City of Auburn, 0.3800%, 7/1/26

 

4,350,000

  

4,350,000

 
 

J-Jay Properties LLC, 0.3900%, 7/1/35

 

3,425,000

  

3,425,000

 
 

Kaneville Road Joint Venture, Inc., 0.3900%, 11/1/32

 

5,075,000

  

5,075,000

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Money Market Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        


Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Variable Rate Demand Agency Notes – (continued)

   
 

Lush Properties LLC, 0.3900%, 11/1/33

 

$5,395,000

  

$5,395,000

 
 

Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, 0.4239%, 11/1/35

 

4,130,000

  

4,130,000

 
 

Michael Dennis Sullivan Irrevocable Trust, 0.3900%, 2/1/35

 

6,000,000

  

6,000,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.3500%, 7/1/20

 

2,500,000

  

2,500,000

 
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., 0.3500%, 12/1/35

 

6,000,000

  

6,000,000

 
 

Phenix City Downtown Redevelopment Authority, 0.3900%, 2/1/33

 

4,865,000

  

4,865,000

 
 

Phoenix Realty Special Account, 0.3900%, 4/1/20

 

1,675,000

  

1,675,000

 
 

SSAB AB, 0.3900%, 4/1/34

 

5,000,000

  

5,000,000

 
 

Sunroad Centrum Apartments 4 LP, 0.4000%, 5/1/55

 

12,750,000

  

12,750,000

 
 

Tenderfoot Seasonal Housing LLC, 0.4700%, 7/1/35

 

5,700,000

  

5,700,000

 
 

Tift County Development Authority, 0.4700%, 2/1/18

 

2,600,000

  

2,600,000

 

Total Variable Rate Demand Agency Notes (cost $116,015,000)

 

116,015,000

 

Repurchase Agreements – 24.9%

   
 

Goldman Sachs & Co., 0.3300%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $100,003,667 collateralized by $95,971,065 in U.S. Government Agencies 0.8470% - 8.8140%, 11/1/17 - 2/25/47 with a value of $102,000,000

 

100,000,000

  

100,000,000

 
 

Undivided interest of 94.0% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $200,000,000 with a maturity value of $200,006,222) with HSBC Securities (USA), Inc., 0.2800%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $188,005,849 collateralized by $198,995,000 in U.S. Treasuries 2.5000% - 3.5000%, 5/15/20 - 2/15/45 with a value of $204,008,937

 

188,000,000

  

188,000,000

 

Total Repurchase Agreements (cost $288,000,000)

 

288,000,000

 

Total Investments (total cost $1,158,722,364) – 100.1%

 

1,158,722,364

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.1)%

 

(674,489)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$1,158,047,875

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

LC

Limited Company

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

Section 4(2)

Securities subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Money market funds may hold securities with stated maturities of greater than 397 days when those securities have features that allow a fund to “put” back the security to the issuer or to a third party within 397 days of acquisition. The maturity dates shown in the security descriptions are the stated maturity dates.

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $304,881,993, which represents 26.3% of net assets.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Certificated of Deposit

$ -

$ 220,000,000

$ -

Commercial Paper

-

469,732,164

-

U.S. Government Agency Notes

-

64,975,200

-

Variable Rate Demand Agency Notes

-

116,015,000

-

Repurchase Agreements

-

288,000,000

-

Total Assets

$ -

$ 1,158,722,364

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Money Market Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost(1)

 

$

1,158,722,364

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

870,722,364

 
 

Repurchase agreements, at value

  

288,000,000

 
 

Cash

  

40,799

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

23,441

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Fund shares sold

  

2,214,677

 
  

Interest

  

144,756

 
 

Other assets

  

77

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,161,146,114

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

2,724,622

 
  

Administration services fees

  

212,083

 
  

Advisory fees

  

107,355

 
  

Professional fees

  

23,983

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

23,441

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

6,740

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

15

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

3,098,239

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,158,047,875

 

Net Assets Consist of:

    
 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

1,158,066,269

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(23,016)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

4,622

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

1,158,047,875

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

938,904,141

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

938,927,765

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

1.00

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

219,143,734

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

219,151,980

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

1.00

 

 

(1) Includes cost of repurchase agreements of $288,000,000.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Money Market Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

1,226,833

 

Total Investment Income

 

1,226,833

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

1,176,495

 
 

Administration services fees:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

2,200,703

 
  

Class T Shares

 

534,446

 
 

Professional fees

 

14,875

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

12,805

 

Total Expenses

 

3,939,324

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(2,712,491)

 

Net Expenses

 

1,226,833

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Money Market Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

 

$

287

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

  

(57)

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

  

-

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

 

230

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
 

Dividends from Net Investment Income

      
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(187)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(29)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

 

 

(216)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class D Shares

 

15,514,568

  

(70,164,899)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(8,625,020)

  

880,327

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

6,889,548

 

 

(69,284,572)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

6,889,548

 

 

(69,284,558)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

1,151,158,327

  

1,220,442,885

 

 

End of period

$

1,158,047,875

 

$

1,151,158,327

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(23,016)

 

$

(23,016)

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(1)

  

(1)

  

(1)(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(2)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.01%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$938,904

  

$923,390

  

$993,554

  

$1,077,369

  

$1,089,252

  

$1,105,288

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$940,176

  

$956,166

  

$1,046,368

  

$1,070,220

  

$1,131,399

  

$1,148,654

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.67%

  

0.67%

  

0.66%

  

0.67%

  

0.67%

  

0.67%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.21%

  

0.13%

  

0.10%

  

0.17%

  

0.14%

  

0.22%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.00%

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

$1.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

(1)

  

(1)(2)

  

(1)(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(2)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

  

$1.00

 
 

Total Return*

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

0.01%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$219,144

  

$227,769

  

$226,888

  

$190,249

  

$167,685

  

$164,553

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$218,892

  

$216,721

  

$210,433

  

$178,310

  

$162,966

  

$163,660

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.68%

  

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.69%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.21%

  

0.13%

  

0.10%

  

0.17%

  

0.14%

  

0.22%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.00%

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

  

0.00%(3)

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Less than 0.005%.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Money Market Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in short-term money market securities.

The Fund offers two classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer both classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Investments held by the Fund are valued utilizing the amortized cost method of valuation permitted in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and certain conditions therein. Under the amortized cost method, which does not take into account unrealized capital gains or losses, an instrument is initially valued at its cost and thereafter assumes a constant accretion/amortization to maturity of any discount or premium.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic

  

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Periodic review and monitoring of the valuation of short-term securities is performed in an effort to ensure that amortized cost approximates market value. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends, if any, are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through its investments in certain securities, including, but not limited to, repurchase agreements and debt securities. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

  

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts

of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Goldman Sachs & Co.

$ 100,000,000

$ -

$ (100,000,000)

$ -

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

188,000,000

-

(188,000,000)

-

Total

$ 288,000,000

$ -

$ (288,000,000)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

All repurchase agreements are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements that give the Fund, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the counterparty. Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest.

Regulatory Risk

Money market funds are open-end registered investment companies which have historically traded at a stable $1.00 per share price. In July 2014, the SEC adopted amendments to money market fund regulations (“2014 Amendments”) intended to address perceived systematic risks associated with money market funds and to improve transparency for money market fund investors. In general, the 2014 Amendments require money market funds that do not meet the definitions of a retail money market fund or government money market fund to transact at a floating NAV per share (similar to all other non-money market funds), instead of at a $1.00 stable share price, as has traditionally been the case. The rules also contemplate the implementation of liquidity fees and redemption gates for the non-government money market funds in times of stress. Under the 2014 Amendments, the SEC also adopted revised diversification, stress-testing, and disclosure requirements for money market funds. The 2014 Amendments represent a departure from the traditional operation of money market funds and the impact that these amendments might have on money market funds is unclear. Any impact on the trading and value of money market instruments as a result of the 2014 Amendments may negatively affect a Fund’s return potential. The 2014 Amendments have compliance deadlines through October 2016.

  

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Money Market Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund and other funds advised by Janus Capital or its affiliates may transfer daily uninvested cash balances into one or more joint trading accounts. Assets in the joint trading accounts are invested in money market instruments and the proceeds are allocated to the participating funds on a pro rata basis.

Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.20%.

Janus Capital has voluntarily agreed to waive one-half of the Fund’s investment advisory fee. Janus Capital may also voluntarily waive and/or reimburse additional fees to the extent necessary to assist the Fund in attempting to maintain a yield of at least 0.00%. These waivers and reimbursements are voluntary and could change or be terminated at any time at the discretion of Janus Capital. There is no guarantee that the Fund will maintain a positive yield. If applicable, amounts waived and/or reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Class D Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund compensate Janus Capital at an annual rate of 0.46% and 0.48%, respectively, of average daily net assets for providing certain administration services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping and registration functions and also to pay for costs such as shareholder servicing and custody. These amounts are disclosed as “Administration services fees” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains.

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

265,414,349

$265,414,350

 

438,226,773

$438,226,812

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

31

31

Shares repurchased

(249,899,781)

(249,899,782)

 

(508,391,740)

(508,391,742)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

15,514,568

$ 15,514,568

 

(70,164,936)

$ (70,164,899)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

44,413,621

$ 44,413,621

 

98,513,052

$ 98,513,060

Reinvested dividends and distributions

-

-

 

21

21

Shares repurchased

(53,038,641)

(53,038,641)

 

(97,632,754)

(97,632,754)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(8,625,020)

$ (8,625,020)

 

880,319

$ 880,327

6. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Janus Money Market Fund

Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Performance Overviews

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

15

Statement of Operations

17

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

18

Financial Highlights

19

Notes to Financial Statements

23

Additional Information

37

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

      

FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe a bottom-up, fundamentally driven investment process can generate risk-adjusted outperformance over time. Our comprehensive, bottom-up view drives decision making at a macro level, enabling us to make informed risk and sector allocation decisions.

  

John Kerschner

co-portfolio manager

John Lloyd

co-portfolio manager

Seth Meyer

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, the Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund’s Class I Shares returned -0.89%, compared with 0.65% for its primary benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

During the period, fixed income markets continued to grapple with potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Volatility emanating from China, as that country struggled with slowing growth, caused the Federal Reserve (Fed) to delay raising rates at its September meeting. Improving jobs data increased expectations of a December increase, which ultimately occurred. This sent the yield on the 2-year Treasury above 1%. The yield on the 10-year, however, dipped as inflation data remained muted.

Investment-grade corporate spreads widened in late summer but later clawed back some territory as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. High-yield credits, on the other hand, widened considerably throughout the period. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

Detracting most from relative performance was the Fund’s out-of-benchmark allocation to high-yield corporate credit. We believe that exposure to the high-yield segment of corporate credits provides opportunity for our company-specific, bottom-up research to identify issuers with potentially attractive risk-adjusted returns that the market may be mispricing. During the period, spreads on high-yield credits widened due, in part, to pressure on the energy sector, but also deteriorating corporate balance sheets as many management teams pursued shareholder-friendly activity.

Two credit sectors that weighed on performance were independent energy and pharmaceuticals. The individual issuer detracting most from relative returns was Templar Energy. Also detracting were Clear Channel Communications and Quiksilver. While the latter unexpectedly filed for bankruptcy in September, we maintain a position in the company as we believe it still has valuable assets – including its strong brand – that can provide value much greater than what is being priced into the market.

Also detracting from performance was the Fund’s out-of-benchmark allocation to bank loans.

Contributing most to relative performance was the Fund’s zero-weighting to government-related entities. Also contributing was the Fund’s allocation to CMBS. Spread carry – a measure of excess income generated by the Fund’s holdings – was the main driver of CMBS outperformance, although that was slightly offset by yield curve positioning. We tend to focus on CMBS opportunities that offer competitive yields with less volatility than high-yield; we see more attractive relative value in single-asset, single-borrower versus conduit (i.e. multi-loan) deals.

Credit sectors that contributed to outperformance were led by diversified manufacturing and cable and satellite. Specific issuers that aided performance were GE Capital, Royal Bank of Scotland and Fidelity National Information Services.

OUTLOOK

We believe that many of the clouds that hung over fixed income markets in 2015 remain with us. As such, we consider it prudent to maintain a defensive stance within our portfolios. Yes, the Fed removed lingering uncertainty about whether it would raise interest rates, but the timing of future hikes is a matter of debate. It is our view that neither the economic growth nor the four 0.25% increases that the Fed projects such growth merits in 2016 will come to fruition.

  

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While the change in nonfarm payrolls rebounded after subpar late-summer readings, and the unemployment rate, at 5%, is roughly what the Fed considers optimal, the other part of its dual mandate – inflation – remains frustratingly low. It is difficult to identify future sources of inflationary pressure. Hourly wage growth is mired in the 2% to 2.5% range and there are only incipient signs that consumers are spending a portion of their “gasoline dividend,” while much of the windfall created by multi-year lows in energy prices is finding its way into savings. Weak global growth and a strengthening U.S. dollar could further keep upward price pressure at bay.

Company developments, we believe, validate our view that we are in the later stages of the credit cycle. Shareholder-friendly activities continue and balance sheet strength has become more fleeting across a range of sectors, most notably energy. A chief concern is that much of the financial engineering that has occurred is aimed at compensating for lower revenue growth. With economic acceleration remaining elusive and rates still low, we expect management teams to continue to purchase growth, with these acquisitions often financed by debt issuance. We see less room for margin expansion, and with extended balance sheets, suboptimal results may be met with harsh market reaction.

Given this environment, we have lowered our exposure to the riskiest tiers of high-yield credit as we suspect the market may experience an uptick in defaults. Instead, we have increased our credit allocation by focusing on high-yield issuers with higher ratings.

Despite the Fed’s move away from its zero-interest-rate policy, fixed income markets are no less fraught with risks. The potential price dislocations associated with illiquid markets becomes more of a threat as stretched balance sheets and low growth may lead to earnings misses and investor redemptions. We believe that security avoidance will be a central driver of performance as the asymmetric risk of holding risky credits far outweighs the potential upside. Perhaps at no other time since the economy emerged from the financial crisis have our core tenets of capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns been so essential to meeting the investment goals of our clients.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund.

  

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Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

   

Fund Profile

 

 

30-day Current Yield*

Without
Reimbursement

With
Reimbursement

Class A Shares NAV

3.24%

3.59%

Class A Shares MOP

3.08%

3.42%

Class C Shares**

2.59%

2.95%

Class D Shares

3.45%

3.86%

Class I Shares

3.61%

3.97%

Class N Shares

3.62%

3.98%

Class S Shares

3.12%

3.48%

Class T Shares

3.18%

3.51%

Weighted Average Maturity

7.9 Years

Average Effective Duration***

3.8 Years

* Yield will fluctuate.

  

** Does not include the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge.

*** A theoretical measure of price volatility.

 
  

Ratings Summary - (% of Total Investments)

 

AA

15.6%

A

2.3%

BBB

13.2%

BB

11.4%

B

25.2%

CCC

9.6%

D

2.5%

Not Rated

11.6%

Other

8.6%

Credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor's (S&P), an independent credit rating agency. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P's measures. Further information on S&P's rating methodology may be found at www.standardandpoors.com. Other ratings agencies may rate the same securities differently. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change. "Not Rated" securities are not rated by S&P, but may be rated by other rating agencies and do not necessarily indicate low quality. "Other" includes cash equivalents, equity securities, and certain derivative instruments.

Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds

 

45.3%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

24.0%

Investment Companies

 

11.7%

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

10.6%

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

5.7%

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

4.6%

Common Stocks

 

0.9%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.3%

Other

 

(3.1)%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
       

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-1.06%

1.51%

2.09%

 

2.29%

0.90%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-5.75%

-3.32%

-0.59%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-1.47%

0.73%

1.31%

 

3.04%

1.64%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-2.43%

-0.24%

1.31%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-1.06%

1.58%

2.15%

 

2.22%

0.79%

Class I Shares

 

-0.89%

1.83%

2.38%

 

2.02%

0.64%

Class N Shares

 

-0.89%

1.82%

2.38%

 

2.02%

0.64%

Class S Shares

 

-0.96%

1.51%

1.97%

 

2.52%

1.14%

Class T Shares

 

-0.95%

1.64%

2.16%

 

2.26%

0.89%

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

 

0.65%

0.55%

2.39%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

1st

1st

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Multi-Sector Bond Funds

 

-

22/316

24/277

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month–end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

  

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Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

Performance

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk.  The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa.  The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

High-yield/high-risk bonds, also known as "junk" bonds, involve a greater risk of default and price volatility than U.S. Government and other high quality bonds. High-yield/high-risk bonds can experience sudden and sharp price swings which will affect net asset value.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Until the earlier of three years from inception or the Fund’s assets meeting the first fee breakpoint, Janus Capital may recover expenses previously waived or reimbursed if the expense ratio falls below certain limits.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – February 28, 2014

(1) Closed to certain new investors. 

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$989.40

$5.35

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.76

$5.43

1.07%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$985.30

$8.43

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.64

$8.57

1.69%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$989.40

$4.25

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.86

$4.32

0.85%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$991.10

$3.55

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.57

$3.61

0.71%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$991.10

$3.55

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.57

$3.61

0.71%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$990.40

$4.20

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.91

$4.27

0.84%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$990.50

$4.50

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.61

$4.57

0.90%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 24.0%

   
 

1211 Avenue of the Americas Trust 2015-1211, 4.1421%, 8/10/35 (144A)

 

$130,000

  

$115,083

 
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2015-2, 3.0000%, 6/8/21

 

19,000

  

18,748

 
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2015-3, 3.3400%, 8/8/21

 

200,000

  

197,892

 
 

BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-200P,

      
 

3.5958%, 4/14/33 (144A)

 

100,000

  

86,810

 
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust 2006-6, 5.4210%, 10/10/45

 

650,000

  

659,100

 
 

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust 2006-6, 5.5100%, 10/10/45

 

122,000

  

116,594

 
 

BBCCRE Trust 2015-GTP, 4.5626%, 8/10/33 (144A)

 

200,000

  

142,390

 
 

BHMS 2014-ATLS Mortgage Trust, 4.6905%, 7/5/33 (144A)

 

210,000

  

207,696

 
 

CGBAM Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-HD, 3.3305%, 2/15/31 (144A)

 

100,000

  

99,587

 
 

COMM 2007-C9 Mortgage Trust, 5.7955%, 12/10/49

 

150,000

  

151,059

 
 

COMM 2015-3BP Mortgage Trust, 3.2384%, 2/10/35 (144A)

 

500,000

  

458,262

 
 

Core Industrial Trust 2015-TEXW, 3.8487%, 2/10/34 (144A)

 

251,000

  

234,328

 
 

DECO 12-UK 4 PLC, 1.0094%, 1/27/20

 

211,374

GBP

 

286,520

 
 

ECAF 2015-1A A2 06/15/2040, 4.9470%, 6/15/40

 

250,000

  

247,657

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, 5.6716%, 10/25/23

 

130,762

  

135,512

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, 5.3216%, 11/25/24

 

262,117

  

267,055

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, 4.2210%, 5/25/25

 

186,000

  

176,736

 
 

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, 5.4216%, 7/25/25

 

960,000

  

955,055

 
 

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 4.9210%, 4/25/28

 

250,000

  

247,527

 
 

FREMF 2015-K720 Mortgage Trust, 3.3894%, 7/25/22 (144A)

 

260,000

  

209,132

 
 

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NRF, 3.3822%, 12/15/19 (144A)

 

463,000

  

430,356

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-COSMO,

      
 

4.2805%, 1/15/32 (144A)

 

300,000

  

295,035

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-SGP,

      
 

4.8305%, 7/15/36 (144A)

 

370,000

  

369,948

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-UES,

      
 

3.6210%, 9/5/32 (144A)

 

248,000

  

225,827

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-UES,

      
 

3.6210%, 9/5/32 (144A)

 

247,000

  

231,101

 
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-C1, 5.4840%, 2/15/40

 

27,000

  

27,271

 
 

London & Regional Debt Securitisation No 2 PLC, 5.8794%, 10/15/18

 

279,500

GBP

 

413,441

 
 

Mach One 2004-1A ULC, 5.4500%, 5/28/40 (144A)

 

470,000

  

473,966

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-4, 3.5300%, 8/16/21

 

162,000

  

160,524

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-5, 3.6500%, 12/15/21

 

237,000

  

233,772

 
 

Shenton Aircraft Investment I, Ltd., 4.7500%, 10/15/42 (144A)

 

245,427

  

242,972

 
 

Ulysses European Loan Conduit No 27 PLC, 0.8094%, 7/25/17

 

50,000

GBP

 

69,646

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C30, 5.4130%, 12/15/43

 

850,000

  

851,251

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C31, 5.6600%, 4/15/47

 

104,009

  

103,911

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C31, 5.6795%, 4/15/47

 

275,000

  

266,739

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $9,548,739)

 

9,408,503

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – 5.7%

   

Capital Goods – 0.3%

   
 

Maxim Crane Works LP, 10.2500%, 11/26/18

 

31,935

  

31,296

 
 

Stardust Finance Holdings, Inc., 10.5000%, 3/13/23

 

81,000

  

76,950

 
  

108,246

 

Communications – 1.1%

   
 

CCO Safari III LLC, 3.5000%, 1/24/23

 

434,000

  

433,097

 

Consumer Cyclical – 1.5%

   
 

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 9.0370%, 12/19/16

 

100,000

  

99,500

 
 

Delta 2 Lux Sarl, 7.7500%, 7/29/22

 

213,000

  

195,853

 
 

Las Vegas Sands LLC, 3.2500%, 12/21/20

 

298,481

  

295,123

 
 

Staples, Inc., 0%, 4/23/21(a),‡

 

15,000

  

14,806

 
  

605,282

 

Energy – 0%

   
 

Chief Exploration & Development LLC, 7.5000%, 5/16/21

 

17,000

  

11,333

 
 

Templar Energy LLC, 8.5000%, 11/25/20

 

84,502

  

8,873

 
  

20,206

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – (continued)

   

Finance Companies – 0.5%

   
 

RPI Finance Trust, 3.5000%, 11/9/20

 

$195,018

  

$193,982

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.2%

   
 

DTZ US Borrower LLC, 9.2500%, 11/4/22

 

241,000

  

236,983

 
 

ESH Hospitality, Inc., 5.0000%, 6/24/19

 

237,522

  

238,116

 
  

475,099

 

Technology – 1.0%

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman Finance, Ltd., 0%, 11/11/22(a),‡

 

271,000

  

267,783

 
 

Avago Technologies Cayman, Ltd., 3.7500%, 5/6/21

 

107,858

  

107,499

 
  

375,282

 

Transportation – 0.1%

   
 

OSG Bulk Ships, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/5/19

 

16,788

  

16,074

 
 

OSG International, Inc., 5.7500%, 8/5/19

 

23,700

  

22,930

 
  

39,004

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $2,359,299)

 

2,250,198

 

Corporate Bonds – 45.3%

   

Banking – 3.3%

   
 

American Express Co., 6.8000%, 9/1/66

 

115,000

  

115,863

 
 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, 9.0000%µ

 

400,000

  

428,257

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 5.5500%µ

 

37,000

  

37,000

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.1000%, 6/10/23

 

90,000

  

96,700

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 7.5000%µ

 

400,000

  

416,500

 
 

UBS AG, 4.7500%, 5/22/23

 

200,000

  

202,000

 
  

1,296,320

 

Basic Industry – 1.3%

   
 

Albemarle Corp., 4.1500%, 12/1/24

 

51,000

  

48,739

 
 

Albemarle Corp., 5.4500%, 12/1/44

 

38,000

  

36,753

 
 

Alcoa, Inc., 6.1500%, 8/15/20

 

59,000

  

60,918

 
 

Alcoa, Inc., 5.1250%, 10/1/24

 

68,000

  

61,880

 
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.1250%, 8/15/19

 

280,000

  

282,100

 
  

490,390

 

Brokerage – 1.5%

   
 

Charles Schwab Corp., 7.0000%µ

 

105,000

  

119,175

 
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 4.6250%, 9/15/23

 

383,000

  

389,224

 
 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 3.7500%, 12/1/25

 

56,000

  

56,154

 
 

Neuberger Berman Group LLC / Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.,

      
 

4.8750%, 4/15/45 (144A)

 

48,000

  

40,473

 
  

605,026

 

Capital Goods – 7.2%

   
 

ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.0000%, 4/1/18 (144A)§

 

284,000

  

287,550

 
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, 9.1250%, 10/15/20 (144A)

 

200,000

  

206,000

 
 

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.,

      
 

3.5120%, 12/16/19 (144A)

 

400,000

  

391,000

 
 

Ball Corp., 4.3750%, 12/15/20

 

136,000

  

138,125

 
 

Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping, Inc., 10.3750%, 9/1/21 (144A)

 

100,000

  

97,500

 
 

Builders FirstSource, Inc., 10.7500%, 8/15/23 (144A)

 

66,000

  

65,505

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 6.3750%, 11/15/67†,‡

 

130,000

  

135,759

 
 

General Electric Co., 4.0000%µ

 

123,000

  

123,000

 
 

Headwaters, Inc., 7.2500%, 1/15/19

 

150,000

  

153,375

 
 

Horizon Holdings III SASU, 5.1250%, 8/1/22 (144A)

 

100,000

EUR

 

111,942

 
 

LSF9 Balta Issuer SA, 7.7500%, 9/15/22 (144A)

 

100,000

EUR

 

113,974

 
 

Masco Corp., 6.5000%, 8/15/32

 

120,000

  

121,200

 
 

NCI Building Systems, Inc., 8.2500%, 1/15/23 (144A)

 

30,000

  

31,500

 
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, 8.5000%, 5/15/18

 

134,000

  

132,493

 
 

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, 7.1250%, 4/15/19

 

324,000

  

329,872

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.5000%, 6/15/21

 

11,000

  

12,815

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.1500%, 11/30/37

 

349,000

  

366,450

 
  

2,818,060

 

Communications – 6.8%

   
 

Altice Finco SA, 7.6250%, 2/15/25 (144A)

 

200,000

  

185,000

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Communications – (continued)

   
 

Altice US Finance SA, 7.7500%, 7/15/25 (144A)

 

$200,000

  

$183,000

 
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.3750%, 5/1/25 (144A)

 

54,000

  

53,730

 
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.8750%, 5/1/27 (144A)

 

47,000

  

46,765

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.4640%, 7/23/22 (144A)

 

195,000

  

194,319

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.9080%, 7/23/25 (144A)

 

82,000

  

81,920

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 6.3840%, 10/23/35 (144A)

 

100,000

  

101,033

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 6.4840%, 10/23/45 (144A)

 

33,000

  

33,054

 
 

Entercom Radio LLC, 10.5000%, 12/1/19

 

314,000

  

324,990

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.8750%, 9/15/20 (144A)

 

60,000

  

60,750

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 10.5000%, 9/15/22 (144A)

 

154,000

  

153,422

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 11.0000%, 9/15/25 (144A)

 

92,000

  

91,080

 
 

Harron Communications LP / Harron Finance Corp., 9.1250%, 4/1/20 (144A)

 

180,000

  

190,350

 
 

National CineMedia LLC, 7.8750%, 7/15/21

 

189,000

  

196,560

 
 

Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/15/22 (144A)

 

563,000

  

593,965

 
 

Townsquare Media, Inc., 6.5000%, 4/1/23 (144A)

 

48,000

  

43,920

 
 

Univision Communications, Inc., 8.5000%, 5/15/21 (144A)

 

135,000

  

138,037

 
  

2,671,895

 

Consumer Cyclical – 11.1%

   
 

Argos Merger Sub, Inc., 7.1250%, 3/15/23 (144A)

 

309,000

  

306,373

 
 

Brinker International, Inc., 3.8750%, 5/15/23

 

85,000

  

81,974

 
 

Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties LLC, 8.0000%, 10/1/20

 

206,000

  

195,700

 
 

Century Communities, Inc., 6.8750%, 5/15/22

 

173,000

  

158,727

 
 

CPUK Finance, Ltd., 7.0000%, 8/28/20 (144A)

 

100,000

GBP

 

150,716

 
 

General Motors Co., 4.8750%, 10/2/23

 

55,000

  

56,246

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.1000%, 1/15/19

 

101,000

  

100,853

 
 

Greektown Holdings LLC/Greektown Mothership Corp., 8.8750%, 3/15/19 (144A)

 

399,000

  

402,990

 
 

HIS, Inc., 5.0000%, 11/1/22

 

94,000

  

95,175

 
 

Hunt Cos., Inc., 9.6250%, 3/1/21 (144A)

 

227,000

  

205,435

 
 

JC Penney Corp., Inc., 5.7500%, 2/15/18

 

90,000

  

82,575

 
 

KB Home, 7.6250%, 5/15/23

 

75,000

  

74,063

 
 

Landry's Holdings II, Inc., 10.2500%, 1/1/18 (144A)

 

138,000

  

137,655

 
 

Landry's, Inc., 9.3750%, 5/1/20 (144A)

 

472,000

  

496,780

 
 

M/I Homes, Inc., 6.7500%, 1/15/21 (144A)

 

495,000

  

487,575

 
 

MDC Holdings, Inc., 5.5000%, 1/15/24

 

145,000

  

146,450

 
 

MDC Holdings, Inc., 6.0000%, 1/15/43

 

65,000

  

51,350

 
 

MGM Resorts International, 6.7500%, 10/1/20

 

169,000

  

173,647

 
 

Michael's Stores, Inc., 5.8750%, 12/15/20 (144A)

 

137,000

  

141,624

 
 

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 9.7500%, 9/1/21 (144A)

 

155,000

  

154,612

 
 

Peninsula Gaming LLC / Peninsula Gaming Corp., 8.3750%, 2/15/18 (144A)

 

193,000

  

195,895

 
 

PF Chang's China Bistro, Inc., 10.2500%, 6/30/20 (144A)

 

80,000

  

65,600

 
 

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 7.5000%, 4/15/21

 

55,000

  

57,338

 
 

PulteGroup, Inc., 7.8750%, 6/15/32

 

100,000

  

113,250

 
 

Quiksilver, Inc. / QS Wholesale, Inc., 7.8750%, 8/1/18 (144A)€,§

 

61,000

  

12,200

 
 

Quiksilver, Inc. / QS Wholesale, Inc., 10.0000%, 8/1/20ß,€

 

22,000

  

1,045

 
 

ROC Finance LLC / ROC Finance 1 Corp., 12.1250%, 9/1/18 (144A)

 

88,000

  

91,960

 
 

WCI Communities, Inc., 6.8750%, 8/15/21

 

120,000

  

126,074

 
  

4,363,882

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 6.3%

   
 

Aramark Services, Inc., 5.1250%, 1/15/24 (144A)

 

43,000

  

43,806

 
 

ConvaTec Finance International SA, 8.2500%, 1/15/19 (144A)

 

200,000

  

186,000

 
 

Crimson Merger Sub, Inc., 6.6250%, 5/15/22 (144A)

 

100,000

  

68,500

 
 

FAGE Dairy Industry SA / FAGE USA Dairy Industry, Inc.,

      
 

9.8750%, 2/1/20 (144A)

 

503,000

  

523,120

 
 

HCA, Inc., 5.8750%, 5/1/23

 

190,000

  

194,750

 
 

Jarden Corp., 5.0000%, 11/15/23 (144A)

 

26,000

  

26,585

 
 

JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 8.2500%, 2/1/20 (144A)

 

97,000

  

97,000

 
 

JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.2500%, 6/1/21 (144A)

 

145,000

  

143,912

 
 

JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.2500%, 6/1/21 (144A)

 

54,000

  

53,595

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Consumer Non-Cyclical – (continued)

   
 

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC,

      
 

5.6250%, 10/15/23 (144A)

 

$72,000

  

$68,400

 
 

Owens & Minor, Inc., 4.3750%, 12/15/24

 

71,000

  

70,407

 
 

Simmons Foods, Inc., 7.8750%, 10/1/21 (144A)

 

146,000

  

132,130

 
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.7500%, 6/1/21

 

68,000

  

61,540

 
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 7.7500%, 11/15/22

 

90,000

  

81,675

 
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.7500%, 6/15/23

 

98,000

  

90,895

 
 

US Foods, Inc., 8.5000%, 6/30/19

 

189,000

  

194,670

 
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 6.7500%, 8/15/18

 

195,000

  

193,245

 
 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., 5.3750%, 3/15/20 (144A)

 

155,000

  

145,700

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.5500%, 4/1/25

 

105,000

  

102,031

 
  

2,477,961

 

Energy – 0.9%

   
 

Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc., 7.0000%, 8/15/21 (144A)

 

270,000

  

240,300

 
 

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., 4.6500%, 3/15/25

 

53,000

  

53,024

 
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 7.7500%, 1/15/32

 

81,000

  

76,862

 
  

370,186

 

Industrial – 0.7%

   
 

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, 8.2500%, 12/1/22 (144A)

 

59,000

  

61,213

 
 

Howard Hughes Corp., 6.8750%, 10/1/21 (144A)

 

193,000

  

196,860

 
  

258,073

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.1%

   
 

Forestar USA Real Estate Group, Inc., 8.5000%, 6/1/22 (144A)

 

57,000

  

55,575

 

Technology – 5.5%

   
 

Alliance Data Systems Corp., 5.3750%, 8/1/22 (144A)

 

76,000

  

72,390

 
 

Blackboard, Inc., 7.7500%, 11/15/19 (144A)

 

340,000

  

294,100

 
 

CommScope Holding Co., Inc., 6.6250%, 6/1/20 (144A)

 

713,000

  

721,765

 
 

CommScope, Inc., 4.3750%, 6/15/20 (144A)

 

73,000

  

73,548

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.6250%, 10/15/20

 

126,000

  

127,641

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 4.5000%, 10/15/22

 

63,000

  

64,127

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.0000%, 10/15/25

 

215,000

  

220,910

 
 

Qorvo, Inc., 6.7500%, 12/1/23 (144A)

 

163,000

  

166,260

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.7500%, 1/1/25

 

133,000

  

110,750

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 5.7500%, 12/1/34 (144A)

 

70,000

  

48,984

 
 

Trimble Navigation, Ltd., 4.7500%, 12/1/24

 

69,000

  

68,560

 
 

TSMC Global, Ltd., 1.6250%, 4/3/18 (144A)

 

200,000

  

196,025

 
  

2,165,060

 

Transportation – 0.6%

   
 

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., 6.7500%, 5/1/19 (144A)

 

137,000

  

125,355

 
 

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., 9.7500%, 5/1/20 (144A)

 

83,000

  

56,440

 
 

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. / Navios Maritime Finance II US, Inc.,

      
 

8.1250%, 2/15/19

 

52,000

  

22,360

 
 

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc. / Navios Maritime Finance II US, Inc.,

      
 

7.3750%, 1/15/22 (144A)

 

8,000

  

4,000

 
 

XPO Logistics, Inc., 7.8750%, 9/1/19 (144A)

 

37,000

  

37,620

 
  

245,775

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $18,346,544)

 

17,818,203

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – 10.6%

   

Fannie Mae Pool:

   
 

7.5000%, 7/1/28

 

258,801

  

289,701

 
 

6.5000%, 12/1/28

 

104,699

  

120,261

 
 

6.5000%, 5/1/29

 

141,390

  

161,587

 
 

6.5000%, 9/1/33

 

126,893

  

145,019

 
 

6.5000%, 3/1/35

 

87,301

  

101,036

 
 

6.5000%, 12/1/35

 

123,846

  

143,794

 
 

5.5000%, 10/1/41

 

120,626

  

137,168

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/42

 

565,019

  

601,535

 
 

4.0000%, 3/1/44

 

230,783

  

245,654

 
 

4.0000%, 7/1/44

 

80,867

  

86,597

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – (continued)

   

Fannie Mae Pool – (continued)

   
 

4.0000%, 8/1/44

 

$51,208

  

$54,837

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/45

 

67,570

  

69,818

 
 

4.5000%, 5/1/45

 

239,374

  

264,016

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/45

 

225,374

  

240,041

 
  

2,661,064

 

Freddie Mac Gold Pool:

   
 

3.5000%, 2/1/44

 

25,227

  

26,064

 
 

4.0000%, 4/1/45

 

123,809

  

131,817

 
  

157,881

 

Ginnie Mae I Pool:

   
 

7.5000%, 6/15/32

 

220,352

  

264,078

 
 

6.0000%, 1/15/34

 

171,138

  

200,474

 
 

6.0000%, 7/15/34

 

739,857

  

854,231

 
  

1,318,783

 

Ginnie Mae II Pool:

   
 

5.5000%, 5/20/42

 

13,592

  

15,150

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $4,138,679)

 

4,152,878

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 4.6%

   
 

1.6250%, 7/31/20

 

58,000

  

57,724

 
 

1.3750%, 8/31/20

 

7,000

  

6,888

 
 

2.3750%, 8/15/24

 

201,000

  

203,096

 
 

2.2500%, 11/15/24

 

275,000

  

274,860

 
 

2.0000%, 2/15/25

 

43,000

  

42,034

 
 

2.0000%, 8/15/25

 

254,000

  

247,660

 
 

2.2500%, 11/15/25

 

326,000

  

325,274

 
 

3.3750%, 5/15/44

 

6,000

  

6,439

 
 

3.1250%, 8/15/44

 

209,000

  

213,596

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/44

 

179,000

  

178,350

 
 

2.5000%, 2/15/45

 

34,000

  

30,506

 
 

3.0000%, 5/15/45

 

2,000

  

1,991

 
 

2.8750%, 8/15/45

 

120,000

  

116,545

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/45

 

95,000

  

94,714

 

Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $1,840,547)

 

1,799,677

 

Common Stocks – 0.9%

   

Capital Markets – 0.2%

   
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp.*

 

3,395

  

100,628

 

Construction Materials – 0.2%

   
 

Summit Materials, Inc. - Class A

 

3,328

  

66,693

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.4%

   
 

General Electric Co.

 

4,600

  

143,290

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.1%

   
 

NorthStar Realty Finance Corp.

 

2,421

  

41,230

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $367,633)

 

351,841

 

Preferred Stocks – 0.3%

   

Household Durables – 0.3%

   
 

William Lyon Homes, 6.5000% (cost $134,532)

 

1,482

  

130,875

 

Investment Companies – 11.7%

   

Money Markets – 11.7%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£ (cost $4,605,335)

 

4,605,335

  

4,605,335

 

Total Investments (total cost $41,341,308) – 103.1%

 

40,517,510

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (3.1)%

 

(1,213,633)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$39,303,877

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$34,539,033

 

85.2

%

United Kingdom

 

1,629,376

 

4.0

 

Ireland

 

844,657

 

2.1

 

Luxembourg

 

667,974

 

1.7

 

Greece

 

523,120

 

1.3

 

New Zealand

 

462,365

 

1.1

 

Spain

 

428,257

 

1.1

 

Singapore

 

375,282

 

0.9

 

Brazil

 

294,507

 

0.7

 

Cayman Islands

 

242,972

 

0.6

 

Switzerland

 

202,000

 

0.5

 

Taiwan

 

196,025

 

0.5

 

France

 

111,942

 

0.3

 
      

Total

 

$40,517,510

 

100.0

%

 

                 

Schedule of Foreign Currency Contracts, Open

      

Counterparty/

Currency

Settlement Date

Currency Units Sold

 

Currency Value

 

Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)

 
        

JPMorgan Chase & Co.:

       

British Pound

1/7/16

631,600

$

930,978

$

20,416

 

Euro

1/7/16

1,000

 

1,086

 

12

 

Euro

1/7/16

213,000

 

231,459

 

(4,368)

 
        

Total

  

$

1,163,523

$

16,060

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond

Index

A broad-based measure of the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

ULC

Unlimited Liability Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $14,006,880, which represents 35.6% of net assets.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

(a)

All or a portion of this position has not settled, or is not funded. Upon settlement or funding date, interest rates for unsettled or unfunded amounts will be determined. Interest and dividends will not be accrued until time of settlement or funding.

  

A portion of this security has been segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales, swap agreements, and/or securities with extended settlement dates, the value of which, as of December 31, 2015, is $888,453.

  

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

  

ß

Security is illiquid.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

µ

This variable rate security is a perpetual bond. Perpetual bonds have no contractual maturity date, are not redeemable, and pay an indefinite stream of interest. The coupon rate shown represents the current interest rate.

  

Issuer is not accruing interest income. The rate shown is the stated coupon rate.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. The following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

1,052,339

21,639,996

(18,087,000)

4,605,335

$ 1,922

$ 4,605,335

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.0000%, 4/1/18

3/5/14 - 5/14/15

$

288,355

$

287,550

 

0.7

%

Quiksilver, Inc. / QS Wholesale, Inc., 7.8750%, 8/1/18

3/6/14 - 6/3/14

 

63,452

 

12,200

 

0.0

 

Total

 

$

351,807

$

299,750

 

0.7

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 9,408,503

$ -

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

-

2,250,198

-

Common Stocks

351,841

-

-

Corporate Bonds

-

17,818,203

-

Mortgage-Backed Securities

-

4,152,878

-

Preferred Stocks

-

130,875

-

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

-

1,799,677

-

Investment Companies

-

4,605,335

-

Total Investments in Securities

$ 351,841

$ 40,165,669

$ -

    

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 20,428

$ -

Total Assets

$ 351,841

$ 40,186,097

$ -

    

Liabilities

   

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 4,368

$ -

Total Liabilities

$ -

$ 4,368

$ -

(a) Other financial instruments include forward currency, futures, written options, and swap contracts. Forward currency contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Options and swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

41,341,308

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

35,912,175

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

4,605,335

 
 

Cash

  

125,598

 
 

Forward currency contracts

  

20,428

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

794

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Interest

  

386,629

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

14,750

 
  

Dividends

  

1,058

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

1,036

 
 

Other assets

  

(99,884)

 

Total Assets

 

 

40,967,919

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Forward currency contracts

  

4,368

 
 

Closed foreign currency contracts

  

36

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

1,529,550

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

72,467

 
  

Professional fees

  

31,150

 
  

Advisory fees

  

7,070

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

4,598

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

4,329

 
  

Dividends

  

820

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

794

 
  

Custodian fees

  

387

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

287

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

129

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

8,057

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

1,664,042

 

Net Assets

 

$

39,303,877

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

40,482,346

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

13,783

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(384,515)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(807,737)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

39,303,877

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

4,539,755

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

477,084

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.52

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

9.99

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

3,130,863

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

329,035

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.52

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

9,260,864

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

973,304

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.51

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

1,878,854

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

197,451

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.52

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

2,308,038

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

242,550

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.52

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

1,791,272

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

188,242

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.52

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

16,394,231

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

1,722,664

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.52

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/95.21 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

653,860

 
 

Dividends

 

18,539

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

1,922

 
 

Other income

 

5,030

 

Total Investment Income

 

679,351

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

76,861

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

4,639

 
  

Class C Shares

 

12,016

 
  

Class S Shares

 

2,251

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

4,642

 
  

Class S Shares

 

2,306

 
  

Class T Shares

 

7,379

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

1,819

 
  

Class C Shares

 

154

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

184

 
  

Class C Shares

 

150

 
  

Class D Shares

 

833

 
  

Class I Shares

 

42

 
  

Class N Shares

 

46

 
  

Class S Shares

 

24

 
  

Class T Shares

 

103

 
 

Professional fees

 

39,127

 
 

Accounting systems fee

 

26,262

 
 

Registration fees

 

22,650

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

7,115

 
 

Custodian fees

 

2,420

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

1,217

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

272

 
 

Other expenses

 

939

 

Total Expenses

 

213,451

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(94,424)

 

Net Expenses

 

119,027

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

560,324

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(246,729)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(246,729)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(587,075)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(587,075)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(273,480)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

560,324

 

$

663,255

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(246,729)

  

(31,020)

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(587,075)

  

(324,435)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(273,480)

 

 

307,800

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(81,175)

  

(94,486)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(48,376)

  

(75,435)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(177,570)

  

(195,358)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(43,756)

  

(89,583)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(52,669)

  

(98,994)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(42,328)

  

(82,267)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(131,143)

  

(123,095)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(577,017)

 

 

(759,218)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

  

(7,921)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(7,260)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(14,847)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

  

(7,035)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

  

(8,072)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(7,171)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(8,343)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

 

 

(60,649)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(577,017)

 

 

(819,867)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

2,451,261

  

518,599

 
  

Class C Shares

 

1,249,076

  

231,289

 
  

Class D Shares

 

4,321,954

  

2,647,429

 
  

Class I Shares

 

133,756

  

96,618

 
  

Class N Shares

 

350,740

  

327,321

 
  

Class S Shares

 

42,214

  

63,045

 
  

Class T Shares

 

12,173,572

  

2,652,274

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

20,722,573

 

 

6,536,575

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

19,872,076

 

 

6,024,508

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

19,431,801

  

13,407,293

 

 

End of period

$

39,303,877

 

$

19,431,801

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

13,783

 

$

30,476

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class A Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.21

  

0.41

  

0.13

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.31)

  

(0.19)

  

0.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.10)

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.27

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.22)

  

(0.48)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.22)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.52

  

$9.84

  

$10.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.06)%

 

 

2.19%

 

 

2.73%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,540

  

$2,222

  

$1,762

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,623

  

$1,977

  

$1,676

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.70%

  

2.29%

  

6.12%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.07%

  

0.99%

  

1.00%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.32%

  

4.16%

  

3.89%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

  

132%

  

74%

 
             
             

Class C Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.18

  

0.34

  

0.11

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.31)

  

(0.20)

  

0.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.13)

 

 

0.14

 

 

0.25

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.19)

  

(0.40)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.19)

 

 

(0.44)

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.52

  

$9.84

  

$10.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.47)%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

2.48%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,131

  

$1,972

  

$1,798

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,493

  

$1,879

  

$1,685

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.37%

  

3.04%

  

6.87%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.69%

  

1.74%

  

1.75%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3.72%

  

3.40%

  

3.14%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

  

132%

  

74%

 
             
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from February 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class D Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.22

  

0.43

  

0.13

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.32)

  

(0.20)

  

0.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.10)

 

 

0.23

 

 

0.27

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

  

(0.49)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.51

  

$9.84

  

$10.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.06)%

 

 

2.32%

 

 

2.72%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$9,261

  

$5,208

  

$2,690

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$7,516

  

$3,998

  

$2,204

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.56%

  

2.22%

  

6.05%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.85%

  

0.87%

  

1.03%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.57%

  

4.30%

  

3.90%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

  

132%

  

74%

 
             
             

Class I Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.23

  

0.44

  

0.14

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.32)

  

(0.20)

  

0.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.24

 

 

0.28

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

  

(0.50)

  

(0.14)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.52

  

$9.84

  

$10.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.89)%

 

 

2.47%

 

 

2.81%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,879

  

$1,805

  

$1,763

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,813

  

$1,777

  

$1,677

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.47%

  

2.02%

  

5.86%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.71%

  

0.72%

  

0.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.66%

  

4.41%

  

4.15%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

  

132%

  

74%

 
             
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from February 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class N Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.23

  

0.44

  

0.14

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.32)

  

(0.20)

  

0.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.24

 

 

0.28

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

  

(0.50)

  

(0.14)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.54)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.52

  

$9.84

  

$10.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.89)%

 

 

2.47%

 

 

2.82%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,308

  

$2,031

  

$1,763

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,178

  

$1,957

  

$1,677

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.45%

  

2.02%

  

5.85%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.71%

  

0.72%

  

0.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.67%

  

4.42%

  

4.15%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

  

132%

  

74%

 
             
             

Class S Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.22

  

0.39

  

0.12

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.31)

  

(0.20)

  

0.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.19

 

 

0.26

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

  

(0.45)

  

(0.12)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.49)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.52

  

$9.84

  

$10.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.96)%

 

 

1.96%

 

 

2.65%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,791

  

$1,809

  

$1,801

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,805

  

$1,811

  

$1,699

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.97%

  

2.52%

  

6.35%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.84%

  

1.22%

  

1.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.53%

  

3.92%

  

3.65%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

  

132%

  

74%

 
             
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from February 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

21


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

             

Class T Shares

         

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and the year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.84

 

 

$10.14

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

         
  

Net investment income/(loss)(2)

 

0.21

  

0.42

  

0.13

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.30)

  

(0.20)

  

0.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.22

 

 

0.27

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

         
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.23)

  

(0.48)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(0.04)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.23)

 

 

(0.52)

 

 

(0.13)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.52

  

$9.84

  

$10.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.95)%

 

 

2.21%

 

 

2.73%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$16,394

  

$4,384

  

$1,831

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$5,413

  

$2,607

  

$1,716

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.72%

  

2.26%

  

6.10%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.90%

  

0.97%

  

1.00%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

4.69%

  

4.20%

  

3.89%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

21%

  

132%

  

74%

 
             
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from February 28, 2014 (inception date) through June 30, 2014.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is

  

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intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of

  

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the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that

  

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no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on future contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the period ended December 31, 2015 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of this section.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry of commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the

  

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original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital’s ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for nonhedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE shall be used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly currency value amounts on sold forward currency contracts $1,039,366.

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015.

     

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of December 31, 2015

     

 

 

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Asset Derivatives:

   

Forward currency contracts

  

$ 20,428

 

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

   

Forward currency contracts

  

$ 4,368

  

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The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015.

     

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015

     

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Investments and foreign currency transactions

  

$ 33,202

 

 

 

 

 

     

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Currency
Contracts

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

$ 14,637

Please see the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the Fund’s “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments.”

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital,

  

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and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of December 31, 2015.

· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and

  

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preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event,

  

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the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see either the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2015” table located in Note 2 of these Notes to Financial Statements and/or the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

$ 20,428

$ (4,368)

$ -

$ 16,060

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Liabilities

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

$ 4,368

$ (4,368)

$ -

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

The Fund does not exchange collateral on its forward currency contracts with its counterparties; however, the Fund may segregate cash or high-grade securities in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Such segregated assets, if with the Fund’s custodian, are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the Fund’s corresponding forward currency contracts.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the

  

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extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $200 Million

0.60

Next $500 Million

0.57

Next $700 Million

0.55

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.64%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. The previous expense limit (until November 1, 2015) was 0.71%. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

For a period of three years subsequent to the Fund’s commencement of operations, or until the Fund’s assets exceed the first breakpoint in the investment advisory fee schedule, whichever occurs first, Janus Capital may recover from the Fund fees and expenses previously waived or reimbursed, which could then be considered a deferral, if the Fund’s expense ratio, including recovered expenses, falls below the expense limit. If applicable, this amount is disclosed as “Recoupment expense” on the Statement of Operations. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Capital reimbursed the Fund $88,033 of fees and expenses that are eligible for recoupment. As of December 31, 2015, the aggregate amount of recoupment that may potentially be made to Janus Capital is $509,390. The recoupment of such reimbursements expires February 28, 2017.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus

  

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Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services

  

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Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 4.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $568.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $500.

  

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As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

39

%

5

%

 

Class C Shares

56

 

4

  

Class D Shares

19

 

5

  

Class I Shares

96

 

5

  

Class N Shares

78

 

5

  

Class S Shares

100

 

5

  

Class T Shares

11

 

5

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

5. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 41,343,822

$ 144,824

$ (971,136)

$ (826,312)

    

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

     

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
 

No Expiration

  
 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$ (31,596)

$ -

$ (31,596)

 
  

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6. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

268,578

$ 2,619,938

 

46,036

$ 456,569

Reinvested dividends and distributions

8,394

81,175

 

10,304

102,379

Shares repurchased

(25,805)

(249,852)

 

(4,101)

(40,349)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

251,167

$ 2,451,261

 

52,239

$ 518,599

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

127,785

$ 1,241,881

 

20,305

$ 201,544

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5,001

48,376

 

8,324

82,695

Shares repurchased

(4,248)

(41,181)

 

(5,363)

(52,950)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

128,538

$ 1,249,076

 

23,266

$ 231,289

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

683,548

$ 6,638,620

 

381,811

$3,813,410

Reinvested dividends and distributions

17,690

171,085

 

20,553

204,191

Shares repurchased

(257,497)

(2,487,751)

 

(137,958)

(1,370,172)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

443,741

$ 4,321,954

 

264,406

$2,647,429

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

9,396

$ 90,000

 

-

$ -

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,515

43,756

 

9,720

96,618

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

13,911

$ 133,756

 

9,720

$ 96,618

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

31,330

$ 304,978

 

30,600

$ 306,723

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5,436

52,669

 

10,774

107,067

Shares repurchased

(708)

(6,907)

 

(8,703)

(86,469)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

36,058

$ 350,740

 

32,671

$ 327,321

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

1,235

$ 12,306

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,366

42,328

 

8,999

89,438

Shares repurchased

(12)

(114)

 

(3,898)

(38,699)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

4,354

$ 42,214

 

6,336

$ 63,045

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

1,325,669

$12,645,487

 

312,945

$3,125,275

Reinvested dividends and distributions

13,551

130,954

 

13,085

129,983

Shares repurchased

(62,315)

(602,869)

 

(60,730)

(602,984)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,276,905

$12,173,572

 

265,300

$2,652,274

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$21,826,798

$ 4,844,701

$ 1,029,245

$ 164,516

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Real Return Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Real Return Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

10

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

12

Statement of Operations

14

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

15

Financial Highlights

16

Notes to Financial Statements

19

Additional Information

30

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe a bottom-up fundamentally driven investment process can generate risk-adjusted outperformance relative to our peers over time. Our comprehensive bottom-up view drives decision-making at a macro level, enabling us to make informed risk and sector allocation decisions.

  

Gibson Smith

co-portfolio manager

Mayur Saigal

co-portfolio manager

Darrell Watters

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Real Return Fund’s Class I Shares returned -0.29% compared with -1.22% for its primary benchmark, the Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year TIPS Index, and 0.10% for its secondary benchmark, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 2%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

During the period, markets continued to grapple with potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Volatility emanating from China, as that country struggled with slowing growth, caused the Federal Reserve (Fed) to delay raising rates at its September meeting. Improving jobs data increased expectations of a December increase, which ultimately occurred. This sent the yield on the 2-year Treasury above 1%. The yield on the 10-year, however, dipped as inflation data remained muted.

Investment-grade corporate spreads widened in late summer but later clawed back some territory as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. High-yield credits, on the other hand, widened considerably throughout the period. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Janus Real Return Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year TIPS Index, during the period. Much of the outperformance was attributable to the Fund’s out-of-benchmark allocation to investment-grade and high-yield corporate credit. Within both segments, much of the return was attributable to spread carry, a measure of excess income generated by the portfolio’s holdings.

Detracting from relative performance was the Fund’s Treasurys allocation. Duration and yield curve positioning within Treasurys weighed down performance as the shorter end of the yield curve steepened during the period as the market priced in the expectations of a Fed rate hike.

On a credit sector basis, finance companies, banks and technology companies contributed most to relative results. Detractors were led by railroads, pharmaceuticals and independent energy. Both railroads and independent energy were negatively impacted by renewed weakness in North American energy prices during the period. Also weighing on railroads was a decline in carload volumes over the course of the autumn, which, in the eyes of some, provided additional evidence of a softening economy, especially within the energy and manufacturing space.

OUTLOOK

We believe that many of the clouds that hung over fixed income markets in 2015 remain with us. As such, we consider it prudent to maintain a defensive stance within our portfolios. Yes, the Fed removed lingering uncertainty about whether it would raise interest rates, but the timing of future hikes is a matter of debate. It is our view that neither the economic growth nor the four 0.25% increases that the Fed projects will come to fruition.

While the change in nonfarm payrolls rebounded after subpar late-summer readings, and the unemployment rate, at 5%, is roughly what the Fed considers optimal, the other part of its dual mandate – inflation – remains frustratingly low. It is difficult to identify future sources of inflationary pressure. Hourly wage growth is mired in the 2% to 2.5% range and there are only incipient signs that consumers are spending a portion of their “gasoline dividend,” while much of the windfall created by multi-year lows in energy prices is finding its way into savings. Weak global growth and a strengthening U.S. dollar could further keep upward price pressure at bay.

Company developments, we believe, validate our view that we are in the later stages of the credit cycle. Shareholder-friendly activities continue and balance sheet strength has become more fleeting across a range of sectors, most

  

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notably energy. Given this environment, we have lowered our exposure to the riskiest tiers of high-yield credit as we suspect the market may experience an uptick in defaults. Instead, we have increased our credit allocation by focusing on high-yield issuers with higher ratings.

Despite the Fed’s move away from its zero-interest-rate policy, fixed income markets are no less fraught with risks. The potential price dislocations associated with illiquid markets becomes more of a threat as stretched balance sheets and low growth may lead to earnings misses and investor redemptions. We believe that security avoidance will be a central driver of performance as the asymmetric risk of holding risky credits far outweighs the potential upside. Perhaps at no other time since the economy emerged from the financial crisis have our core tenets of capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns been so essential to meeting the investment goals of our clients.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Real Return Fund.

  

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Fund Profile

 

 

30-day Current Yield*

Without
Reimbursement

With
Reimbursement

Class A Shares NAV

3.28%

3.75%

Class A Shares MOP

3.12%

3.57%

Class C Shares**

2.54%

3.01%

Class D Shares

3.16%

3.87%

Class I Shares

3.53%

4.01%

Class S Shares

3.05%

3.52%

Class T Shares

3.30%

3.77%

Weighted Average Maturity

5.5 Years

Average Effective Duration***

3.1 Years

* Yield will fluctuate.

  

** Does not include the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge.

*** A theoretical measure of price volatility.

 
  

Ratings Summary - (% of Total Investments)

 

AA

6.4%

A

0.4%

BBB

12.9%

BB

47.0%

B

21.3%

CCC

3.3%

Not Rated

2.5%

Other

6.2%

Credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor's (S&P), an independent credit rating agency. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P's measures. Further information on S&P's rating methodology may be found at www.standardandpoors.com. Other ratings agencies may rate the same securities differently. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change. "Not Rated" securities are not rated by S&P, but may be rated by other rating agencies and do not necessarily indicate low quality. "Other" includes cash equivalents, equity securities, and certain derivative instruments.

Significant Areas of Investment – (% of Net Assets)

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds

 

78.7%

Investment Companies

 

7.0%

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

6.0%

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

1.7%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

1.5%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.2%

Other

 

4.9%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
       

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-0.41%

1.54%

0.91%

 

1.96%

0.72%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-5.16%

-3.30%

-0.37%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-0.86%

0.71%

0.15%

 

2.72%

1.47%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-1.84%

-0.27%

0.15%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-0.46%

1.54%

1.01%

 

1.85%

0.64%

Class I Shares

 

-0.29%

1.79%

1.16%

 

1.71%

0.47%

Class S Shares

 

-0.21%

1.62%

0.85%

 

2.15%

0.97%

Class T Shares

 

-0.25%

1.71%

1.05%

 

1.97%

0.73%

Barclays U.S. 1-5 year TIPS Index

 

-1.22%

-0.15%

0.15%

 

 

 

Consumer Price Index (CPI) + 2%

 

0.10%

2.73%

2.99%**

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

1st

4th

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Multisector Bond Funds

 

-

24/316

199/214

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month–end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 4.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

  

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Performance

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

High-yield/high-risk bonds, also known as "junk" bonds, involve a greater risk of default and price volatility than U.S. Government and other high quality bonds. High-yield/high-risk bonds can experience sudden and sharp price swings which will affect net asset value.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Holding a meaningful portion of assets in cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The Fund’s inception date — May 13, 2011

** The Consumer Price Index (CPI) + 2% since inception returns are calculated from May 31, 2011.

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$995.90

$3.76

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.37

$3.81

0.75%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$991.40

$7.16

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.95

$7.25

1.43%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$995.40

$3.16

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.97

$3.20

0.63%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$997.10

$2.46

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.67

$2.49

0.49%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$997.90

$1.76

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.38

$1.78

0.35%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$997.50

$2.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.08

$2.09

0.41%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Real Return Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 1.5%

   
 

Mach One 2004-1A ULC, 5.4500%, 5/28/40 (144A)(cost $259,711)

 

$267,600

  

$269,858

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – 1.7%

   

Technology – 1.7%

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman Finance, Ltd., 0%, 11/11/22(a),‡

 

159,000

  

157,113

 
 

Avago Technologies Cayman, Ltd., 3.7500%, 5/6/21

 

158,359

  

157,831

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $315,995)

 

314,944

 

Corporate Bonds – 78.7%

   

Banking – 4.6%

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.2500%, 2/13/18

 

369,000

  

367,155

 
 

American Express Co., 6.8000%, 9/1/66

 

100,000

  

100,750

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 8.0000%µ

 

66,000

  

67,155

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 4.7000%, 7/3/18

 

175,000

  

181,656

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 7.9800%µ

 

125,000

  

129,844

 
  

846,560

 

Basic Industry – 3.5%

   
 

ArcelorMittal, 5.5000%, 2/25/17

 

203,000

  

196,078

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 3.8750%, 4/15/18

 

146,000

  

148,920

 
 

Steel Dynamics, Inc., 6.1250%, 8/15/19

 

286,000

  

288,145

 
  

633,143

 

Brokerage – 0.6%

   
 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 7.5180%, 6/1/66

 

67,000

  

65,493

 
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc., 4.2500%, 4/15/16

 

34,000

  

34,258

 
  

99,751

 

Capital Goods – 5.9%

   
 

ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.0000%, 4/1/18 (144A)§

 

179,000

  

181,237

 
 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.6250%, 4/15/18

 

98,000

  

96,481

 
 

Exelis, Inc., 4.2500%, 10/1/16

 

13,000

  

13,233

 
 

FLIR Systems, Inc., 3.7500%, 9/1/16

 

120,000

  

121,732

 
 

GE Capital Trust I, 6.3750%, 11/15/67

 

70,000

  

72,756

 
 

Hanson, Ltd., 6.1250%, 8/15/16

 

229,000

  

235,011

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.0000%, 6/15/18

 

247,000

  

274,170

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.5000%, 6/15/21

 

77,000

  

89,705

 
  

1,084,325

 

Communications – 11.5%

   
 

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.2500%, 3/15/21

 

271,000

  

281,501

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 3.5790%, 7/23/20 (144A)

 

50,000

  

49,700

 
 

DISH DBS Corp., 4.6250%, 7/15/17

 

200,000

  

204,000

 
 

Entercom Radio LLC, 10.5000%, 12/1/19

 

219,000

  

226,665

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.2500%, 4/15/17

 

74,000

  

77,700

 
 

Frontier Communications Corp., 8.1250%, 10/1/18

 

200,000

  

206,500

 
 

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 6.1250%, 1/15/21

 

202,000

  

209,070

 
 

Nielsen Co. Luxembourg, 5.5000%, 10/1/21 (144A)

 

304,000

  

311,600

 
 

T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.6250%, 11/15/20

 

87,000

  

90,436

 
 

T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.0000%, 3/1/23

 

179,000

  

181,238

 
 

Univision Communications, Inc., 6.7500%, 9/15/22 (144A)

 

260,000

  

269,425

 
  

2,107,835

 

Consumer Cyclical – 24.4%

   
 

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., 5.1250%, 2/15/19

 

264,000

  

266,640

 
 

CalAtlantic Group, Inc., 8.3750%, 5/15/18

 

176,000

  

196,416

 
 

CCM Merger, Inc., 9.1250%, 5/1/19 (144A)

 

160,000

  

167,000

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 3.6250%, 2/15/18

 

154,000

  

155,925

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/1/19

 

110,000

  

110,000

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 4.2500%, 2/3/17

 

325,000

  

332,055

 
 

General Motors Co., 3.5000%, 10/2/18

 

234,000

  

236,349

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.1000%, 1/15/19

 

72,000

  

71,895

 
 

Greektown Holdings LLC/Greektown Mothership Corp., 8.8750%, 3/15/19 (144A)

 

224,000

  

226,240

 
 

JC Penney Corp., Inc., 5.7500%, 2/15/18

 

60,000

  

55,050

 
 

Landry's, Inc., 9.3750%, 5/1/20 (144A)

 

384,000

  

404,160

 
 

Lennar Corp., 4.7500%, 12/15/17

 

250,000

  

256,875

 
 

Meritage Homes Corp., 4.5000%, 3/1/18

 

469,000

  

467,653

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Real Return Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Consumer Cyclical – (continued)

   
 

MGM Resorts International, 7.5000%, 6/1/16

 

$290,000

  

$295,348

 
 

Michael's Stores, Inc., 5.8750%, 12/15/20 (144A)

 

343,000

  

354,576

 
 

Schaeffler Finance BV, 4.2500%, 5/15/21 (144A)

 

200,000

  

198,500

 
 

Schaeffler Holding Finance BV, 6.2500%, 11/15/19 (144A)

 

225,000

  

235,125

 
 

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.0000%, 12/31/18

 

86,000

  

87,720

 
 

ZF North America Capital, Inc., 4.0000%, 4/29/20 (144A)

 

357,000

  

359,945

 
  

4,477,472

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 11.3%

   
 

Capsugel SA, 7.0000%, 5/15/19 (144A)

 

125,000

  

121,875

 
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., 7.2500%, 9/1/16

 

190,000

  

196,650

 
 

FAGE Dairy Industry SA / FAGE USA Dairy Industry, Inc.,

      
 

9.8750%, 2/1/20 (144A)

 

246,000

  

255,840

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc., 6.8750%, 7/15/17

 

220,000

  

234,850

 
 

HCA, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/15/19

 

88,000

  

88,660

 
 

JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 7.2500%, 6/1/21 (144A)

 

223,000

  

221,327

 
 

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC,

      
 

4.8750%, 4/15/20 (144A)

 

234,000

  

225,225

 
 

Owens & Minor, Inc., 4.3750%, 12/15/24

 

144,000

  

142,797

 
 

SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.7500%, 6/1/21

 

173,000

  

156,565

 
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.2500%, 11/1/18

 

414,000

  

435,735

 
  

2,079,524

 

Energy – 3.8%

   
 

Holly Energy Partners LP / Holly Energy Finance Corp., 6.5000%, 3/1/20

 

435,000

  

430,650

 
 

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 5.7000%, 1/5/16

 

2,000

  

2,000

 
 

Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.6500%, 11/15/24

 

57,000

  

47,832

 
 

Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

      
 

5.0000%, 1/15/18 (144A)

 

156,000

  

144,300

 
 

Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

      
 

6.8750%, 2/1/21

 

77,000

  

69,685

 
 

Whiting Petroleum Corp., 5.0000%, 3/15/19

 

1,000

  

755

 
  

695,222

 

Finance Companies – 4.5%

   
 

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

      
 

4.2500%, 7/1/20

 

217,000

  

218,627

 
 

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

      
 

4.6250%, 10/30/20

 

204,000

  

208,845

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.2500%, 3/15/18

 

270,000

  

278,775

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.7500%, 9/1/16 (144A)

 

123,000

  

126,383

 
  

832,630

 

Insurance – 1.5%

   
 

Centene Corp., 5.7500%, 6/1/17

 

266,000

  

273,980

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.8%

   
 

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., 3.6250%, 8/15/20

 

40,000

  

42,500

 
 

Reckson Operating Partnership LP, 6.0000%, 3/31/16

 

288,000

  

290,686

 
  

333,186

 

Technology – 3.3%

   
 

CommScope Holding Co., Inc., 6.6250%, 6/1/20 (144A)

 

284,000

  

287,195

 
 

CommScope, Inc., 4.3750%, 6/15/20 (144A)

 

129,000

  

129,968

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.6250%, 10/15/20

 

177,000

  

179,306

 
  

596,469

 

Transportation – 2.0%

   
 

Eletson Holdings, 9.6250%, 1/15/22 (144A)

 

34,000

  

30,260

 
 

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., 6.7500%, 5/1/19 (144A)

 

137,000

  

125,355

 
 

Florida East Coast Holdings Corp., 9.7500%, 5/1/20 (144A)

 

122,000

  

82,960

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 2.5000%, 3/15/16 (144A)

 

123,000

  

123,213

 
  

361,788

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $14,681,104)

 

14,421,885

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 6.0%

   
 

1.0000%, 9/15/17

 

5,000

  

4,997

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Real Return Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – (continued)

   
 

0.8750%, 10/15/17

 

$8,000

  

$7,976

 
 

1.0000%, 9/15/18

 

174,000

  

172,763

 
 

1.3750%, 9/30/20

 

87,000

  

85,498

 
 

2.2500%, 11/15/25

 

220,000

  

219,510

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/44

 

130,000

  

129,528

 
 

3.0000%, 5/15/45

 

156,000

  

155,287

 
 

2.8750%, 8/15/45

 

29,000

  

28,165

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/45

 

303,000

  

302,089

 

Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $1,112,547)

 

1,105,813

 

Preferred Stocks – 0.2%

   

Capital Markets – 0%

   
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust III, 6.2500%

 

200

  

5,096

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust IV, 6.2500%

 

25

  

634

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust V, 5.7500%

 

6

  

151

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust VIII, 6.4500%

 

10

  

253

 
  

6,134

 

Commercial Banks – 0.2%

   
 

Citigroup Capital XIII, 6.6919%

 

1,350

  

35,087

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $43,710)

 

41,221

 

Investment Companies – 7.0%

   

Money Markets – 7.0%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£ (cost $1,284,325)

 

1,284,325

  

1,284,325

 

Total Investments (total cost $17,697,392) – 95.1%

 

17,438,046

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 4.9%

 

899,172

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$18,337,218

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$14,547,038

 

83.4

%

Germany

 

1,263,431

 

7.3

 

Netherlands

 

427,472

 

2.5

 

Singapore

 

314,944

 

1.8

 

Greece

 

286,100

 

1.6

 

Brazil

 

221,327

 

1.3

 

Luxembourg

 

196,078

 

1.1

 

United Kingdom

 

181,656

 

1.0

 
      

Total

 

$17,438,046

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Real Return Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year TIPS Index

The Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year TIPS Index (also known as Barclays 1-5 Year U.S. Inflation-Linked Treasury Index) measures the performance of U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”) with maturity between one and five years.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

ULC

Unlimited Liability Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $4,901,267, which represents 26.7% of net assets.

  

(a)

All or a portion of this position has not settled, or is not funded. Upon settlement or funding date, interest rates for unsettled or unfunded amounts will be determined. Interest and dividends will not be accrued until time of settlement or funding.

  

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

µ

This variable rate security is a perpetual bond. Perpetual bonds have no contractual maturity date, are not redeemable, and pay an indefinite stream of interest. The coupon rate shown represents the current interest rate.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

1,183,213

8,301,112

(8,200,000)

1,284,325

$1,259

$ 1,284,325

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.0000%, 4/1/18

11/19/13

$

168,591

$

181,237

 

1.0

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Real Return Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 269,858

$ -

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

-

314,944

-

Corporate Bonds

-

14,421,885

-

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

-

1,105,813

-

Preferred Stocks

-

41,221

-

Investment Companies

-

1,284,325

-

Total Assets

$ -

$ 17,438,046

$ -

    
  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Real Return Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

17,697,392

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

16,153,721

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

1,284,325

 
 

Cash

  

4,295

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

352

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Fund shares sold

  

876,829

 
  

Interest

  

216,188

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

250

 
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

249

 
  

Dividends

  

16

 
 

Other assets

  

143

 

Total Assets

 

 

18,536,368

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

157,410

 
  

Professional fees

  

23,625

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

3,873

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

2,998

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

2,425

 
  

Dividends

  

982

 
  

Custodian fees

  

553

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

352

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

154

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

93

 
  

Advisory fees

  

90

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

6,595

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

199,150

 

Net Assets

 

$

18,337,218

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Real Return Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

19,412,320

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

934

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

(816,777)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(259,259)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

18,337,218

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

4,359,996

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

464,406

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.39

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

9.86

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

2,193,800

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

234,789

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

9.34

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

5,995,670

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

637,837

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.40

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

2,300,400

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

246,362

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.34

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

818,340

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

86,985

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.41

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

2,669,012

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

284,935

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

9.37

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/95.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Real Return Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

337,273

 
 

Dividends

 

2,386

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

1,259

 

Total Investment Income

 

340,918

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

46,107

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

3,831

 
  

Class C Shares

 

9,895

 
  

Class S Shares

 

1,047

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

3,364

 
  

Class S Shares

 

1,047

 
  

Class T Shares

 

3,490

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class I Shares

 

45

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

156

 
  

Class C Shares

 

139

 
  

Class D Shares

 

899

 
  

Class I Shares

 

74

 
  

Class S Shares

 

19

 
  

Class T Shares

 

71

 
 

Registration fees

 

26,651

 
 

Professional fees

 

23,384

 
 

Accounting systems fee

 

9,645

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

5,624

 
 

Custodian fees

 

2,000

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

797

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

186

 
 

Other expenses

 

150

 

Total Expenses

 

138,621

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(82,146)

 

Net Expenses

 

56,475

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

284,443

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments

 

(100,003)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(100,003)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(250,507)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(250,507)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(66,067)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Real Return Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

284,443

 

$

525,993

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(100,003)

  

(217,482)

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(250,507)

  

(324,399)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(66,067)

 

 

(15,888)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
 

Dividends from Net Investment Income

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(51,319)

  

(88,909)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(28,563)

  

(60,891)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(96,631)

  

(168,497)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(41,663)

  

(90,770)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(15,506)

  

(32,555)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(50,825)

  

(99,557)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(284,507)

 

 

(541,179)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

2,174,214

  

(336,948)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

216,562

  

18,116

 
  

Class D Shares

 

1,801,499

  

(2,356,008)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

99,437

  

28,954

 
  

Class S Shares

 

15,537

  

(1,233,374)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(36,491)

  

254,786

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

4,270,758

 

 

(3,624,474)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

3,920,184

 

 

(4,181,541)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

14,417,034

  

18,598,575

 

 

End of period

$

18,337,218

 

$

14,417,034

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

934

 

$

998

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Real Return Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

2011(1)(2)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.59

 

 

$9.94

 

 

$9.64

 

 

$9.55

 

 

$9.95

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.16(3)

  

0.35(3)

  

0.26(3)

  

0.17

  

0.01

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.33)

  

0.29

  

0.07

  

(0.32)

  

(0.09)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.04)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.55

 

 

0.24

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.16)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.09)

  

(0.04)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(0.05)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

  

  

(0.06)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.15)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.39

  

$9.59

  

$9.94

  

$9.64

  

$9.55

  

$9.95

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.41)%

 

 

0.18%

 

 

5.81%

 

 

2.48%

 

 

(3.09)%

 

 

(0.50)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$4,360

  

$2,252

  

$2,677

  

$2,054

  

$6,759

  

$6,660

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,981

  

$2,372

  

$2,280

  

$3,351

  

$6,973

  

$6,635

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.61%

  

1.96%

  

2.15%

  

2.71%

  

2.25%

  

5.68%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.75%

  

0.84%

  

1.01%

  

1.15%

  

1.26%

  

1.27%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3.42%

  

3.65%

  

2.63%

  

0.60%

  

1.24%

  

3.21%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

86%

  

91%

  

112%(4)

  

45%

  

6%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

2011(1)(2)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.55

 

 

$9.89

 

 

$9.59

 

 

$9.48

 

 

$9.94

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(3)

  

0.28(3)

  

0.18(3)

  

(0.10)

  

(0.05)

  

0.03

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.33)

  

0.30

  

0.26

  

(0.33)

  

(0.09)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

0.48

 

 

0.16

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.18)

  

(0.03)

  

(0.03)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(0.05)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

  

  

(0.02)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.13)

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.34

  

$9.55

  

$9.89

  

$9.59

  

$9.48

  

$9.94

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.86)%

 

 

(0.48)%

 

 

5.04%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

(3.80)%

 

 

(0.60)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,194

  

$2,023

  

$2,077

  

$1,978

  

$6,400

  

$6,627

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,106

  

$2,022

  

$2,024

  

$3,182

  

$6,492

  

$6,616

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.35%

  

2.72%

  

2.90%

  

3.52%

  

2.95%

  

6.43%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.43%

  

1.58%

  

1.76%

  

1.90%

  

2.01%

  

2.02%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.70%

  

2.91%

  

1.84%

  

(0.16)%

  

0.51%

  

2.46%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

86%

  

91%

  

112%(4)

  

45%

  

6%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) The Fund included the accounts of both Janus Real Return Allocation Fund and Janus Real Return Subsidiary, Ltd. from May 13, 2011 (inception date) through October 15, 2012.

(2) Period from May 13, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(3) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(4) The increase in the portfolio turnover rate was due to a restructuring of the Fund’s portfolio as a result of a change in its principal investment strategies.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Real Return Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

2011(1)(2)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.61

 

 

$9.95

 

 

$9.65

 

 

$9.56

 

 

$9.95

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.17(3)

  

0.36(3)

  

0.27(3)

  

0.18

  

0.03

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.32)

  

0.29

  

0.07

  

(0.33)

  

(0.09)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.04)

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.56

 

 

0.25

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.38)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.10)

  

(0.04)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(0.05)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

  

  

(0.06)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.38)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.40

  

$9.61

  

$9.95

  

$9.65

  

$9.56

  

$9.95

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.46)%

 

 

0.38%

 

 

5.91%

 

 

2.59%

 

 

(3.02)%

 

 

(0.50)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,996

  

$4,306

  

$6,842

  

$4,431

  

$7,632

  

$6,954

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$5,468

  

$4,422

  

$5,771

  

$4,876

  

$7,558

  

$6,832

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.55%

  

1.85%

  

2.08%

  

2.98%

  

2.25%

  

5.96%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.63%

  

0.74%

  

0.91%

  

1.00%

  

1.14%

  

1.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3.51%

  

3.71%

  

2.76%

  

0.97%

  

1.40%

  

3.24%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

86%

  

91%

  

112%(4)

  

45%

  

6%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

2011(1)(2)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.54

 

 

$9.89

 

 

$9.59

 

 

$9.57

 

 

$9.95

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.17(3)

  

0.38(3)

  

0.28(3)

  

0.27

  

0.04

  

0.05

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.34)

  

0.30

  

(5)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.10)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.58

 

 

0.27

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.39)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.16)

  

(0.04)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(0.05)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

  

  

(0.09)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.17)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

(0.25)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.34

  

$9.54

  

$9.89

  

$9.59

  

$9.57

  

$9.95

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.29)%

 

 

0.42%

 

 

6.08%

 

 

2.77%

 

 

(2.86)%

 

 

(0.50)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,300

  

$2,251

  

$2,302

  

$2,195

  

$6,650

  

$6,797

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,281

  

$2,257

  

$2,241

  

$3,457

  

$6,738

  

$6,658

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.41%

  

1.71%

  

1.88%

  

2.47%

  

1.93%

  

5.43%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.49%

  

0.57%

  

0.77%

  

0.90%

  

1.01%

  

1.02%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3.63%

  

3.91%

  

2.84%

  

0.89%

  

1.50%

  

3.47%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

86%

  

91%

  

112%(4)

  

45%

  

6%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) The Fund included the accounts of both Janus Real Return Allocation Fund and Janus Real Return Subsidiary, Ltd. from May 13, 2011 (inception date) through October 15, 2012.

(2) Period from May 13, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(3) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(4) The increase in the portfolio turnover rate was due to a restructuring of the Fund’s portfolio as a result of a change in its principal investment strategies.

(5) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Real Return Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

2011(1)(2)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.61

 

 

$9.96

 

 

$9.65

 

 

$9.53

 

 

$9.95

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.18(3)

  

0.33(3)

  

0.24(3)

  

0.13

  

(4)

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.34)

  

0.31

  

0.11

  

(0.33)

  

(0.09)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.55

 

 

0.24

 

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.18)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.24)

  

(0.08)

  

(0.04)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(0.05)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

  

  

(0.04)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.24)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.41

  

$9.61

  

$9.96

  

$9.65

  

$9.53

  

$9.95

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.21)%

 

 

(0.05)%

 

 

5.77%

 

 

2.51%

 

 

(3.33)%

 

 

(0.50)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$818

  

$821

  

$2,097

  

$1,984

  

$6,412

  

$6,632

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$819

  

$957

  

$2,042

  

$3,207

  

$6,502

  

$6,618

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.92%

  

2.15%

  

2.37%

  

2.70%

  

2.43%

  

5.93%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.35%

  

1.08%

  

1.14%

  

1.19%

  

1.45%

  

1.52%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3.76%

  

3.32%

  

2.47%

  

0.56%

  

1.07%

  

2.96%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

86%

  

91%

  

112%(5)

  

45%

  

6%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013(1)

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

2011(1)(2)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$9.57

 

 

$9.92

 

 

$9.61

 

 

$9.55

 

 

$9.95

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.18(3)

  

0.36(3)

  

0.27(3)

  

0.22

  

0.02

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.34)

  

0.30

  

0.04

  

(0.33)

  

(0.09)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.02)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.57

 

 

0.26

 

 

(0.31)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.18)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.04)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

  

  

  

(0.05)

  

 
  

Return of capital

 

  

  

  

(0.07)

  

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.18)

 

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$9.37

  

$9.57

  

$9.92

  

$9.61

  

$9.55

  

$9.95

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.25)%

 

 

0.18%

 

 

6.01%

 

 

2.76%

 

 

(3.09)%

 

 

(0.50)%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,669

  

$2,765

  

$2,603

  

$2,028

  

$6,545

  

$6,641

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,735

  

$2,638

  

$2,694

  

$3,323

  

$6,633

  

$6,623

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.66%

  

1.97%

  

2.16%

  

2.48%

  

2.17%

  

5.68%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.41%

  

0.82%

  

0.92%

  

0.94%

  

1.20%

  

1.27%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

3.70%

  

3.67%

  

2.70%

  

0.83%

  

1.31%

  

3.21%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

40%

  

86%

  

91%

  

112%(5)

  

45%

  

6%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) The Fund included the accounts of both Janus Real Return Allocation Fund and Janus Real Return Subsidiary, Ltd. from May 13, 2011 (inception date) through October 15, 2012.

(2) Period from May 13, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(3) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(4) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(5) The increase in the portfolio turnover rate was due to a restructuring of the Fund’s portfolio as a result of a change in its principal investment strategies.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Real Return Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Real Return Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis,

  

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Janus Real Return Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of December 31, 2015.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Real Return Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $1 Billion

0.55

Next $4 Billion

0.53

Over $5 Billion

0.50

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.47%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets,

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Class A Shares include a 4.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $550.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $18.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

52

%

10

%

 

Class C Shares

89

 

11

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

94

 

12

  

Class S Shares

100

 

5

  

Class T Shares

80

 

12

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 17,715,371

$ 49,489

$ (326,814)

$ (277,325)

    
  

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Janus Real Return Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

     

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
 

No Expiration

  
 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$ (401,645)

$ (7,195)

$ (408,840)

 

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

264,109

$ 2,500,473

 

6,458

$ 64,062

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5,380

50,960

 

9,169

88,909

Shares repurchased

(39,859)

(377,219)

 

(50,250)

(489,919)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

229,630

$ 2,174,214

 

(34,623)

$ (336,948)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

20,083

$ 190,102

 

3,439

$ 32,891

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,028

28,563

 

6,308

60,855

Shares repurchased

(222)

(2,103)

 

(7,826)

(75,630)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

22,889

$ 216,562

 

1,921

$ 18,116

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

339,166

$ 3,222,818

 

202,551

$ 1,966,629

Reinvested dividends and distributions

10,002

94,874

 

16,758

162,779

Shares repurchased

(159,531)

(1,516,193)

 

(458,513)

(4,485,416)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

189,637

$ 1,801,499

 

(239,204)

$ (2,356,008)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

11,109

$ 104,690

 

1,254

$ 12,114

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,418

41,663

 

9,414

90,770

Shares repurchased

(5,031)

(46,916)

 

(7,670)

(73,930)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

10,496

$ 99,437

 

2,998

$ 28,954

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ 31

 

-

$ -

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,631

15,506

 

3,346

32,555

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

(128,651)

(1,265,929)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,631

$ 15,537

 

(125,305)

$ (1,233,374)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

10,367

$ 98,207

 

30,340

$ 293,725

Reinvested dividends and distributions

5,339

50,523

 

10,248

99,114

Shares repurchased

(19,603)

(185,221)

 

(14,218)

(138,053)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(3,897)

$ (36,491)

 

26,370

$ 254,786

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$ 6,598,558

$ 3,374,278

$ 2,840,982

$ 2,547,533

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Notes

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

16

Financial Highlights

17

Notes to Financial Statements

21

Additional Information

32

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe a bottom-up, fundamentally driven investment process can generate risk-adjusted outperformance and capital preservation over time. Our comprehensive, bottom-up view drives decision-making at a macro level, enabling us to make informed risk and sector allocation decisions.

  

Mayur Saigal

co-portfolio manager

Gibson Smith

co-portfolio manager

Darrell Watters

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Short-Term Bond Fund’s Class T Shares returned
-0.40%, compared with -0.07% for its benchmark, the Barclays 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index.

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

During the period, fixed income markets continued to grapple with potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies. Volatility emanating from China, as that country struggled with slowing growth, caused the Federal Reserve (Fed) to delay raising rates at its September meeting. Improving jobs data increased expectations of a December increase, which ultimately occurred. This sent the yield on the 2-year Treasury above 1%. The yield on the 10-year, however, dipped as inflation data remained muted.

Investment-grade corporate spreads widened in late summer but later retreated as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. High-yield credits, on the other hand, widened considerably. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Barclays
1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index during the six-month period. Conditions in fixed income markets during the period, in our view, continued to merit defensive positioning. Among the factors that concern us most are company actions indicative of the later stages of a credit cycle and alarmingly low market liquidity. The Fund’s duration finished the period below that of the benchmark, and we decreased our corporate credit allocation, although we sought to take advantage of the spread widening in specific issues that continue to exhibit solid fundamentals. Our corporate credit weighting and security selection highlights our continued defensive stance, and we are concentrating our remaining holdings on higher-quality issuers.

On an asset class basis, the largest relative detractor was security selection within high-yield corporate credit. However, our out-of-benchmark allocation and spread carry, a measure of excess income generated by the Fund’s holdings, partially offset the security selection. For context, our high-yield exposure is comprised almost entirely of the upper tier of this segment. Our cash holdings also detracted from performance. Cash is a residual component of our day-to-day investing and is not used as a source of returns.

Our investment-grade corporate credit allocation was the leading asset class contributor, driven by spread carry. Other relative contributors included our out-of-index allocations to bank loans and asset-backed securities (ABS).

On a credit sector basis, our allocations to independent and midstream energy were the largest detractors from relative performance. During the period, energy prices, namely crude oil, experienced another leg down, with North American benchmark crude falling below $36 per barrel in intraday trading. One company that impacted Fund performance was Chesapeake Energy. While Chesapeake Energy, a major natural gas producer with some oil assets, has achieved productivity gains to help combat the weak price environment, we exited the position during the period.

Security selection within pharmaceuticals also weighed on performance, with Valeant Pharmaceuticals as a leading individual detractor. Our original thesis was that Valeant would be upgraded based on the growth through acquisition, improving demand and the underlying improvement in pricing. However, accusations against the company brought into question the management team’s credibility, decision process, and ethics. Given the inherent volatility and potential for even greater downside risk amid suspicion of fraudulent activity, we believed it prudent to

  

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exit the position after management was unable to provide appropriate clarity and it appeared our thesis was compromised. By exiting the position, we believe we exhibited our commitment to clients of a strong sell discipline, and mitigated any potential further downside risk.

Relative credit sector contributors included technology and finance companies, as well as our overweight allocation to banking. On an issuer basis, banking and payment technology company Fidelity National Information Services was the leading contributor. We like the company’s solid business model, which can remain stable in a tepid economic environment. We believe that management has the opportunity to better penetrate its customer base and can use free cash flow to pay down debt.

OUTLOOK

We believe that many of the clouds that hung over fixed income markets in 2015 remain with us. As such, we consider it prudent to maintain a defensive stance within our portfolios. Yes, the Fed removed lingering uncertainty about whether it would raise interest rates, but the timing of future hikes is a matter of debate. It is our view that neither the economic growth nor the four 0.25% increases that the Fed projects such growth merits in 2016 will come to fruition.

While the change in nonfarm payrolls rebounded after subpar late-summer readings, and the unemployment rate, at 5%, is roughly what the Fed considers optimal, the other part of its dual mandate – inflation – remains frustratingly low. It is difficult to identify future sources of inflationary pressure. Hourly wage growth is mired in the 2% to 2.5% range and there are only incipient signs that consumers are spending a portion of their “gasoline dividend,” while much of the windfall created by multi-year lows in energy prices is finding its way into savings. Weak global growth and a strengthening U.S. dollar could further keep upward price pressure at bay.

Company developments, we believe, validate our view that we are in the later stages of the credit cycle. Shareholder-friendly activities continue and balance sheet strength has become more fleeting across a range of sectors, most notably energy. A chief concern is that much of the financial engineering that has occurred is aimed at compensating for lower revenue growth. With economic acceleration remaining elusive and rates still low, we expect management teams to continue to purchase growth, with these acquisitions often financed by debt issuance. We see less room for margin expansion, and with extended balance sheets, suboptimal results may be met with harsh market reaction.

Given this environment, we have minimized our exposure to the riskiest tiers of high-yield credit as we suspect the market may experience an uptick in defaults. Instead, we have increased our credit allocation by focusing on high-yield issuers with higher ratings.

Despite the Fed’s move away from its zero-interest-rate policy, fixed income markets are no less fraught with risks. The potential price dislocations associated with illiquid markets becomes more of a threat as stretched balance sheets and low growth may lead to earnings misses and investor redemptions. We believe that security avoidance will be a central driver of performance as the asymmetric risk of holding risky credits far outweighs the potential upside. Perhaps at no other time since the economy emerged from the financial crisis have our core tenets of capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns been so essential to meeting the investment goals of our clients.

Thank you for your investment in Janus Short-Term Bond Fund.

  

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Fund Profile

 

 

30-day Current Yield*

Without
Reimbursement

With
Reimbursement

Class A Shares NAV

1.04%

1.14%

Class A Shares MOP

1.01%

1.11%

Class C Shares**

0.29%

0.38%

Class D Shares

1.19%

1.30%

Class I Shares

1.31%

1.40%

Class N Shares

1.35%

1.45%

Class S Shares

0.85%

0.95%

Class T Shares

1.11%

1.20%

Weighted Average Maturity

2.0 Years

Average Effective Duration***

1.6 Years

* Yield will fluctuate

  

** Does not include the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge.

*** A theoretical measure of price volatility

 
  

Ratings Summary - (% of Total Investments)

 

AAA

1.7%

AA

37.5%

A

9.4%

BBB

35.6%

BB

9.2%

B

0.4%

Not Rated

4.9%

Other

1.3%

Credit ratings provided by Standard & Poor's (S&P), an independent credit rating agency. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P's measures. Further information on S&P's rating methodology may be found at www.standardandpoors.com. Other ratings agencies may rate the same securities differently. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change. "Not Rated" securities are not rated by S&P, but may be rated by other rating agencies and do not necessarily indicate low quality. "Other" includes cash equivalents, equity securities, and certain derivative instruments.

Significant Areas of Investment (% of Net Assets)

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Corporate Bonds

 

53.5%

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

33.9%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

7.1%

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

4.2%

Investment Companies

 

2.6%

Other

 

(1.3)%

  

100.0%

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

           
          
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-0.43%

0.13%

1.35%

3.11%

3.74%

 

0.90%

0.79%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-2.98%

-2.44%

0.83%

2.61%

3.53%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-0.43%

-0.25%

0.66%

2.45%

3.06%

 

1.67%

1.55%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-1.43%

-1.25%

0.66%

2.45%

3.06%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-0.35%

0.29%

1.48%

3.32%

4.10%

 

0.76%

0.64%

Class I Shares

 

-0.30%

0.38%

1.59%

3.26%

3.97%

 

0.65%

0.55%

Class N Shares

 

-0.28%

0.44%

1.37%

3.26%

4.07%

 

0.59%

0.49%

Class S Shares

 

-0.10%

0.37%

1.24%

2.90%

3.57%

 

1.09%

0.99%

Class T Shares

 

-0.40%

0.19%

1.37%

3.26%

4.07%

 

0.84%

0.74%

Barclays 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index

 

-0.07%

0.65%

0.98%

2.74%

4.11%**

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

3rd

3rd

2nd

2nd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Short-Term Bond Funds

 

-

339/575

270/484

127/418

67/176

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month–end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 2.50%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.
  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

High-yield/high-risk bonds, also known as "junk" bonds, involve a greater risk of default and price volatility than U.S. Government and other high quality bonds. High-yield/high-risk bonds can experience sudden and sharp price swings which will affect net asset value.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares, the initial share class (renamed Class T Shares effective February 16, 2010), calculated using the fees and expenses of each respective share class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return or yield, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

Effective December 31, 2015, Mayur Saigal, Gibson Smith and Darrell Watters are Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund.

*The Fund’s inception date – September 1, 1992

**The Barclays 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Index’s since inception returns are calculated from August 31, 1992.

(1) Closed to certain new investors. 

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$995.70

$4.06

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.06

$4.12

0.81%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$995.70

$7.37

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.75

$7.46

1.47%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$996.50

$3.26

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.87

$3.30

0.65%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$997.00

$2.76

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.37

$2.80

0.55%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$997.20

$2.51

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.62

$2.54

0.50%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$999.00

$4.02

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.11

$4.06

0.80%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$996.00

$3.71

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

$3.76

0.74%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 7.1%

   
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2012-2, 3.3800%, 4/9/18

 

$18,377,000

  

$18,591,713

 
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2012-4, 1.9300%, 8/8/18

 

17,141,000

  

17,171,400

 
 

Americredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2014-4, 1.8700%, 12/9/19

 

6,968,000

  

6,941,883

 
 

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2015-1, 2.1000%, 1/21/20

 

8,224,000

  

8,156,232

 
 

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-GC25, 1.4850%, 10/10/47

 

1,818,171

  

1,800,213

 
 

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-GC27, 1.3530%, 2/10/48

 

3,071,730

  

3,030,601

 
 

COMM 2014-CCRE19 Mortgage Trust, 1.4150%, 8/10/47

 

2,304,227

  

2,279,786

 
 

COMM 2014-CCRE20 Mortgage Trust, 1.3240%, 11/10/47

 

1,748,176

  

1,705,593

 
 

COMM 2014-UBS4 Mortgage Trust, 1.3090%, 8/10/47

 

2,163,779

  

2,139,092

 
 

COMM 2014-UBS6 Mortgage Trust, 1.4450%, 12/10/47

 

1,831,741

  

1,814,095

 
 

COMM 2015-CCRE25 Mortgage Trust, 1.7370%, 8/10/48

 

2,581,566

  

2,566,711

 
 

COMM 2015-DC1 Mortgage Trust, 1.4880%, 2/10/48

 

3,023,470

  

2,999,192

 
 

COMM 2015-LC19 Mortgage Trust, 1.3990%, 2/10/48

 

2,419,273

  

2,395,427

 
 

Csail 2015-C2 Commercial Mortgage Trust, 1.4544%, 6/15/57

 

2,158,896

  

2,132,924

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2014-GC24, 1.5090%, 9/10/47

 

1,713,258

  

1,698,857

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2014-GC26, 1.4340%, 11/10/47

 

3,057,640

  

3,024,682

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-GC28, 1.5280%, 2/10/48

 

1,836,794

  

1,819,475

 
 

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2014-C26, 1.5962%, 1/15/48

 

2,120,810

  

2,094,654

 
 

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C27, 1.4137%, 2/15/48

 

1,900,301

  

1,870,568

 
 

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C28, 1.4451%, 10/15/48

 

2,505,139

  

2,467,185

 
 

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C30, 1.7384%, 7/15/48

 

2,387,284

  

2,364,243

 
 

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2015-C25,

      
 

1.6150%, 10/15/48

 

4,604,330

  

4,551,591

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2012-5, 3.3000%, 9/17/18

 

11,743,000

  

11,904,051

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2012-6, 1.9400%, 3/15/18

 

7,174,663

  

7,184,362

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-1, 1.9700%, 11/15/19

 

15,770,000

  

15,793,135

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-2, 1.8300%, 1/15/20

 

13,923,000

  

13,863,993

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-4, 2.2600%, 6/15/20

 

13,447,000

  

13,442,255

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-5, 2.7400%, 12/15/21

 

7,651,000

  

7,587,476

 
 

SMART ABS Series 2012-4US Trust, 0.9700%, 3/14/17

 

588,470

  

588,058

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-LC18, 1.4370%, 12/15/47

 

1,796,177

  

1,776,570

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-C27, 1.7300%, 2/15/48

 

1,925,124

  

1,911,590

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-LC20, 1.4710%, 4/15/50

 

1,879,980

  

1,858,326

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-Lc22, 1.6390%, 9/15/58

 

2,588,209

  

2,562,689

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NXS3, 1.5040%, 9/15/57

 

3,597,528

  

3,554,288

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-SG1, 1.5680%, 12/1/47

 

2,217,551

  

2,198,701

 
 

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-C21, 1.4130%, 8/15/47

 

1,669,030

  

1,657,019

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $180,550,354)

 

179,498,630

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – 4.2%

   

Asset-Backed Securities – 0.9%

   
 

530 Fifth Acquisition Defeased Promissory Note B, 6.4400%, 2/11/16‡,ß

 

23,319,709

  

23,402,054

 

Communications – 0.2%

   
 

CCO Safari III LLC, 3.5000%, 1/24/23

 

5,598,000

  

5,586,356

 

Consumer Cyclical – 0.6%

   
 

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, 3.5000%, 10/26/20

 

14,432,823

  

14,392,266

 

Energy – 0.1%

   
 

Chief Exploration & Development LLC, 7.5000%, 5/16/21

 

1,880,000

  

1,253,340

 

Finance Companies – 0.1%

   
 

RPI Finance Trust, 3.5000%, 11/9/20

 

2,121,925

  

2,115,987

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.3%

   
 

ESH Hospitality, Inc., 5.0000%, 6/24/19

 

7,377,878

  

7,396,323

 

Technology – 2.0%

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman Finance, Ltd., 0%, 11/11/22(a),‡

 

26,197,000

  

25,886,042

 
 

Avago Technologies Cayman, Ltd., 3.7500%, 5/6/21

 

25,794,355

  

25,708,460

 
  

51,594,502

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $106,588,157)

 

105,740,828

 

Corporate Bonds – 53.5%

   

Banking – 16.0%

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.1250%, 1/15/16

 

6,876,000

  

6,876,000

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.6000%, 5/21/18

 

13,660,000

  

13,660,000

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

7


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Banking – (continued)

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 3.2500%, 11/5/18

 

$13,106,000

  

$12,860,262

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.0000%, 12/31/18

 

12,062,000

  

13,207,890

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 1.2500%, 1/11/16

 

17,753,000

  

17,754,349

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 3.6250%, 3/17/16

 

21,327,000

  

21,436,706

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 6.0500%, 5/16/16

 

3,215,000

  

3,268,019

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 3.7500%, 7/12/16

 

6,751,000

  

6,835,651

 
 

Bank of America NA, 1.6500%, 3/26/18

 

19,837,000

  

19,687,786

 
 

Bank of America NA, 1.7500%, 6/5/18

 

13,242,000

  

13,156,867

 
 

Citigroup, Inc., 1.8500%, 11/24/17

 

30,833,000

  

30,787,490

 
 

Citizens Bank NA, 2.3000%, 12/3/18

 

15,993,000

  

15,974,112

 
 

Discover Bank, 2.6000%, 11/13/18

 

7,921,000

  

7,914,671

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.6250%, 2/7/16

 

32,858,000

  

32,941,295

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.6250%, 1/15/17

 

11,795,000

  

12,251,172

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2.7500%, 9/15/20

 

6,728,000

  

6,723,580

 
 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.1250%, 1/15/16

 

14,181,000

  

14,188,076

 
 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 2.3750%, 1/13/17

 

1,036,000

  

1,039,369

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 3.8000%, 4/29/16

 

6,866,000

  

6,924,121

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 1.8750%, 1/5/18

 

12,422,000

  

12,409,802

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 1.0564%, 7/23/19

 

28,554,000

  

28,303,153

 
 

PNC Bank NA, 1.6000%, 6/1/18

 

27,058,000

  

26,856,174

 
 

PNC Bank NA, 1.8500%, 7/20/18

 

9,919,000

  

9,899,608

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 1.8750%, 3/31/17

 

25,897,000

  

25,788,621

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 4.7000%, 7/3/18

 

17,537,000

  

18,204,020

 
 

Synchrony Financial, 1.8750%, 8/15/17

 

7,770,000

  

7,734,382

 
 

UBS AG, 1.8000%, 3/26/18

 

17,091,000

  

17,062,390

 
  

403,745,566

 

Basic Industry – 2.6%

   
 

Albemarle Corp., 3.0000%, 12/1/19

 

12,049,000

  

11,818,346

 
 

ArcelorMittal, 5.5000%, 2/25/17

 

18,832,000

  

18,189,829

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 3.8750%, 4/15/18

 

12,513,000

  

12,763,260

 
 

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC / Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP,

      
 

1.7000%, 5/1/18 (144A)

 

13,900,000

  

13,726,625

 
 

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC / Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP,

      
 

2.4500%, 5/1/20 (144A)

 

8,140,000

  

8,039,829

 
  

64,537,889

 

Brokerage – 1.2%

   
 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 2.7500%, 12/1/20

 

6,622,000

  

6,620,358

 
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc., 4.2500%, 4/15/16

 

24,909,000

  

25,098,333

 
  

31,718,691

 

Capital Goods – 3.4%

   
 

CNH Industrial America LLC, 7.2500%, 1/15/16

 

2,026,000

  

2,028,532

 
 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.6250%, 4/15/18

 

3,082,000

  

3,034,229

 
 

Exelis, Inc., 4.2500%, 10/1/16

 

10,061,000

  

10,241,504

 
 

FLIR Systems, Inc., 3.7500%, 9/1/16

 

19,469,000

  

19,750,054

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 5.0000%, 1/8/16

 

10,220,000

  

10,222,453

 
 

Hanson, Ltd., 6.1250%, 8/15/16

 

674,000

  

691,692

 
 

Harris Corp., 1.9990%, 4/27/18

 

10,203,000

  

10,088,379

 
 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 1.7031%, 6/30/17

 

14,915,000

  

14,811,236

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.0000%, 6/15/18

 

12,554,000

  

13,934,940

 
  

84,803,019

 

Communications – 2.2%

   
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 3.5790%, 7/23/20 (144A)

 

9,445,000

  

9,388,415

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.4640%, 7/23/22 (144A)

 

17,617,000

  

17,555,517

 
 

Level 3 Financing, Inc., 7.0000%, 6/1/20

 

7,171,000

  

7,493,695

 
 

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 0.8575%, 4/15/16 (144A)

 

11,808,000

  

11,801,883

 
 

Verizon Communications, Inc., 2.5000%, 9/15/16

 

10,020,000

  

10,098,186

 
  

56,337,696

 

Consumer Cyclical – 4.6%

   
 

CVS Health Corp., 1.9000%, 7/20/18

 

19,478,000

  

19,466,372

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Consumer Cyclical – (continued)

   
 

DR Horton, Inc., 5.6250%, 1/15/16

 

$8,461,000

  

$8,461,000

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.9840%, 6/15/16

 

13,088,000

  

13,233,290

 
 

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.5510%, 10/5/18

 

12,614,000

  

12,524,428

 
 

General Motors Co., 3.5000%, 10/2/18

 

23,596,000

  

23,832,904

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.7500%, 5/15/16

 

15,843,000

  

15,889,325

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.1000%, 1/15/19

 

2,722,000

  

2,718,045

 
 

GLP Capital LP / GLP Financing II, Inc., 4.3750%, 11/1/18

 

8,405,000

  

8,320,950

 
 

Hanesbrands, Inc., 6.3750%, 12/15/20

 

8,200,000

  

8,487,000

 
 

Meritage Homes Corp., 4.5000%, 3/1/18

 

3,398,000

  

3,398,000

 
  

116,331,314

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 7.3%

   
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 1.8500%, 3/1/17

 

20,163,000

  

20,199,152

 
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 2.3500%, 3/12/18

 

23,524,000

  

23,548,512

 
 

Actavis, Inc., 1.8750%, 10/1/17

 

7,221,000

  

7,212,400

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 1.6000%, 6/30/17 (144A)

 

16,223,000

  

16,176,002

 
 

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA / Mallinckrodt CB LLC,

      
 

4.8750%, 4/15/20 (144A)

 

13,870,000

  

13,349,875

 
 

Mylan, Inc., 1.3500%, 11/29/16

 

12,072,000

  

11,970,776

 
 

Perrigo Co. PLC, 1.3000%, 11/8/16

 

30,418,000

  

30,202,884

 
 

SABMiller Holdings, Inc., 1.0189%, 8/1/18 (144A)

 

26,359,000

  

26,150,790

 
 

Wm Wrigley Jr Co., 1.4000%, 10/21/16 (144A)

 

14,289,000

  

14,274,297

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 1.4500%, 4/1/17

 

9,887,000

  

9,838,850

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 2.0000%, 4/1/18

 

10,282,000

  

10,218,653

 
  

183,142,191

 

Electric – 1.6%

   
 

PPL WEM, Ltd. / Western Power Distribution, Ltd., 3.9000%, 5/1/16 (144A)

 

41,287,000

  

41,451,859

 

Energy – 4.2%

   
 

Enbridge, Inc., 0.8662%, 6/2/17

 

6,563,000

  

6,427,953

 
 

EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 2.7000%, 4/1/19

 

5,892,000

  

5,375,926

 
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 2.6500%, 2/1/19

 

10,544,000

  

9,747,654

 
 

Kinder Morgan Finance Co. LLC, 5.7000%, 1/5/16

 

8,277,000

  

8,277,000

 
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 3.0500%, 12/1/19

 

26,374,000

  

24,409,480

 
 

Rowan Cos., Inc., 5.0000%, 9/1/17

 

16,446,000

  

16,322,310

 
 

Shell International Finance BV, 1.6250%, 11/10/18

 

26,294,000

  

26,148,989

 
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 2.9500%, 9/25/18

 

9,386,000

  

9,222,308

 
  

105,931,620

 

Finance Companies – 3.0%

   
 

AerCap Ireland Capital, Ltd. / AerCap Global Aviation Trust,

      
 

2.7500%, 5/15/17

 

14,201,000

  

14,112,244

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.0000%, 5/15/17

 

40,083,000

  

41,285,490

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 2.4620%, 6/15/16

 

7,069,000

  

7,051,327

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.7500%, 9/1/16 (144A)

 

11,898,000

  

12,225,195

 
  

74,674,256

 

Industrial – 0.2%

   
 

Cintas Corp. No 2, 2.8500%, 6/1/16

 

5,088,000

  

5,108,103

 

Insurance – 0.7%

   
 

ACE INA Holdings, Inc., 2.3000%, 11/3/20

 

15,277,000

  

15,167,143

 
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc., 4.5000%, 5/30/20

 

2,698,000

  

2,751,960

 
  

17,919,103

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.8%

   
 

Reckson Operating Partnership LP, 6.0000%, 3/31/16

 

19,435,000

  

19,616,270

 

Technology – 4.4%

   
 

CommScope Holding Co., Inc., 6.6250%, 6/1/20 (144A)

 

3,198,000

  

3,233,977

 
 

CommScope, Inc., 4.3750%, 6/15/20 (144A)

 

9,880,000

  

9,954,100

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 2.8500%, 10/15/18

 

26,247,000

  

26,339,678

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.6250%, 10/15/20

 

12,705,000

  

12,870,508

 
 

Molex Electronic Technologies LLC, 2.8780%, 4/15/20 (144A)

 

11,166,000

  

10,879,145

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 3.7500%, 11/15/18

 

21,099,000

  

20,940,757

 
 

TSMC Global, Ltd., 0.9500%, 4/3/16 (144A)

 

11,939,000

  

11,915,003

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Technology – (continued)

   
 

TSMC Global, Ltd., 1.6250%, 4/3/18 (144A)

 

$13,969,000

  

$13,691,366

 
  

109,824,534

 

Transportation – 1.3%

   
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 2.5000%, 3/15/16 (144A)

 

15,907,000

  

15,934,519

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 3.2000%, 7/15/20 (144A)

 

16,908,000

  

16,738,328

 
  

32,672,847

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $1,357,156,185)

 

1,347,814,958

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 33.9%

   
 

0.5000%, 8/31/16

 

68,773,000

  

68,695,080

 
 

0.8750%, 9/15/16

 

11,538,000

  

11,552,422

 
 

0.5000%, 9/30/16

 

44,509,000

  

44,437,697

 
 

0.3750%, 10/31/16

 

14,853,000

  

14,807,164

 
 

0.5000%, 11/30/16

 

24,053,000

  

23,989,115

 
 

0.6250%, 12/31/16

 

120,927,000

  

120,641,876

 
 

0.5000%, 3/31/17

 

40,239,000

  

40,055,108

 
 

0.6250%, 6/30/17

 

14,441,000

  

14,368,232

 
 

0.7500%, 6/30/17

 

10,191,000

  

10,159,153

 
 

0.6250%, 7/31/17

 

15,818,000

  

15,729,641

 
 

0.8750%, 8/15/17

 

23,053,000

  

23,001,661

 
 

1.0000%, 9/15/17

 

17,615,000

  

17,604,678

 
 

0.6250%, 9/30/17

 

61,929,000

  

61,500,823

 
 

0.8750%, 10/15/17

 

18,144,000

  

18,089,423

 
 

0.8750%, 11/15/17

 

66,350,000

  

66,119,301

 
 

0.8750%, 11/30/17

 

13,550,000

  

13,510,827

 
 

1.0000%, 12/15/17

 

11,788,000

  

11,771,886

 
 

0.7500%, 12/31/17

 

10,228,000

  

10,158,879

 
 

0.8750%, 1/15/18

 

43,334,000

  

43,137,654

 
 

3.5000%, 2/15/18

 

2,006,000

  

2,106,144

 
 

0.7500%, 3/31/18

 

10,250,000

  

10,158,314

 
 

0.7500%, 4/15/18

 

29,942,000

  

29,651,922

 
 

1.3750%, 6/30/18

 

10,070,000

  

10,109,726

 
 

0.8750%, 7/15/18

 

53,549,000

  

53,065,827

 
 

1.0000%, 9/15/18

 

36,553,000

  

36,293,145

 
 

1.3750%, 9/30/18

 

10,093,000

  

10,124,541

 
 

0.8750%, 10/15/18

 

34,196,000

  

33,819,297

 
 

1.3750%, 12/31/18

 

10,113,000

  

10,120,504

 
 

1.6250%, 6/30/20

 

19,889,000

  

19,807,415

 
 

1.6250%, 7/31/20

 

8,374,000

  

8,334,090

 

Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $856,318,320)

 

852,921,545

 

Investment Companies – 2.6%

   

Money Markets – 2.6%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£ (cost $65,120,253)

 

65,120,253

  

65,120,253

 

Total Investments (total cost $2,565,733,269) – 101.3%

 

2,551,096,214

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (1.3)%

 

(31,923,032)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$2,519,173,182

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$2,249,918,870

 

88.2

%

United Kingdom

 

113,623,822

 

4.5

 

Singapore

 

51,594,502

 

2.0

 

Netherlands

 

40,261,233

 

1.6

 

Taiwan

 

25,606,369

 

1.0

 

Luxembourg

 

18,189,829

 

0.7

 

Switzerland

 

17,062,390

 

0.7

 

Italy

 

15,227,445

 

0.6

 

Spain

 

11,904,051

 

0.5

 

Canada

 

6,427,953

 

0.2

 

Germany

 

691,692

 

0.0

 

Australia

 

588,058

 

0.0

 
      

Total

 

$2,551,096,214

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays 1-3 Year U.S. Government/

Credit Index

Composed of all bonds of investment grade with a maturity between one and three years.

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $266,486,725, which represents 10.6% of net assets.

  

(a)

All or a portion of this position has not settled, or is not funded. Upon settlement or funding date, interest rates for unsettled or unfunded amounts will be determined. Interest and dividends will not be accrued until time of settlement or funding.

  

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

  

ß

Security is illiquid.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

116,968,440

728,387,265

(780,235,452)

65,120,253

$52,394

$65,120,253

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 179,498,630

$ -

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

-

82,338,774

23,402,054

Corporate Bonds

-

1,347,814,958

-

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

-

852,921,545

-

Investment Companies

-

65,120,253

-

Total Assets

$ -

$ 2,527,694,160

$ 23,402,054

  

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 
 
       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

2,565,733,269

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

2,485,975,961

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

65,120,253

 
 

Cash

  

74,674

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

51,185

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Interest

  

12,107,714

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

2,172,075

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

14,219

 
 

Other assets

  

26,204

 

Total Assets

 

 

2,565,542,285

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

25,935,030

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

18,305,184

 
  

Advisory fees

  

1,078,428

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

456,266

 
  

Dividends

  

200,044

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

86,458

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

51,185

 
  

Professional fees

  

29,028

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

22,507

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

15,102

 
  

Custodian fees

  

1,183

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

188,688

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

46,369,103

 

Net Assets

 

$

2,519,173,182

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

2,547,147,195

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(89,043)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

(13,247,917)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

(14,637,053)

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

2,519,173,182

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

149,702,263

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

49,761,795

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

3.01

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2)

 

$

3.09

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

55,734,811

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

18,541,294

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(1)

 

$

3.01

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

186,255,532

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

61,819,974

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

3.01

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

495,403,220

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

164,619,409

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

3.01

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

36,344,903

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

12,072,772

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

3.01

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

2,774,005

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

923,026

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

3.01

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,592,958,448

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

528,701,827

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

3.01

 

 

(1) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(2) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/97.5 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

24,748,795

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

52,394

 
 

Other income

 

361,674

 

Total Investment Income

 

25,162,863

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

7,341,892

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

198,367

 
  

Class C Shares

 

244,303

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,121

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

116,451

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,390

 
  

Class T Shares

 

2,127,837

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

38,047

 
  

Class C Shares

 

17,368

 
  

Class I Shares

 

112,786

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

5,882

 
  

Class C Shares

 

2,713

 
  

Class D Shares

 

25,295

 
  

Class I Shares

 

9,159

 
  

Class N Shares

 

205

 
  

Class S Shares

 

42

 
  

Class T Shares

 

8,177

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

126,466

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

112,650

 
 

Registration fees

 

69,357

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

27,407

 
 

Professional fees

 

26,876

 
 

Custodian fees

 

7,181

 
 

Other expenses

 

144,081

 

Total Expenses

 

10,769,053

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(1,451,043)

 

Net Expenses

 

9,318,010

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

15,844,853

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments

 

(7,636,467)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(7,636,467)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(17,247,730)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(17,247,730)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(9,039,344)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

15,844,853

 

$

36,777,591

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(7,636,467)

  

(5,440,149)

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(17,247,730)

  

(24,064,706)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(9,039,344)

 

 

7,272,736

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(868,969)

  

(2,061,518)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(122,957)

  

(274,422)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(1,217,029)

  

(2,674,302)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(3,445,786)

  

(6,572,061)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(271,178)

  

(586,292)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(14,989)

  

(34,328)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(9,910,648)

  

(24,701,892)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(15,851,556)

 

 

(36,904,815)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

  

(201,032)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(73,376)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

  

(226,141)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

  

(557,420)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

  

(46,921)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

  

(4,078)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

  

(2,321,742)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

 

 

(3,430,710)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(15,851,556)

 

 

(40,335,525)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(4,180,261)

  

(14,176,814)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

1,785,503

  

(13,676,835)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

10,162

  

(11,312,213)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

53,246,341

  

60,681,547

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(1,638,696)

  

3,087,823

 
  

Class S Shares

 

190,402

  

(1,216,783)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(134,318,579)

  

(357,671,774)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(84,905,128)

 

 

(334,285,049)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(109,796,028)

 

 

(367,347,838)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

2,628,969,210

  

2,996,317,048

 

 

End of period

$

2,519,173,182

 

$

2,628,969,210

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(89,043)

 

$

(82,340)

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$3.04

 

 

$3.07

 

 

$3.05

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.09

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.02(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.05

  

0.06

  

0.07

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.03)

  

0.03

  

(0.01)

  

0.01

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.08

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.06)

  

(0.07)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(2)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$3.01

  

$3.04

  

$3.07

  

$3.05

  

$3.08

  

$3.08

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.43)%

 

 

0.35%

 

 

2.33%

 

 

1.24%

 

 

2.18%

 

 

2.65%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$149,702

  

$155,365

  

$171,464

  

$153,132

  

$423,210

  

$374,981

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$155,333

  

$169,622

  

$164,880

  

$192,733

  

$387,633

  

$164,464

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.91%

  

0.90%

  

0.85%

  

1.07%

  

1.40%

  

0.88%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.81%

  

0.80%

  

0.77%

  

0.81%

  

0.80%

  

0.80%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.11%

  

1.21%

  

1.41%

  

1.49%

  

1.95%

  

2.12%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38%

  

84%

  

78%

  

100%

  

93%

  

100%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$3.03

 

 

$3.07

 

 

$3.05

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.08

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.01(1)

  

0.01(1)

  

0.02(1)

  

0.02

  

0.04

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.04)

  

0.03

  

(0.01)

  

0.01

  

0.02

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.05

 

 

0.06

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.04)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(2)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$3.01

  

$3.03

  

$3.07

  

$3.05

  

$3.08

  

$3.08

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.43)%

 

 

(0.75)%

 

 

1.52%

 

 

0.46%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

2.24%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$55,735

  

$54,465

  

$68,852

  

$78,276

  

$75,789

  

$70,507

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$54,120

  

$61,751

  

$74,487

  

$78,430

  

$74,993

  

$69,983

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.57%

  

1.67%

  

1.68%

  

1.69%

  

1.66%

  

1.64%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.47%

  

1.57%

  

1.56%

  

1.55%

  

1.53%

  

1.53%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.45%

  

0.44%

  

0.60%

  

0.74%

  

1.23%

  

1.40%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38%

  

84%

  

78%

  

100%

  

93%

  

100%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$3.04

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.05

 

 

$3.09

 

 

$3.09

 

 

$3.09

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.02(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.05(1)

  

0.05

  

0.06

  

0.07

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.04)

  

0.04

  

(0.02)

  

0.01

  

0.02

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

0.09

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.09

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.06)

  

(0.07)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(2)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$3.01

  

$3.04

  

$3.08

  

$3.05

  

$3.09

  

$3.09

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.35)%

 

 

0.19%

 

 

2.77%

 

 

1.01%

 

 

2.30%

 

 

3.12%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$186,256

  

$188,072

  

$201,587

  

$208,522

  

$207,395

  

$210,532

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$189,997

  

$194,242

  

$202,309

  

$210,423

  

$207,647

  

$221,970

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.77%

  

0.76%

  

0.75%

  

0.77%

  

0.74%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.65%

  

0.64%

  

0.66%

  

0.69%

  

0.69%

  

0.67%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.27%

  

1.37%

  

1.51%

  

1.60%

  

2.07%

  

2.25%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38%

  

84%

  

78%

  

100%

  

93%

  

100%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$3.04

 

 

$3.07

 

 

$3.05

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.09

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.02(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.05(1)

  

0.05

  

0.07

  

0.07

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.03)

  

0.03

  

(0.01)

  

0.01

  

0.01

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.01

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.08

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.07)

  

(0.07)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(2)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$3.01

  

$3.04

  

$3.07

  

$3.05

  

$3.08

  

$3.08

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.30)%

 

 

0.60%

 

 

2.54%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

2.43%

 

 

2.91%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$495,403

  

$446,894

  

$391,360

  

$315,482

  

$275,345

  

$543,799

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$499,023

  

$450,223

  

$356,795

  

$307,611

  

$387,327

  

$350,062

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.65%

  

0.65%

  

0.66%

  

0.66%

  

0.64%

  

0.63%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.55%

  

0.55%

  

0.56%

  

0.55%

  

0.55%

  

0.56%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.37%

  

1.46%

  

1.60%

  

1.73%

  

2.22%

  

2.39%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38%

  

84%

  

78%

  

100%

  

93%

  

100%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$3.04

 

 

$3.07

 

 

$3.05

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.08

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.02(2)

  

0.05(2)

  

0.05(2)

  

0.05

  

(3)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.03)

  

0.03

  

(0.01)

  

(3)

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.02

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.05)

  

(3)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(3)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$3.01

  

$3.04

  

$3.07

  

$3.05

  

$3.08

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.28)%

 

 

0.66%

 

 

2.59%

 

 

1.48%

 

 

0.17%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$36,345

  

$38,345

  

$35,680

  

$37,619

  

$34,342

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$37,932

  

$38,577

  

$43,206

  

$37,659

  

$26,909

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.60%

  

0.59%

  

0.59%

  

0.60%

  

0.61%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.50%

  

0.49%

  

0.51%

  

0.55%

  

0.56%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.42%

  

1.52%

  

1.60%

  

1.74%

  

1.80%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38%

  

84%

  

78%

  

100%

  

93%

 
                   
                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$3.03

 

 

$3.07

 

 

$3.05

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.08

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.02(2)

  

0.03(2)

  

0.04(2)

  

0.04

  

0.05

  

0.06

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.04)

  

0.03

  

(0.01)

  

0.01

  

0.02

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.08

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.03)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.06)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(3)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.03)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.06)

 

 

(0.08)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$3.01

  

$3.03

  

$3.07

  

$3.05

  

$3.08

  

$3.08

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.10)%

 

 

(0.17)%

 

 

2.15%

 

 

1.03%

 

 

1.98%

 

 

2.74%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,774

  

$2,609

  

$3,863

  

$5,149

  

$5,127

  

$5,692

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,652

  

$3,366

  

$4,353

  

$5,117

  

$5,547

  

$5,172

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.09%

  

1.09%

  

1.08%

  

1.09%

  

1.06%

  

1.08%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.80%

  

0.99%

  

0.96%

  

0.99%

  

1.00%

  

1.03%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.12%

  

1.02%

  

1.20%

  

1.29%

  

1.77%

  

1.90%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38%

  

84%

  

78%

  

100%

  

93%

  

100%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 31, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$3.04

 

 

$3.08

 

 

$3.05

 

 

$3.09

 

 

$3.09

 

 

$3.09

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.02(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.05

  

0.06

  

0.07

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.03)

  

(0.04)

  

0.04

  

(0.02)

  

0.01

  

0.02

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.01)

 

 

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.03

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.09

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.02)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.04)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.06)

  

(0.07)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

  

(2)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.02)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.02)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.07)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$3.01

  

$3.04

  

$3.08

  

$3.05

  

$3.09

  

$3.09

 
 

Total Return*

 

(0.40)%

 

 

0.08%

 

 

2.67%

 

 

0.90%

 

 

2.18%

 

 

2.99%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,592,958

  

$1,743,219

  

$2,123,511

  

$2,209,497

  

$2,022,283

  

$1,953,155

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,667,075

  

$1,940,826

  

$2,130,299

  

$2,200,413

  

$1,915,783

  

$1,950,013

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.85%

  

0.84%

  

0.84%

  

0.85%

  

0.84%

  

0.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.74%

  

0.74%

  

0.76%

  

0.80%

  

0.80%

  

0.80%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.18%

  

1.27%

  

1.37%

  

1.49%

  

1.95%

  

2.16%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

38%

  

84%

  

78%

  

100%

  

93%

  

100%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in income-producing securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is

  

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Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of December 31, 2015.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

  

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Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends are declared daily and distributed monthly for the Fund. Realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed in December. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes, or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-

  

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Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of December 31, 2015.

· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Janus Short-Term Bond Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real

  

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estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The following table reflects the Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate).

  

Average Daily Net

Assets of the Fund

Contractual Investment

Advisory Fee (%)

First $300 Million

0.64

Over $300 Million

0.54

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.49%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus

  

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Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services

  

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Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 2.50% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $6,118.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares paid CDSCs of $6,371 to Janus Distributors.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $2,067.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class N Shares

84

 

1

  

Class S Shares

-

 

-

  

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $54,273,083 in purchases.

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 2,566,089,410

$ 2,539,894

$(17,533,090)

$ (14,993,196)

    
  

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Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

     

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
 

No Expiration

  
 

Short-Term

Long-Term

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$(4,481,749)

$(1,052,909)

$ (5,534,658)

 

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

14,905,793

$ 45,098,284

 

25,561,395

$ 78,010,815

Reinvested dividends and distributions

253,033

765,998

 

672,661

2,051,213

Shares repurchased

(16,545,493)

(50,044,543)

 

(30,902,120)

(94,238,842)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,386,667)

$ (4,180,261)

 

(4,668,064)

$ (14,176,814)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

3,768,648

$ 11,376,007

 

3,738,329

$ 11,390,161

Reinvested dividends and distributions

32,119

96,985

 

89,793

273,202

Shares repurchased

(3,206,183)

(9,687,489)

 

(8,315,194)

(25,340,198)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

594,584

$ 1,785,503

 

(4,487,072)

$ (13,676,835)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

7,660,644

$ 23,222,686

 

11,220,935

$ 34,271,238

Reinvested dividends and distributions

392,479

1,187,992

 

927,715

2,831,865

Shares repurchased

(8,058,624)

(24,400,516)

 

(15,853,531)

(48,415,316)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(5,501)

$ 10,162

 

(3,704,881)

$ (11,312,213)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

66,084,873

$ 200,185,497

 

111,829,038

$ 341,557,057

Reinvested dividends and distributions

835,549

2,528,922

 

1,846,058

5,629,133

Shares repurchased

(49,411,028)

(149,468,078)

 

(93,964,522)

(286,504,643)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

17,509,394

$ 53,246,341

 

19,710,574

$ 60,681,547

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

617,250

$ 1,872,305

 

2,839,659

$ 8,676,888

Reinvested dividends and distributions

89,580

271,157

 

207,462

633,213

Shares repurchased

(1,249,821)

(3,782,158)

 

(2,040,052)

(6,222,278)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(542,991)

$ (1,638,696)

 

1,007,069

$ 3,087,823

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

148,515

$ 448,352

 

181,586

$ 553,024

Reinvested dividends and distributions

4,964

14,989

 

12,608

38,383

Shares repurchased

(90,293)

(272,939)

 

(593,034)

(1,808,190)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

63,186

$ 190,402

 

(398,840)

$ (1,216,783)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

56,402,015

$ 170,836,992

 

142,785,429

$ 436,167,132

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,236,933

9,798,595

 

8,739,771

26,679,046

Shares repurchased

(104,005,971)

(314,954,166)

 

(268,753,768)

(820,517,952)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(44,367,023)

$(134,318,579)

 

(117,228,568)

$(357,671,774)

  

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6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$519,761,850

$ 727,308,164

$ 445,043,121

$ 232,044,093

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund’s financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

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Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

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Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

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Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

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Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

11

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

12

Statement of Operations

14

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

15

Financial Highlights

16

Notes to Financial Statements

20

Additional Information

30

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe in the timeless adage of the “power of compounding” and reflect this in our focus on mitigating losses in difficult markets. We invest in securities we believe have favorable reward-to-risk ratios by focusing first on rigorous downside analysis prior to determining upside potential. We seek to outperform both our benchmark and peers over a full market cycle by building diversified portfolios of what we believe to be high-quality, undervalued stocks.

   

Tom Perkins

co-portfolio manager

Kevin Preloger

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Perkins Large Cap Value Fund’s Class I Shares returned
-1.91%, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which returned -3.23%.

Relative contributors to the Fund’s outperformance during the period included our stock selection in consumer staples and health care. Energy-related stocks were among the worst performers in the index, impacted later in the period when OPEC maintained its current strategy and did not cut its production target. While our energy stocks underperformed, our underweight position in the group was additive to relative returns. Our industrials and consumer discretionary holdings detracted, as did our underweight allocation to utilities.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

A softer-than-expected global economy, particularly China and other emerging markets, led to continued U.S. dollar strength, commodity weakness, sharply lower oil prices and deteriorating credit markets during the period. Against this backdrop the United States saw decent employment gains which led to the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for the first time since 2006. Although large cap stocks held up better than their small- and mid-cap peers, these diverging macro trends and increased risk environment led to weakness in corporate earnings relative to expectations, and to weakness in equity stock prices.

CONTRIBUTORS

Alphabet Inc., the newly named holding company for Google, was the largest individual contributor during the period. The new CFO has quickly identified and eliminated expenses at the company. We expect more discipline on the cost front going forward and believe there remain sizable savings opportunities. Longer term, we believe that Alphabet is still very well positioned to post solid growth based on its dominant share in search, emerging strength in video and better expense management. As a result, we continue to hold a sizable position in the stock.

Microsoft shares performed well after the company delivered strong earnings results as revenue was better than expected, and its cloud-based products saw increased sales momentum. We viewed the results positively in light of the challenges the company faces in the consumer and PC end markets. While the company continues to invest in growth areas such as cloud-based applications, Microsoft also did a good job controlling costs as both gross and operating margins beat expectations. We maintained our position as we continue to like the large amount of highly-profitable and recurring revenue as well as what we believe to be a fortress-like balance sheet.

Chubb Corp. outperformed during the period due to the July announcement that the company was being acquired by Ace Ltd. for $28 billion, which was a 30% premium to the current stock price. We continue to hold the position as we view the combined company to be a best of breed insurer.

DETRACTORS

The largest individual detractor was Anadarko Petroleum Corp., an independent oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company that owns reserves in some of the most prolific oil and gas basins around the globe. The shares declined as crude oil prices touched new lows. This decline was exacerbated when the company announced that they made a failed bid to acquire E&P competitor Apache Corporation in November. The macroeconomic environment remains challenging for oil and gas producers but we continue to hold Anadarko shares as we believe the company has a tier 1 asset base, strong execution track record and balance sheet that will help it endure the low commodity price environment.

  

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Media and entertainment company Time Warner, Inc. was also a detractor during the period. Shares for many media companies traded lower in the second half of the year given concerns about cord cutting as well as advertising dollars moving away from traditional broadcast mediums to internet platforms. We continue to like the collection of broadcasting assets at Time Warner with such valuable franchises as HBO and believe a material amount of the advertising and cord cutting risk is reflected in the share price. As a result, we continue to hold a position in Time Warner.

Tyco International, one of the largest suppliers of commercial-grade fire and security products and services, also detracted. The company was negatively impacted by weakness in its international and oil and gas segments. However, we are still bullish on the company long term as its positioning within the commercial construction segment is very strong in addition to its large portion of recurring revenue in its fire and security unit. Given Tyco’s tax advantaged domicile, we could see the company as an attractive acquisition target for a suitor looking to expand in the growing market for building automation and efficiency. We continue to hold a position in Tyco.

OUTLOOK AND POSITIONING

The Russell 1000® Value Index posted its worst calendar year performance since 2008 as it declined 3.8% and several other broader market indices were down similar amounts. The S&P 500® Index was up slightly over 1% reflecting the strength of some large-cap growth stocks. The reasons for this broad weakness are many, of course, but a few big picture observations are worth noting: 1) After many years of strong growth, corporate profits have stalled with S&P 500® Index earnings in 2015 roughly flat as compared to 2014; 2) A remarkable period of falling and generally low interest rates may be ending (or changing), at least at the front end of the yield curve following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first hike in interest rates since 2006; 3) At roughly 18x 2015 estimated earnings per share, the S&P 500® Index is stretched from a valuation standpoint; and 4) Credit markets, particularly in high yield, have become choppy and have led to higher financing costs for a host of companies and industries. After many years of gains, the stock market has become riskier for market participants.

While many investors remain complacent with their portfolios, and in so doing take on risk which may come to hurt later, we suggest a different approach. The investment team at Perkins is especially focused on the relationship between earnings and valuation. We know in theory that the combination of missed earnings expectations and high starting valuations can result in substantial losses, and more recently we’ve seen countless examples of this dynamic unfolding in the market. As a result, we favor companies which we believe have durable competitive advantages selling into growing and/or stable end markets and which have managements actively pursuing “self-help” strategies such as cost containment. These companies are likely to have higher earnings on a two- to three-year timeframe, and thus have good appreciation potential. Paying reasonable, but not exorbitant, valuations for these stocks is an attractive opportunity in an otherwise challenging market environment. The volatility experienced in the third and fourth quarters would seem to remain for the broader market heading into 2016 given continued concerns about economic growth – both globally and domestically, the fallout from the commodity price collapse, the possibility of miscommunication on the part of the Fed and increasing geopolitical risk. Our core focus on what we believe to be high-quality companies with less downside price risk becomes paramount in this type of environment. Additionally we look forward to volatility providing opportunities to purchase high-quality franchises at unusually attractive valuations.

Thank you for your investment with us in the Perkins Large Cap Value Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

       
       
       
       
 

5 Top Performers - Holdings

 

 

 

5 Bottom Performers - Holdings

 

   

Contribution

  

Contribution

 

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A

 

0.60%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

-0.64%

 

Microsoft Corp.

 

0.44%

 

Time Warner, Inc.

-0.38%

 

Chubb Corp.

 

0.36%

 

Tyco International PLC

-0.27%

 

PPL Corp.

 

0.28%

 

Novartis AG (ADR)

-0.25%

 

General Electric Co.

 

0.24%

 

CSX Corp.

-0.24%

       
 

5 Top Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 1000® Value Index

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Weighting

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.83%

 

13.64%

6.82%

 

Energy

 

0.76%

 

7.70%

13.17%

 

Health Care

 

0.29%

 

18.36%

11.81%

 

Information Technology

 

0.26%

 

9.06%

11.28%

 

Materials

 

0.24%

 

0.00%

2.79%

       
 

5 Bottom Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 1000® Value Index

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Weighting

 

Industrials

 

-0.44%

 

9.74%

10.17%

 

Utilities

 

-0.22%

 

1.75%

6.01%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-0.13%

 

5.52%

5.32%

 

Telecommunication Services

 

-0.08%

 

3.48%

2.46%

 

Financials

 

0.01%

 

25.32%

30.17%

 

Security contribution to performance is measured by using an algorithm that multiplies the daily performance of each security with the previous day’s ending weight in the portfolio and is gross of advisory fees. Fixed income securities and certain equity securities, such as private placements and some share classes of equity securities, are excluded.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

  

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December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

Household Products

3.6%

American International Group, Inc.

 

Insurance

3.2%

Johnson & Johnson

 

Pharmaceuticals

3.1%

Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services

2.7%

Oracle Corp.

 

Software

2.6%

 

15.2%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

95.1%

Repurchase Agreements

 

4.8%

Other

 

0.1%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
        

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-1.95%

-3.56%

8.78%

11.39%

 

0.95%

0.92%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-7.61%

-9.09%

7.50%

10.45%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-1.98%

-3.91%

8.06%

10.62%

 

1.72%

1.69%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-2.92%

-4.83%

8.06%

10.62%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-1.88%

-3.38%

8.96%

11.37%

 

0.80%

0.76%

Class I Shares

 

-1.91%

-3.41%

9.09%

11.70%

 

0.71%

0.68%

Class N Shares

 

-1.85%

-3.29%

9.09%

11.70%

 

0.64%

0.62%

Class S Shares

 

-1.88%

-3.55%

8.69%

11.26%

 

1.13%

1.11%

Class T Shares

 

-1.93%

-3.49%

8.87%

11.40%

 

0.89%

0.87%

Russell 1000® Value Index

 

-3.23%

-3.83%

11.27%

13.04%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

2nd

3rd

3rd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Large Value Funds

 

-

636/1,435

846/1,227

795/1,195

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

  

Janus Investment Fund

5


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class I Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009, after the reorganization of each class of the predecessor fund into corresponding shares of the Fund. Performance shown for each class for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of each corresponding class of the predecessor fund prior to the reorganization, calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class of the predecessor fund respectively, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010. Performance shown for the periods July 6, 2009 to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class D Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers. Performance shown for the periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of the predecessor fund’s Class I Shares prior to the reorganization of Class I Shares of the predecessor fund into Class I Shares of the Fund, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class D Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares of the Fund commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for periods prior to May 31, 2012, reflects the historical performance of the Fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class I Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class T Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for periods prior to July 6, 2009, reflects the historical performance of the predecessor fund’s Class I Shares, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The predecessor Fund’s inception date – December 31, 2008

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$980.50

$4.73

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.36

$4.82

0.95%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$980.20

$8.71

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.34

$8.87

1.75%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$981.20

$3.78

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.32

$3.86

0.76%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$980.90

$3.59

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.52

$3.66

0.72%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$981.50

$3.09

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.02

$3.15

0.62%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$981.20

$3.64

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.47

$3.71

0.73%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$980.70

$4.13

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.96

$4.22

0.83%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 95.1%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 1.9%

   
 

Honeywell International, Inc.

 

13,646

  

$1,413,316

 
 

United Technologies Corp.

 

16,700

  

1,604,369

 
  

3,017,685

 

Beverages – 3.2%

   
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

 

36,437

  

1,794,158

 
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

 

31,656

  

3,163,067

 
  

4,957,225

 

Biotechnology – 0.7%

   
 

Baxalta, Inc.

 

26,841

  

1,047,604

 

Capital Markets – 1.3%

   
 

Invesco, Ltd.

 

28,768

  

963,153

 
 

State Street Corp.

 

15,886

  

1,054,195

 
  

2,017,348

 

Commercial Banks – 13.3%

   
 

CIT Group, Inc.

 

46,724

  

1,854,943

 
 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

59,887

  

3,099,152

 
 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

168,937

  

3,395,634

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

36,971

  

2,441,195

 
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

26,845

  

2,558,597

 
 

US Bancorp

 

86,036

  

3,671,156

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

66,795

  

3,630,976

 
  

20,651,653

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 2.5%

   
 

Republic Services, Inc.

 

37,321

  

1,641,751

 
 

Tyco International PLC

 

71,573

  

2,282,463

 
  

3,924,214

 

Communications Equipment – 1.9%

   
 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

 

67,656

  

1,837,199

 
 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

 

21,517

  

1,075,527

 
  

2,912,726

 

Consumer Finance – 1.4%

   
 

American Express Co.

 

17,399

  

1,210,100

 
 

Discover Financial Services

 

18,348

  

983,820

 
  

2,193,920

 

Diversified Financial Services – 2.6%

   
 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B*

 

30,400

  

4,014,016

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.7%

   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

90,284

  

4,172,926

 

Electric Utilities – 2.0%

   
 

PPL Corp.

 

92,649

  

3,162,110

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.9%

   
 

Emerson Electric Co.

 

29,984

  

1,434,135

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 1.1%

   
 

Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

24,680

  

1,721,430

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 3.6%

   
 

CVS Health Corp.

 

18,643

  

1,822,726

 
 

Sysco Corp.

 

42,300

  

1,734,300

 
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

 

33,695

  

2,065,503

 
  

5,622,529

 

Food Products – 2.2%

   
 

General Mills, Inc.

 

30,426

  

1,754,363

 
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

 

21,768

  

1,718,584

 
  

3,472,947

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.8%

   
 

Stryker Corp.

 

12,756

  

1,185,543

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 2.4%

   
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*

 

19,180

  

2,371,415

 
 

McKesson Corp.

 

6,957

  

1,372,129

 
  

3,743,544

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Household Products – 3.6%

   
 

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

69,928

  

$5,552,981

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.6%

   
 

General Electric Co.

 

77,372

  

2,410,138

 

Information Technology Services – 0.6%

   
 

Accenture PLC - Class A (U.S. Shares)

 

8,908

  

930,886

 

Insurance – 6.6%

   
 

Allstate Corp.

 

14,410

  

894,717

 
 

American International Group, Inc.

 

81,411

  

5,045,040

 
 

Chubb Corp.

 

15,519

  

2,058,440

 
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

 

40,756

  

2,259,920

 
  

10,258,117

 

Internet Software & Services – 2.1%

   
 

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A*

 

4,136

  

3,217,849

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 2.1%

   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

 

54,921

  

2,296,247

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

 

7,347

  

1,042,172

 
  

3,338,419

 

Media – 4.6%

   
 

CBS Corp. - Class B

 

35,015

  

1,650,257

 
 

Comcast Corp. - Class A

 

11,994

  

676,821

 
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

 

32,765

  

2,479,000

 
 

Time Warner, Inc.

 

30,080

  

1,945,274

 
 

Walt Disney Co.

 

3,107

  

326,484

 
  

7,077,836

 

Multiline Retail – 0.7%

   
 

Target Corp.

 

15,516

  

1,126,617

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.4%

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

 

38,022

  

1,847,109

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co.

 

18,578

  

1,660,502

 
 

Enterprise Products Partners LP

 

77,011

  

1,969,941

 
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

45,520

  

3,077,607

 
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (ADR)

 

30,225

  

1,384,003

 
  

9,939,162

 

Personal Products – 1.1%

   
 

Unilever PLC (ADR)

 

41,389

  

1,784,694

 

Pharmaceuticals – 9.5%

   
 

Johnson & Johnson

 

47,405

  

4,869,442

 
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

 

75,945

  

4,011,415

 
 

Novartis AG (ADR)

 

31,004

  

2,667,584

 
 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

99,995

  

3,227,839

 
  

14,776,280

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 2.3%

   
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

7,435

  

1,369,007

 
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

 

74,480

  

2,232,910

 
  

3,601,917

 

Road & Rail – 2.5%

   
 

CSX Corp.

 

81,720

  

2,120,634

 
 

Union Pacific Corp.

 

22,131

  

1,730,644

 
  

3,851,278

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.5%

   
 

Analog Devices, Inc.

 

14,522

  

803,357

 

Software – 4.8%

   
 

Microsoft Corp.

 

59,372

  

3,293,959

 
 

Oracle Corp.

 

112,761

  

4,119,159

 
  

7,413,118

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.6%

   
 

Vodafone Group PLC (ADR)

 

78,318

  

2,526,539

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $124,996,864)

 

147,860,743

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Repurchase Agreements – 4.8%

   
 

Undivided interest of 7.8% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $96,200,000 with a maturity value of $96,202,672) with ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $7,500,208 collateralized by $98,455,000 in U.S. Treasuries 0.7500% - 2.5000%, 12/31/17 - 2/15/45 with a value of $98,128,087 (cost $7,500,000)

 

$7,500,000

  

$7,500,000

 

Total Investments (total cost $132,496,864) – 99.9%

 

155,360,743

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%

 

162,240

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$155,522,983

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$146,997,923

 

94.6

%

United Kingdom

 

5,695,236

 

3.7

 

Switzerland

 

2,667,584

 

1.7

 
      

Total

 

$155,360,743

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Russell 1000® Value Index

Measures the performance of those Russell 1000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

U.S. Shares

Securities of foreign companies trading on an American stock exchange.

  

*

Non-income producing security.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

$ 147,860,743

$ -

$ -

Repurchase Agreements

-

7,500,000

-

Total Assets

$ 147,860,743

$ 7,500,000

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost(1)

 

$

132,496,864

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

147,860,743

 
 

Repurchase agreements, at value

  

7,500,000

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

3,148

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Dividends

  

344,041

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

15,154

 
  

Interest

  

52

 
 

Other assets

  

1,630

 

Total Assets

 

 

155,724,768

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Due to custodian

  

23,607

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Advisory fees

  

72,999

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

53,934

 
  

Professional fees

  

16,857

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

15,499

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

3,195

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

3,148

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

1,385

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

919

 
  

Custodian fees

  

406

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

9,836

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

201,785

 

Net Assets

 

$

155,522,983

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

129,873,267

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(16,123)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

2,801,959

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

22,863,880

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

155,522,983

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

3,494,719

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

232,437

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

15.04

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

15.96

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

2,587,148

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

174,154

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

14.86

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

35,371,537

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,367,475

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.94

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

37,561,758

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,505,072

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.99

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

72,851,020

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

4,866,439

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.97

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

253,345

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

16,730

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.14

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

3,403,456

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

228,081

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

14.92

 

 

(1) Includes cost of repurchase agreements of $7,500,000.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

1,784,944

 
 

Interest

 

3,151

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(12,685)

 

Total Investment Income

 

1,775,410

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

415,409

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

4,740

 
  

Class C Shares

 

13,301

 
  

Class S Shares

 

326

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

22,680

 
  

Class S Shares

 

326

 
  

Class T Shares

 

4,572

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

1,144

 
  

Class C Shares

 

1,450

 
  

Class I Shares

 

17,728

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

157

 
  

Class C Shares

 

133

 
  

Class D Shares

 

2,853

 
  

Class I Shares

 

640

 
  

Class N Shares

 

362

 
  

Class T Shares

 

35

 
 

Registration fees

 

48,541

 
 

Professional fees

 

20,915

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

10,765

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

7,835

 
 

Custodian fees

 

2,092

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

1,662

 
 

Other expenses

 

8,050

 

Total Expenses

 

585,716

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(10,475)

 

Net Expenses

 

575,241

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1,200,169

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments

 

5,108,465

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

5,108,465

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(9,510,393)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(9,510,393)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(3,201,759)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

1,200,169

 

$

2,366,012

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

5,108,465

  

7,092,575

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(9,510,393)

  

(6,803,322)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(3,201,759)

 

 

2,655,265

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(46,038)

  

(49,371)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(22,466)

  

(22,347)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(533,313)

  

(542,195)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(573,501)

  

(660,473)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(1,210,834)

  

(1,271,878)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(3,400)

  

(3,205)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(47,887)

  

(52,796)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(2,437,439)

 

 

(2,602,265)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(131,493)

  

(184,022)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(90,603)

  

(176,155)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(1,318,193)

  

(2,050,146)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(1,394,504)

  

(2,224,495)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(2,720,708)

  

(4,205,651)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(9,329)

  

(13,057)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(127,544)

  

(208,456)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(5,792,374)

 

 

(9,061,982)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(8,229,813)

 

 

(11,664,247)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(194,949)

  

509,661

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(159,522)

  

(200,185)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(318,923)

  

(1,679,579)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(447,163)

  

(5,021,075)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(779,873)

  

35,172,169

 
  

Class S Shares

 

12,736

  

20,262

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(154,425)

  

(115,227)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(2,042,119)

 

 

28,686,026

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(13,473,691)

 

 

19,677,044

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

168,996,674

  

149,319,630

 

 

End of period

$

155,522,983

 

$

168,996,674

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(16,123)

 

$

1,221,147

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$16.16

 

 

$16.90

 

 

$15.62

 

 

$13.44

 

 

$14.21

 

 

$11.56

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.10(1)

  

0.21(1)

  

0.28(1)

  

0.15

  

0.12

  

0.13

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.42)

  

0.18

  

2.64

  

2.48

  

(0.07)

  

2.87

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

0.39

 

 

2.92

 

 

2.63

 

 

0.05

 

 

3.00

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.24)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.18)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.03)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.89)

  

(1.49)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.68)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.80)

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

(1.64)

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

(0.82)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.04

  

$16.16

  

$16.90

  

$15.62

  

$13.44

  

$14.21

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.95)%

 

 

2.14%

 

 

19.70%

 

 

19.96%

 

 

0.75%

 

 

26.21%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,495

  

$3,952

  

$3,603

  

$3,390

  

$2,977

  

$2,265

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,714

  

$3,806

  

$3,600

  

$3,182

  

$2,598

  

$1,237

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.95%

  

0.95%

  

0.90%

  

1.15%

  

1.13%

  

1.18%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.95%

  

0.93%

  

0.81%

  

1.14%

  

1.13%

  

1.18%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.24%

  

1.25%

  

1.71%

  

1.05%

  

1.16%

  

1.40%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

  

39%

  

34%

  

45%

  

52%

  

43%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$15.99

 

 

$16.67

 

 

$15.44

 

 

$13.28

 

 

$14.00

 

 

$11.48

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.03(1)

  

0.15(1)

  

0.16(1)

  

0.06

  

0.04

  

0.05

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.42)

  

0.17

  

2.62

  

2.44

  

(0.08)

  

2.82

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.39)

 

 

0.32

 

 

2.78

 

 

2.50

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

2.87

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.06)

  

(0.07)

  

(2)

  

(0.03)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.89)

  

(1.49)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.68)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.74)

 

 

(1.00)

 

 

(1.55)

 

 

(0.34)

 

 

(0.68)

 

 

(0.35)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.86

  

$15.99

  

$16.67

  

$15.44

  

$13.28

  

$14.00

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.98)%

 

 

1.80%

 

 

18.92%

 

 

19.08%

 

 

0.01%

 

 

25.21%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,587

  

$2,925

  

$3,252

  

$3,014

  

$2,629

  

$2,797

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,622

  

$3,243

  

$3,249

  

$2,740

  

$2,157

  

$2,070

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.76%

  

1.29%

  

1.57%

  

1.80%

  

1.92%

  

1.96%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.75%

  

1.27%

  

1.55%

  

1.80%

  

1.92%

  

1.96%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.43%

  

0.89%

  

0.98%

  

0.38%

  

0.34%

  

0.31%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

  

39%

  

34%

  

45%

  

52%

  

43%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$16.08

 

 

$16.79

 

 

$15.57

 

 

$13.39

 

 

$14.15

 

 

$11.58

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.11(1)

  

0.23(1)

  

0.28(1)

  

0.18

  

0.17

  

0.18

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.42)

  

0.19

  

2.64

  

2.48

  

(0.09)

  

2.85

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.31)

 

 

0.42

 

 

2.92

 

 

2.66

 

 

0.08

 

 

3.03

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

  

(0.24)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.16)

  

(0.14)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.89)

  

(1.49)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.68)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.83)

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

(1.70)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

(0.46)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.94

  

$16.08

  

$16.79

  

$15.57

  

$13.39

  

$14.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.88)%

 

 

2.32%

 

 

19.77%

 

 

20.25%

 

 

0.96%

 

 

26.41%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$35,372

  

$38,280

  

$41,764

  

$32,031

  

$17,997

  

$15,001

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$37,013

  

$40,418

  

$36,849

  

$24,538

  

$16,727

  

$7,705

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.80%

  

0.80%

  

0.83%

  

0.84%

  

0.95%

  

0.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.76%

  

0.76%

  

0.80%

  

0.84%

  

0.95%

  

0.92%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.43%

  

1.41%

  

1.74%

  

1.36%

  

1.33%

  

1.26%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

  

39%

  

34%

  

45%

  

52%

  

43%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$16.14

 

 

$16.86

 

 

$15.62

 

 

$13.42

 

 

$14.17

 

 

$11.58

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.31(1)

  

0.31

  

0.35

  

0.19

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.44)

  

0.18

  

2.65

  

2.37

  

(0.25)

  

2.85

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

0.43

 

 

2.96

 

 

2.68

 

 

0.10

 

 

3.04

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.24)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.89)

  

(1.49)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.68)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.83)

 

 

(1.15)

 

 

(1.72)

 

 

(0.48)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.99

  

$16.14

  

$16.86

  

$15.62

  

$13.42

  

$14.17

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.91)%

 

 

2.42%

 

 

19.98%

 

 

20.43%

 

 

1.13%

 

 

26.57%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$37,562

  

$40,779

  

$47,672

  

$40,943

  

$47,846

  

$112,360

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$38,587

  

$43,597

  

$44,830

  

$43,013

  

$106,448

  

$91,088

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.72%

  

0.71%

  

0.64%

  

0.71%

  

0.77%

  

0.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.72%

  

0.68%

  

0.62%

  

0.71%

  

0.77%

  

0.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.47%

  

1.48%

  

1.91%

  

1.47%

  

1.53%

  

1.45%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

  

39%

  

34%

  

45%

  

52%

  

43%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class N Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$16.13

 

 

$16.85

 

 

$15.61

 

 

$13.43

 

 

$12.91

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(2)

  

0.26(2)

  

0.31(2)

  

0.16

  

(3)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.43)

  

0.18

  

2.65

  

2.53

  

0.52

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.31)

 

 

0.44

 

 

2.96

 

 

2.69

 

 

0.52

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.24)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.89)

  

(1.49)

  

(0.27)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.85)

 

 

(1.16)

 

 

(1.72)

 

 

(0.51)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.97

  

$16.13

  

$16.85

  

$15.61

  

$13.43

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.85)%

 

 

2.46%

 

 

19.98%

 

 

20.45%

 

 

4.03%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$72,851

  

$78,999

  

$48,684

  

$49,186

  

$66,766

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$75,709

  

$65,449

  

$46,719

  

$69,975

  

$48,137

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.63%

  

0.64%

  

0.64%

  

0.68%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.62%

  

0.62%

  

0.62%

  

0.68%

  

0.72%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.56%

  

1.55%

  

1.88%

  

1.52%

  

0.66%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

  

39%

  

34%

  

45%

  

52%

 
                   
                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$16.26

 

 

$17.01

 

 

$15.62

 

 

$13.41

 

 

$14.15

 

 

$11.56

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(2)

  

0.18(2)

  

0.22(2)

  

0.27

  

0.14

  

0.14

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.44)

  

0.18

  

2.71

  

2.34

  

(0.10)

  

2.84

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

0.36

 

 

2.93

 

 

2.61

 

 

0.04

 

 

2.98

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.10)

  

(0.07)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.89)

  

(1.49)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.68)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.80)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(1.54)

 

 

(0.40)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(0.39)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.14

  

$16.26

  

$17.01

  

$15.62

  

$13.41

  

$14.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.88)%

 

 

1.95%

 

 

19.68%

 

 

19.84%

 

 

0.67%

 

 

26.01%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$253

  

$258

  

$249

  

$480

  

$680

  

$685

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$255

  

$255

  

$327

  

$508

  

$656

  

$685

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.14%

  

1.13%

  

1.15%

  

1.19%

  

1.25%

  

1.34%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.73%

  

1.11%

  

0.98%

  

1.19%

  

1.19%

  

1.34%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.46%

  

1.06%

  

1.32%

  

0.98%

  

1.08%

  

0.97%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

  

39%

  

34%

  

45%

  

52%

  

43%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from May 31, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(3) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$16.05

 

 

$16.77

 

 

$15.55

 

 

$13.37

 

 

$14.13

 

 

$11.56

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.11(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.27(1)

  

0.17

  

0.16

  

0.17

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.43)

  

0.18

  

2.63

  

2.48

  

(0.10)

  

2.85

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

0.40

 

 

2.90

 

 

2.65

 

 

0.06

 

 

3.02

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.22)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.13)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.59)

  

(0.89)

  

(1.49)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.68)

  

(0.32)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.81)

 

 

(1.12)

 

 

(1.68)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.82)

 

 

(0.45)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$14.92

  

$16.05

  

$16.77

  

$15.55

  

$13.37

  

$14.13

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.93)%

 

 

2.20%

 

 

19.67%

 

 

20.21%

 

 

0.84%

 

 

26.37%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,403

  

$3,804

  

$4,094

  

$3,055

  

$2,262

  

$2,211

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,582

  

$4,050

  

$3,400

  

$2,531

  

$2,236

  

$1,402

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.88%

  

0.89%

  

0.89%

  

0.94%

  

1.00%

  

1.05%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.83%

  

0.86%

  

0.86%

  

0.94%

  

1.00%

  

1.05%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.35%

  

1.31%

  

1.68%

  

1.25%

  

1.27%

  

1.16%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

11%

  

39%

  

34%

  

45%

  

52%

  

43%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is

  

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intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of

  

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Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of

  

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Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

  

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Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized

Assets

Offsetting Asset
or Liability(a)

Collateral
Pledged(b)

Net

Amount

ING Financial Markets LLC

$ 7,500,000

$ -

$ (7,500,000)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

All repurchase agreements are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements that give the Fund, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the counterparty. Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund and other funds advised by Janus Capital or its affiliates may transfer daily uninvested cash balances into one or more joint trading accounts. Assets in the joint trading accounts are invested in money market instruments and the proceeds are allocated to the participating funds on a pro rata basis.

Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s "base" fee rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64%.

The investment advisory fee rate is determined by calculating a base fee and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base fee depending on how well the Fund has performed relative to its benchmark index. The Fund's benchmark index used in the calculation is the Russell 1000® Value Index.

The calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:

Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (“Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (“Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the applicable performance measurement period, which is generally the previous 36 months.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the period ended December 31, 2015, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.50%.

Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. Perkins (together with its predecessors), has been in the investment management business since 1984 and provides day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio operations subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns 100% of Perkins.

Janus Capital pays Perkins a subadvisory fee equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (calculated after any applicable performance fee adjustment, fee waivers, and expense reimbursements). The subadvisory fee paid by Janus Capital to Perkins adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark index over the performance measurement period.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees, the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.75%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the

  

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Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $137.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $23.

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class N Shares

97

 

45

  

Class S Shares

98

 

-*

  

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

* Less than 0.50%

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

  

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Perkins Large Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 132,366,417

$ 27,950,182

$ (4,955,856)

$ 22,994,326

    
  

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Notes to Financial Statements

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

4,212

$ 67,149

 

61,055

$ 1,010,625

Reinvested dividends and distributions

9,491

140,562

 

11,007

182,281

Shares repurchased

(25,744)

(402,660)

 

(40,710)

(683,245)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(12,041)

$ (194,949)

 

31,352

$ 509,661

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

25,817

$ 393,275

 

40,476

$ 665,788

Reinvested dividends and distributions

6,250

91,503

 

10,498

171,850

Shares repurchased

(40,793)

(644,300)

 

(63,231)

(1,037,823)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(8,726)

$ (159,522)

 

(12,257)

$ (200,185)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

127,045

$1,995,066

 

483,891

$ 7,990,442

Reinvested dividends and distributions

124,658

1,834,971

 

156,038

2,568,390

Shares repurchased

(264,186)

(4,148,960)

 

(746,874)

(12,238,411)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(12,483)

$ (318,923)

 

(106,945)

$ (1,679,579)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

4,662

$ 71,624

 

28,982

$ 482,658

Reinvested dividends and distributions

130,787

1,931,726

 

164,872

2,723,685

Shares repurchased

(156,984)

(2,450,513)

 

(494,088)

(8,227,418)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(21,535)

$ (447,163)

 

(300,234)

$ (5,021,075)

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

65,997

$1,036,183

 

2,153,122

$37,604,665

Reinvested dividends and distributions

266,545

3,931,542

 

332,173

5,477,529

Shares repurchased

(364,548)

(5,747,598)

 

(476,545)

(7,910,025)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(32,006)

$ (779,873)

 

2,008,750

$35,172,169

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ 7

 

237

$ 4,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

853

12,729

 

975

16,262

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

853

$ 12,736

 

1,212

$ 20,262

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

14,818

$ 234,374

 

57,453

$ 940,616

Reinvested dividends and distributions

11,595

170,449

 

15,766

259,198

Shares repurchased

(35,303)

(559,248)

 

(80,356)

(1,315,041)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(8,890)

$ (154,425)

 

(7,137)

$ (115,227)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$17,325,363

$ 23,936,928

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund's financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

14

Statement of Operations

16

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

17

Financial Highlights

18

Notes to Financial Statements

23

Additional Information

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe in the timeless adage of the “power of compounding” and reflect this in our focus on mitigating losses in difficult markets. We invest in securities we believe have favorable reward-to-risk ratios by focusing first on rigorous downside analysis prior to determining upside potential. We seek to outperform both our benchmark and peers over a full market cycle by building diversified portfolios of what we believe to be high-quality, undervalued stocks.

  

Tom Perkins

co-portfolio manager

Kevin Preloger

co-portfolio manager

Justin Tugman

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

During the six months ended December 31, 2015, Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund’s Class T Shares returned
-2.39%, outperforming the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index, which returned -5.17%.

The Fund’s outperformance during the period was led by stock selection and an overweight position in consumer staples, where we’ve preferred companies with large domestic footprints that are less impacted by the strengthening U.S. dollar. Energy-related stocks were among the worst performers in the index, impacted later in the period when OPEC maintained its current strategy and did not cut its production target. While our energy stocks underperformed, our underweight position in the group was additive to relative returns. Relative detractors included our stock selection in financials and information technology.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

The Russell Midcap Value Index posted its worst calendar year since 2008. The reasons for the market weakness are many and include: commodity weakness, deterioration in credit markets, and a change in interest rate policy. Volatility, which had been dormant in the mid-cap space for some time, appeared at elevated levels in the second half of the year. Given this backdrop, some of the more defensive-oriented sectors like consumer staples and utilities were up, while more cyclical areas including energy, materials, and industrials were down sharply.

CONTRIBUTORS

The largest individual contributor to performance was Casey’s General Stores. Casey’s operates gas stations and convenience stores throughout small towns in the Midwest, and is expanding into the Southeast. The steep decline in crude oil, and ultimately gasoline prices, were a significant reason for the stocks strong performance this year. Gasoline margins at Casey’s typically benefit when wholesale gasoline prices decline as retail prices at the pump are stickier on the way down. Casey’s has done a solid job in executing its growth strategy, evidenced by strong same-store sales of grocery items and prepared foods during the year. While we did trim some of our holdings on price strength, Casey’s remains our largest holding in the Fund.

Another leading contributor was BWX Technologies Inc., which is the sole source manufacturer and supplier of nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel components for the U.S. Navy’s submarine and air craft carrier fleet. Following the recent spin-off of its more volatile boiler manufacturing operations, the company is now a pure play defense/government contractor with a highly predictable, stable business. This proved to be a very attractive feature to investors during the year as the volatility in the industrial economy increased the company’s appeal given a lack of exposure to oil and gas, mining, or other weak end markets. Additionally, we think the spin-off of the boiler business highlights the unique value of the business which might prove attractive to a larger defense contractor. We have trimmed some of the position given the strength in the price but view the name as a long term, core holding.

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group also contributed. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of beverages such as Dr. Pepper, 7Up, Mott’s, Nantucket Nectar, Yoo-hoo and Clamato, and derives over 90% of its revenue domestically. With minimal exposure to the recent strengthening of the U.S. dollar and good operational performance evidenced by positive volume and pricing trends, the stock was up more than its soft drink competitors. Dr. Pepper Snapple retains a strong balance sheet, a healthy dividend yield of 2.1%, and generates strong free cash flow. We maintain a position as we continue to like the long-term prospects for the company.

  

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DETRACTORS

The largest detractor was Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, a global independent oil and gas exploration and production company that owns reserves in some of the most prolific oil and gas basins around the globe. The shares traded down to year-to-date lows in the fourth quarter of 2015 as crude oil prices reached multi-year lows and weighed on the outlook for energy companies. Anadarko Petroleum’s shares also traded lower in the back half of the year after it was announced that they made a failed bid to acquire Apache Corporation in November. The macro environment remains challenging for oil and gas producers but we continue to hold Anadarko shares as we believe the company has tier 1 asset base, strong execution track record and solid balance sheet that will help it endure the industry-wide downturn driven by low commodity prices.

Another detractor was Western Gas Partners LP, a Texas-based Master Limited Partnership (MLP) formed by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in 2007 to own and operate midstream oil and natural gas assets. The shares were negatively affected by the broad based sell off across the energy and in particular, the MLP sector on concerns of tightening capital market access. There were also growing concerns the Western Gas management team would have to lower its annual distribution growth forecast given the declining natural gas and crude oil pricing environment. We believe that Western Gas Partners’ fee-based business model will drive solid distribution growth with the support of its sponsor, Anadarko Petroleum and that the current share price implies an overly pessimistic downside case.

FMC Corporation, a diversified chemical company operating three divisions, also detracted. They are the seventh largest provider of crop protection chemicals via their Ag Solutions division, one of the largest producers of niche nutritional ingredients to the food and personal care markets in their health and nutrition division, and one of the largest global producers of lithium. The stock underperformed as it faced significant headwinds in its agriculture division. The continued global price decline in crop prices kept farmers very cautious on spending and that depressed the sales of their herbicides, fungicide and insecticides products. Additionally, the company has significant sales in Latin America, where economic problems in Brazil had a disproportionate impact on their results. While it was a difficult period for the stock, we continue to believe the company is a unique asset in a consolidating space and is undervalued. Thus, we continue to hold a position in the name.

OUTLOOK AND POSITIONING

The Russell Midcap Value Index posted its worst calendar year performance since 2008 while the larger end of the market, as represented by the S&P 500® Index, managed to close slightly up on the year. The reasons for this weakness are many, of course, but a few big picture observations are worth noting: 1) At roughly 18x 2015 estimated earnings per share, the S&P 500 Index is stretched from a valuation standpoint; 2) After many years of strong growth, corporate profits have stalled with S&P 500 Index earnings in 2015 roughly flat as compared to 2014; 3) A remarkable period of falling and generally low interest rates may be ending (or changing), at least at the front end of the yield curve following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first hike in interest rates since 2006; and 4) Credit markets, particularly in high yield, have become choppy and have led to higher financing costs for a host of companies and industries. After many years of gains, the stock market has become riskier for market participants.

While many investors remain complacent with their portfolios, and in so doing take on risk which may come to hurt later, we suggest a different approach. The investment team at Perkins is especially focused on the relationship between earnings and valuation. We know in theory that the combination of missed earnings expectations and high starting valuations can result in substantial losses, and more recently we’ve seen countless examples of this dynamic unfolding in the market. As a result, we favor companies which we believe have durable competitive advantages selling into growing and/or stable end markets and which have managements actively pursuing “self-help” strategies such as cost containment. These companies are likely to have higher earnings on a two- to three-year timeframe, and thus may be worth more. Paying reasonable, but not exorbitant, valuations for these stocks is an attractive opportunity in an otherwise challenging market environment. The volatility experienced in the second half of the year would seem to remain for the broader market heading into 2016 given continued concerns about economic growth – both globally and domestically, the fallout from the commodity price collapse, the possibility of miscommunication on the part of the Fed, reduced market liquidity and increasing geopolitical risk. Our core focus on what we believe to be high-quality companies with less downside price risk becomes paramount in this type of environment.

  

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Additionally we look forward to volatility providing opportunities to purchase high-quality franchises at unusually attractive valuations.

Thank you for your investment in Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

        
       
       
       
 

5 Top Performers - Holdings

 

 

 

5 Bottom Performers - Holdings

   

Contribution

  

Contribution

 

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

0.75%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

-0.50%

 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

0.50%

 

Western Gas Partners LP

-0.43%

 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

 

0.46%

 

FMC Corp.

-0.39%

 

Waste Connections, Inc.

 

0.39%

 

Kennametal, Inc.

-0.38%

 

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

 

0.37%

 

Macy's, Inc.

-0.35%

       
 

5 Top Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell Midcap® Value

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Index Weighting

 

Consumer Staples

 

2.10%

 

10.84%

3.86%

 

Energy

 

0.84%

 

6.50%

9.28%

 

Health Care

 

0.71%

 

6.88%

6.29%

 

Industrials

 

0.59%

 

13.97%

9.75%

 

Materials

 

0.54%

 

2.94%

6.20%

       
 

5 Bottom Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell Midcap® Value

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Index Weighting

 

Financials

 

-0.82%

 

31.24%

33.63%

 

Information Technology

 

-0.65%

 

10.86%

9.61%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

-0.53%

 

4.50%

8.39%

 

Telecommunication Services

 

0.01%

 

0.00%

1.56%

 

Utilities

 

0.17%

 

7.41%

11.42%

 

Security contribution to performance is measured by using an algorithm that multiplies the daily performance of each security with the previous day’s ending weight in the portfolio and is gross of advisory fees. Fixed income securities and certain equity securities, such as private placements and some share classes of equity securities, are excluded.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

Food & Staples Retailing

3.0%

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

 

Commercial Banks

2.9%

Alliant Energy Corp.

 

Multi-Utilities

2.7%

Torchmark Corp.

 

Insurance

2.7%

Waste Connections, Inc.

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

2.5%

 

13.8%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

96.5%

Repurchase Agreements

 

3.2%

Other

 

0.3%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
         

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV(1)

 

-2.55%

-4.00%

7.05%

6.49%

11.16%

 

0.84%

Class A Shares at MOP(1)

 

-8.14%

-9.51%

5.79%

5.86%

10.78%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV(1)

 

-2.67%

-4.48%

6.32%

5.74%

10.44%

 

1.54%

Class C Shares at CDSC(1)

 

-3.45%

-5.24%

6.32%

5.74%

10.44%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-2.37%

-3.74%

7.36%

6.75%

11.36%

 

0.58%

Class I Shares(1)

 

-2.35%

-3.72%

7.38%

6.70%

11.32%

 

0.57%

Class L Shares(1)

 

-2.41%

-3.81%

7.36%

6.84%

11.46%

 

0.69%

Class N Shares(1)

 

-2.31%

-3.58%

7.26%

6.70%

11.32%

 

0.43%

Class R Shares(1)

 

-2.66%

-4.31%

6.72%

6.13%

10.83%

 

1.19%

Class S Shares(1)

 

-2.54%

-4.09%

6.99%

6.39%

11.06%

 

0.94%

Class T Shares(1)

 

-2.39%

-3.80%

7.26%

6.70%

11.32%

 

0.69%

Russell Midcap® Value Index

 

-5.17%

-4.78%

11.25%

7.61%

9.26%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

2nd

4th

3rd

1st

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Mid-Cap Value Funds

 

-

178/485

344/399

185/339

9/140

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may be subject to additional risks, including interest rate, management, tax, economic, environmental and concentration risks.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares), from April 21, 2003 to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers. For periods prior to April 21, 2003, the performance shown for each class reflects the historical performance of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares (as a result of a prior reorganization of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares into the Fund’s former Class J Shares), calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class respectively, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010, as a result of the restructuring of Class J Shares, the predecessor share class. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares). For the periods prior to April 21, 2003, the performance shown for Class D Shares reflects the historical performance of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares (as a result of a separate prior reorganization).

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares) from April 21, 2003 to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods prior to April 21, 2003, the performance shown for Class I Shares reflects the historical performance of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares (as a result of a separate prior reorganization), calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class L Shares commenced operations on April 21, 2003. Performance shown for periods following April 21, 2003, reflects the fees and expenses of Class L Shares (formerly named Institutional Shares), net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. The performance shown for Class L Shares for the periods from May 17, 2002 to April 17, 2003, reflects the historical performance of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares (as a result of a prior reorganization of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares into the Fund’s Class L Shares). For the periods prior to May 17, 2002, the performance shown reflects the historical performance of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares.

Class N Shares of the Fund commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares from July 6, 2009 to May 31, 2012, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the period from April 21, 2003 to July 6, 2009, the performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the performance of Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares), calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods prior to April 21, 2003, the performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the historical performance of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares (as a result of a separate prior reorganization), calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares) commenced operations with the Fund’s inception. Performance shown for periods following April 21, 2003, reflects the fees and expenses of Class T Shares in effect during the periods shown, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For the periods prior to April 21, 2003, the performance shown for Class T Shares reflects the historical performance of Berger Mid Cap Value Fund – Investor Shares (as a result of a separate prior reorganization).

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

See important disclosures on the next page.

  

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Performance

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

* The predecessor Fund’s inception date – August 12, 1998

(1) Closed to new investors in certain distribution channels.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$974.50

$4.07

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.01

$4.17

0.82%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$973.30

$4.86

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.21

$4.98

0.98%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$976.30

$2.73

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.37

$2.80

0.55%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$976.50

$2.53

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.57

$2.59

0.51%

Class L Shares

$1,000.00

$975.90

$2.98

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.12

$3.05

0.60%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$976.90

$1.94

 

$1,000.00

$1,023.18

$1.98

0.39%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$973.40

$5.65

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.41

$5.79

1.14%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$974.60

$4.37

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.71

$4.47

0.88%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$976.10

$2.98

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.12

$3.05

0.60%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 96.5%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 1.9%

   
 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

2,513,625

  

$79,857,866

 

Beverages – 2.7%

   
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

 

502,025

  

24,719,711

 
 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

 

940,812

  

87,683,678

 
  

112,403,389

 

Building Products – 1.4%

   
 

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

 

1,655,305

  

56,528,666

 

Capital Markets – 2.8%

   
 

Invesco, Ltd.

 

1,583,230

  

53,006,540

 
 

Lazard, Ltd. - Class A

 

809,244

  

36,424,072

 
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

 

490,123

  

28,412,430

 
  

117,843,042

 

Chemicals – 1.3%

   
 

FMC Corp.

 

1,406,813

  

55,048,593

 

Commercial Banks – 10.4%

   
 

CIT Group, Inc.

 

1,756,675

  

69,739,997

 
 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

 

4,619,212

  

120,977,162

 
 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

4,005,827

  

80,517,123

 
 

MB Financial, Inc.

 

1,628,838

  

52,725,486

 
 

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

 

4,566,250

  

72,603,375

 
 

Zions Bancorporation

 

1,417,973

  

38,710,663

 
  

435,273,806

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 5.1%

   
 

Republic Services, Inc.

 

1,183,468

  

52,060,757

 
 

Tyco International PLC

 

1,693,087

  

53,992,544

 
 

Waste Connections, Inc.

 

1,890,198

  

106,455,951

 
  

212,509,252

 

Communications Equipment – 1.9%

   
 

F5 Networks, Inc.*

 

533,134

  

51,692,673

 
 

NetScout Systems, Inc.*

 

906,632

  

27,833,602

 
  

79,526,275

 

Consumer Finance – 1.4%

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc.*

 

3,153,498

  

58,781,203

 

Containers & Packaging – 1.9%

   
 

Packaging Corp. of America

 

1,238,309

  

78,075,382

 

Electric Utilities – 5.0%

   
 

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

 

1,017,823

  

65,629,227

 
 

PNM Resources, Inc.

 

1,331,257

  

40,696,526

 
 

PPL Corp.

 

3,022,976

  

103,174,171

 
  

209,499,924

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.3%

   
 

Keysight Technologies, Inc.*

 

765,329

  

21,681,771

 
 

Trimble Navigation, Ltd.*

 

1,576,906

  

33,824,634

 
  

55,506,405

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.8%

   
 

Oceaneering International, Inc.

 

911,596

  

34,203,082

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 4.4%

   
 

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

1,047,228

  

126,138,613

 
 

Sysco Corp.

 

1,386,050

  

56,828,050

 
  

182,966,663

 

Food Products – 4.0%

   
 

JM Smucker Co.

 

582,363

  

71,828,652

 
 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

 

281,796

  

24,110,466

 
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

 

588,139

  

46,433,574

 
 

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

 

332,976

  

25,812,300

 
  

168,184,992

 

Gas Utilities – 1.9%

   
 

Southwest Gas Corp.

 

1,478,279

  

81,541,870

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Health Care Providers & Services – 1.9%

   
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*

 

655,916

  

$81,097,454

 

Information Technology Services – 2.0%

   
 

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

612,178

  

47,786,615

 
 

Total System Services, Inc.

 

702,035

  

34,961,343

 
  

82,747,958

 

Insurance – 5.9%

   
 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

 

1,305,218

  

72,374,338

 
 

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd.

 

550,480

  

62,308,831

 
 

Torchmark Corp.

 

1,966,367

  

112,397,538

 
  

247,080,707

 

Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.5%

   
 

HSN, Inc.

 

437,639

  

22,175,168

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.8%

   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

 

1,792,390

  

74,939,826

 

Machinery – 2.9%

   
 

Donaldson Co., Inc.

 

649,614

  

18,617,937

 
 

Kennametal, Inc.

 

944,734

  

18,138,893

 
 

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

 

499,461

  

25,917,031

 
 

Timken Co.

 

1,012,687

  

28,952,721

 
 

Xylem, Inc.

 

823,587

  

30,060,926

 
  

121,687,508

 

Marine – 0.4%

   
 

Kirby Corp.*

 

340,832

  

17,934,580

 

Media – 1.8%

   
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

 

1,015,549

  

76,836,437

 

Metals & Mining – 1.0%

   
 

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

 

534,047

  

40,197,718

 

Multiline Retail – 1.6%

   
 

Dillard's, Inc. - Class A

 

447,849

  

29,428,158

 
 

Kohl's Corp.

 

788,979

  

37,579,070

 
  

67,007,228

 

Multi-Utilities – 2.7%

   
 

Alliant Energy Corp.

 

1,837,824

  

114,772,109

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.7%

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

 

821,897

  

39,927,756

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co.

 

565,211

  

50,518,559

 
 

Plains All American Pipeline LP

 

1,346,466

  

31,103,365

 
 

Western Gas Partners LP

 

1,608,885

  

76,470,304

 
  

198,019,984

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 11.7%

   
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

 

444,832

  

40,195,020

 
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

236,512

  

43,548,955

 
 

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

 

1,233,507

  

82,237,912

 
 

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

 

283,208

  

24,981,778

 
 

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. - Class A

 

2,781,447

  

75,015,626

 
 

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

 

2,518,094

  

38,627,562

 
 

LaSalle Hotel Properties

 

469,855

  

11,821,552

 
 

Post Properties, Inc.

 

1,082,115

  

64,017,923

 
 

Potlatch Corp.

 

1,711,342

  

51,750,982

 
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

 

1,941,667

  

58,211,177

 
  

490,408,487

 

Road & Rail – 1.9%

   
 

CSX Corp.

 

3,013,592

  

78,202,712

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.2%

   
 

Analog Devices, Inc.

 

554,447

  

30,672,008

 
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

 

1,291,945

  

60,127,120

 
  

90,799,128

 

Software – 3.7%

   
 

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.*

 

1,150,172

  

93,600,997

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Software – (continued)

   
 

Synopsys, Inc.*

 

1,303,202

  

$59,439,043

 
  

153,040,040

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 0.5%

   
 

NetApp, Inc.

 

791,884

  

21,008,683

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.1%

   
 

PVH Corp.

 

336,906

  

24,813,127

 
 

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

 

1,236,578

  

20,663,218

 
  

45,476,345

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $3,612,939,196)

 

4,041,182,482

 

Repurchase Agreements – 3.2%

   
 

ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $100,002,778 collateralized by $102,801,900 in U.S. Treasuries 1.7500% - 2.2500%, 9/30/21 - 11/15/25 with a value of $102,001,111

 

$100,000,000

  

100,000,000

 
 

Undivided interest of 5.4% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $96,200,000 with a maturity value of $96,202,672) with ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $5,200,144 collateralized by $98,455,000 in U.S. Treasuries 0.7500% - 2.5000%, 12/31/17 - 2/15/45 with a value of $98,128,087

 

5,200,000

  

5,200,000

 
 

Undivided interest of 8.6% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $350,000,000 with a maturity value of $350,010,111) with RBC Capital Markets Corp., 0.2600%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $30,000,867 collateralized by $354,708,165 in U.S. Treasuries 0% - 8.5000%, 2/15/17 - 5/15/45 with a value of $357,000,051

 

30,000,000

  

30,000,000

 

Total Repurchase Agreements (cost $135,200,000)

 

135,200,000

 

Total Investments (total cost $3,748,139,196) – 99.7%

 

4,176,382,482

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.3%

 

10,698,933

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$4,187,081,415

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$4,082,781,485

 

97.8

%

Israel

 

93,600,997

 

2.2

 

Total

 

$4,176,382,482

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Russell Midcap® Value Index

Measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance. 

  

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

$ 4,041,182,482

$ -

$ -

Repurchase Agreements

-

135,200,000

-

Total Assets

$ 4,041,182,482

$ 135,200,000

$ -

  

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost(1)

 

$

3,748,139,196

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

4,041,182,482

 
 

Repurchase agreements, at value

  

135,200,000

 
 

Cash

  

77,587

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

85,052

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Investments sold

  

52,296,948

 
  

Dividends

  

8,767,273

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

3,085,799

 
  

Interest

  

3,789

 
 

Other assets

  

54,827

 

Total Assets

 

 

4,240,753,757

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

29,240,424

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

21,086,649

 
  

Advisory fees

  

1,490,246

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

936,943

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

201,589

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

85,052

 
  

Professional fees

  

53,147

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

38,669

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

28,709

 
  

Custodian fees

  

2,746

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

508,168

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

53,672,342

 

Net Assets

 

$

4,187,081,415

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

3,582,391,116

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

415,170

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

175,998,444

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

428,276,685

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

4,187,081,415

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

154,151,372

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

9,937,808

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

15.51

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

16.46

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

89,449,313

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

5,853,773

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

15.28

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

754,663,395

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

49,292,837

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.31

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

982,686,136

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

64,115,884

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.33

 

Net Assets - Class L Shares

 

$

10,360,600

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

664,101

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.60

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

123,923,868

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

8,113,867

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.27

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

76,195,392

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

4,960,896

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.36

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

166,215,880

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

10,728,518

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.49

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,829,435,459

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

118,966,471

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

15.38

 

 

(1) Includes cost of repurchase agreements of $135,200,000.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

47,448,398

 
 

Interest

 

82,030

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

1,110

 

Total Investment Income

 

47,531,538

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

8,786,608

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

233,206

 
  

Class C Shares

 

235,429

 
  

Class R Shares

 

202,367

 
  

Class S Shares

 

224,971

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

485,408

 
  

Class L Shares

 

14,757

 
  

Class R Shares

 

104,233

 
  

Class S Shares

 

229,840

 
  

Class T Shares

 

2,714,197

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

165,644

 
  

Class C Shares

 

68,988

 
  

Class I Shares

 

719,658

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

8,067

 
  

Class C Shares

 

5,717

 
  

Class D Shares

 

89,567

 
  

Class I Shares

 

25,098

 
  

Class L Shares

 

170

 
  

Class N Shares

 

1,293

 
  

Class R Shares

 

1,227

 
  

Class S Shares

 

1,755

 
  

Class T Shares

 

18,222

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

290,726

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

235,463

 
 

Registration fees

 

53,652

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

43,527

 
 

Professional fees

 

26,656

 
 

Custodian fees

 

13,776

 
 

Other expenses

 

94,189

 

Total Expenses

 

15,094,411

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(510,999)

 

Net Expenses

 

14,583,412

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

32,948,126

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

491,064,864

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

491,064,864

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(639,357,520)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(639,357,520)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(115,344,530)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

32,948,126

 

$

69,594,101

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

491,064,864

  

964,397,666

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(639,357,520)

  

(995,297,890)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(115,344,530)

 

 

38,693,877

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
 

Dividends from Net Investment Income

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(1,698,729)

  

(5,940,967)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(500,525)

  

(1,728,498)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(11,130,073)

  

(26,626,446)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(14,495,344)

  

(60,085,448)

 
  

Class L Shares

 

(142,363)

  

(525,737)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(2,041,437)

  

(11,502,967)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(585,060)

  

(1,915,197)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(1,699,047)

  

(4,806,203)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(25,414,179)

  

(87,392,023)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(57,706,757)

 

 

(200,523,486)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(29,942,225)

  

(59,097,635)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(17,727,394)

  

(27,692,822)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(142,347,912)

  

(170,540,333)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(189,691,266)

  

(387,019,885)

 
  

Class L Shares

 

(1,986,390)

  

(3,550,347)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(23,497,603)

  

(68,277,150)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(14,356,777)

  

(20,399,307)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(31,143,304)

  

(49,292,220)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(357,021,685)

  

(615,613,262)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(807,714,556)

 

 

(1,401,482,961)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(865,421,313)

 

 

(1,602,006,447)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(26,673,994)

  

(193,990,109)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(5,213,211)

  

(14,966,319)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

99,241,746

  

81,488,051

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(193,828,709)

  

(457,209,582)

 
  

Class L Shares

 

167,534

  

(6,278,399)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(128,511,002)

  

(39,656,477)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

3,831,129

  

(15,486,508)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

5,304,174

  

(135,984,424)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(151,778,814)

  

(890,075,814)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(397,461,147)

 

 

(1,672,159,581)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(1,378,226,990)

 

 

(3,235,472,151)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

5,565,308,405

  

8,800,780,556

 

 

End of period

$

4,187,081,415

 

$

5,565,308,405

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

415,170

 

$

25,173,801

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.87

 

 

$25.00

 

 

$23.96

 

 

$20.93

 

 

$23.66

 

 

$19.04

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.11(1)

  

0.18(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.28

  

0.18

  

0.19

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.68)

  

(0.07)

  

4.14

  

3.66

  

(1.15)

  

4.57

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.57)

 

 

0.11

 

 

4.40

 

 

3.94

 

 

(0.97)

 

 

4.76

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.48)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.14)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.79)

 

 

(5.24)

 

 

(3.36)

 

 

(0.91)

 

 

(1.76)

 

 

(0.14)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.51

  

$19.87

  

$25.00

  

$23.96

  

$20.93

  

$23.66

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.55)%

 

 

0.11%

 

 

19.72%

 

 

19.33%

 

 

(3.84)%

 

 

25.04%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$154,151

  

$217,358

  

$476,695

  

$896,589

  

$1,157,423

  

$1,358,791

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$187,822

  

$313,048

  

$729,640

  

$996,195

  

$1,198,373

  

$1,228,239

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.82%

  

0.84%

  

0.93%

  

1.00%

  

1.06%

  

1.20%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.82%

  

0.84%

  

0.93%

  

0.95%

  

1.02%

  

1.17%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.12%

  

0.79%

  

1.06%

  

0.98%

  

0.98%

  

0.82%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.55

 

 

$24.66

 

 

$23.65

 

 

$20.74

 

 

$23.50

 

 

$18.93

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.09(1)

  

0.02(1)

  

0.08(1)

  

0.03

  

0.01

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.67)

  

(0.07)

  

4.08

  

3.70

  

(1.14)

  

4.53

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.58)

 

 

(0.05)

 

 

4.16

 

 

3.73

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

4.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.10)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.08)

  

(0.04)

  

(2)

  

(2)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.69)

 

 

(5.06)

 

 

(3.15)

 

 

(0.82)

 

 

(1.63)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.28

  

$19.55

  

$24.66

  

$23.65

  

$20.74

  

$23.50

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.67)%

 

 

(0.62)%

 

 

18.83%

 

 

18.45%

 

 

(4.58)%

 

 

24.17%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$89,449

  

$115,667

  

$160,595

  

$189,096

  

$210,874

  

$242,324

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$104,394

  

$140,888

  

$177,414

  

$203,923

  

$217,116

  

$211,474

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.98%

  

1.54%

  

1.70%

  

1.72%

  

1.79%

  

1.87%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.98%

  

1.54%

  

1.68%

  

1.71%

  

1.77%

  

1.87%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.98%

  

0.07%

  

0.35%

  

0.24%

  

0.23%

  

0.11%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.71

 

 

$25.04

 

 

$24.03

 

 

$20.96

 

 

$23.71

 

 

$19.06

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.34(1)

  

0.30

  

0.24

  

0.26

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.67)

  

(0.05)

  

4.13

  

3.72

  

(1.16)

  

4.57

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.53)

 

 

0.17

 

 

4.47

 

 

4.02

 

 

(0.92)

 

 

4.83

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.28)

  

(0.74)

  

(0.39)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.18)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.87)

 

 

(5.50)

 

 

(3.46)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(1.83)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.31

  

$19.71

  

$25.04

  

$24.03

  

$20.96

  

$23.71

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.37)%

 

 

0.37%

 

 

20.00%

 

 

19.72%

 

 

(3.57)%

 

 

25.40%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$754,663

  

$827,954

  

$939,775

  

$869,066

  

$818,836

  

$936,795

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$792,176

  

$894,102

  

$905,095

  

$840,920

  

$848,059

  

$896,522

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.55%

  

0.58%

  

0.65%

  

0.68%

  

0.74%

  

0.88%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.55%

  

0.58%

  

0.65%

  

0.68%

  

0.74%

  

0.88%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.43%

  

1.01%

  

1.39%

  

1.27%

  

1.26%

  

1.14%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.72

 

 

$25.04

 

 

$24.02

 

 

$20.95

 

 

$23.71

 

 

$19.07

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.34(1)

  

0.34

  

0.23

  

0.25

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.67)

  

(0.07)

  

4.15

  

3.68

  

(1.15)

  

4.59

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.53)

 

 

0.18

 

 

4.49

 

 

4.02

 

 

(0.92)

 

 

4.84

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.27)

  

(0.74)

  

(0.40)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.20)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.86)

 

 

(5.50)

 

 

(3.47)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(1.84)

 

 

(0.20)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.33

  

$19.72

  

$25.04

  

$24.02

  

$20.95

  

$23.71

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.35)%

 

 

0.40%

 

 

20.07%

 

 

19.71%

 

 

(3.58)%

 

 

25.46%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$982,686

  

$1,407,953

  

$2,290,695

  

$3,033,537

  

$3,412,395

  

$3,385,626

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,197,145

  

$1,967,896

  

$2,674,830

  

$3,245,850

  

$3,277,486

  

$2,900,600

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.51%

  

0.57%

  

0.63%

  

0.63%

  

0.73%

  

0.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.51%

  

0.57%

  

0.63%

  

0.63%

  

0.73%

  

0.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.42%

  

1.10%

  

1.39%

  

1.32%

  

1.28%

  

1.14%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class L Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.99

 

 

$25.31

 

 

$24.26

 

 

$21.12

 

 

$23.90

 

 

$19.18

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.34(1)

  

2.82

  

1.89

  

0.73

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.67)

  

(0.08)

  

4.18

  

1.25

  

(2.82)

  

4.18

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.54)

 

 

0.14

 

 

4.52

 

 

4.07

 

 

(0.93)

 

 

4.91

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.70)

  

(0.40)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.22)

  

(0.19)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

(2)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(5.46)

 

 

(3.47)

 

 

(0.93)

 

 

(1.85)

 

 

(0.19)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.60

  

$19.99

  

$25.31

  

$24.26

  

$21.12

  

$23.90

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.41)%

 

 

0.25%

 

 

20.02%

 

 

19.77%

 

 

(3.59)%

 

 

25.66%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$10,361

  

$12,608

  

$22,872

  

$24,332

  

$33,875

  

$63,549

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$11,580

  

$17,713

  

$24,042

  

$29,252

  

$54,047

  

$66,281

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.64%

  

0.69%

  

0.75%

  

0.77%

  

0.84%

  

0.99%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.60%

  

0.69%

  

0.68%

  

0.60%

  

0.77%

  

0.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.36%

  

0.96%

  

1.36%

  

1.38%

  

1.27%

  

1.32%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
                      
                   

Class N Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(3)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.69

 

 

$25.05

 

 

$24.03

 

 

$20.95

 

 

$20.44

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.26(1)

  

0.38(1)

  

0.31

  

(0.04)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.66)

  

(0.06)

  

4.14

  

3.74

  

0.55

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.52)

 

 

0.20

 

 

4.52

 

 

4.05

 

 

0.51

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.31)

  

(0.80)

  

(0.43)

  

(0.19)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.90)

 

 

(5.56)

 

 

(3.50)

 

 

(0.97)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.27

  

$19.69

  

$25.05

  

$24.03

  

$20.95

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.31)%

 

 

0.51%

 

 

20.25%

 

 

19.89%

 

 

2.50%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$123,924

  

$281,522

  

$398,115

  

$222,244

  

$21,405

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$176,671

  

$348,342

  

$306,197

  

$129,631

  

$8,142

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.39%

  

0.43%

  

0.49%

  

0.52%

  

0.58%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.39%

  

0.43%

  

0.49%

  

0.52%

  

0.57%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.42%

  

1.17%

  

1.57%

  

1.44%

  

(3.02)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

(3) Period from May 31, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class R Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.68

 

 

$24.86

 

 

$23.83

 

 

$20.86

 

 

$23.59

 

 

$19.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(1)

  

0.09(1)

  

0.19(1)

  

0.16

  

0.10

  

0.12

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.66)

  

(0.06)

  

4.11

  

3.69

  

(1.14)

  

4.56

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.58)

 

 

0.03

 

 

4.30

 

 

3.85

 

 

(1.04)

 

 

4.68

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.15)

  

(0.45)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.10)

  

(0.06)

  

(0.09)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.74)

 

 

(5.21)

 

 

(3.27)

 

 

(0.88)

 

 

(1.69)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.36

  

$19.68

  

$24.86

  

$23.83

  

$20.86

  

$23.59

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.66)%

 

 

(0.26)%

 

 

19.35%

 

 

18.97%

 

 

(4.15)%

 

 

24.64%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$76,195

  

$89,478

  

$127,464

  

$163,302

  

$161,056

  

$170,602

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$81,675

  

$106,006

  

$143,754

  

$162,747

  

$157,701

  

$146,674

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.14%

  

1.19%

  

1.25%

  

1.26%

  

1.34%

  

1.49%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.14%

  

1.19%

  

1.25%

  

1.26%

  

1.34%

  

1.49%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.83%

  

0.43%

  

0.77%

  

0.69%

  

0.66%

  

0.47%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
                      
                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.84

 

 

$24.98

 

 

$23.91

 

 

$20.90

 

 

$23.64

 

 

$19.03

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.11(1)

  

0.15(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.23

  

0.16

  

0.17

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.67)

  

(0.07)

  

4.13

  

3.69

  

(1.15)

  

4.56

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.56)

 

 

0.08

 

 

4.38

 

 

3.92

 

 

(0.99)

 

 

4.73

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.46)

  

(0.24)

  

(0.13)

  

(0.12)

  

(0.12)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.79)

 

 

(5.22)

 

 

(3.31)

 

 

(0.91)

 

 

(1.75)

 

 

(0.12)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.49

  

$19.84

  

$24.98

  

$23.91

  

$20.90

  

$23.64

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.54)%

 

 

(0.01)%

 

 

19.65%

 

 

19.27%

 

 

(3.90)%

 

 

24.91%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$166,216

  

$198,232

  

$387,978

  

$709,171

  

$794,421

  

$834,778

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$180,117

  

$269,177

  

$536,193

  

$770,990

  

$795,213

  

$742,692

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.89%

  

0.94%

  

0.99%

  

1.02%

  

1.09%

  

1.24%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.88%

  

0.94%

  

0.99%

  

1.01%

  

1.09%

  

1.24%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.09%

  

0.68%

  

1.00%

  

0.93%

  

0.92%

  

0.74%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$19.76

 

 

$25.05

 

 

$24.01

 

 

$20.96

 

 

$23.70

 

 

$19.06

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(1)

  

0.21(1)

  

0.32(1)

  

0.32

  

0.23

  

0.24

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.66)

  

(0.06)

  

4.14

  

3.67

  

(1.17)

  

4.56

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.53)

 

 

0.15

 

 

4.46

 

 

3.99

 

 

(0.94)

 

 

4.80

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.68)

  

(0.35)

  

(0.16)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.16)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(3.59)

  

(4.76)

  

(3.07)

  

(0.78)

  

(1.63)

  

(2)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(3.85)

 

 

(5.44)

 

 

(3.42)

 

 

(0.94)

 

 

(1.80)

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$15.38

  

$19.76

  

$25.05

  

$24.01

  

$20.96

  

$23.70

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.39)%

 

 

0.26%

 

 

19.96%

 

 

19.56%

 

 

(3.66)%

 

 

25.24%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,829,435

  

$2,414,536

  

$3,996,592

  

$5,584,059

  

$6,202,441

  

$7,796,637

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,129,200

  

$3,167,714

  

$4,815,160

  

$6,004,535

  

$6,737,743

  

$7,597,129

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.64%

  

0.69%

  

0.74%

  

0.77%

  

0.84%

  

0.99%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.60%

  

0.69%

  

0.73%

  

0.76%

  

0.83%

  

0.99%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.35%

  

0.94%

  

1.29%

  

1.19%

  

1.16%

  

1.02%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

26%

  

49%

  

51%

  

60%

  

54%

  

66%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class L Shares are designed for pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations and corporations, as well as high net worth individuals and financial intermediaries who are willing to maintain a minimum account balance of $250,000.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

  

Janus Investment Fund

25


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or

  

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

ING Financial Markets LLC

$105,200,000

$ -

$(105,200,000)

$ -

RBC Capital Markets Corp.

30,000,000

-

(30,000,000)

-

Total

$135,200,000

$ -

$(135,200,000)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

  

Janus Investment Fund

27


Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

All repurchase agreements are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements that give the Fund, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the counterparty. Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund and other funds advised by Janus Capital or its affiliates may transfer daily uninvested cash balances into one or more joint trading accounts. Assets in the joint trading accounts are invested in money market instruments and the proceeds are allocated to the participating funds on a pro rata basis.

Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s "base" fee rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.64%.

The investment advisory fee rate is determined by calculating a base fee and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base fee depending on how well the Fund has performed relative to its benchmark index. The Fund's benchmark index used in the calculation is the Russell Midcap® Value Index.

The calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:

Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (“Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (“Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the applicable performance measurement period, which is generally the previous 36 months.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the period ended December 31, 2015, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.35%.

Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. Perkins (together with its predecessors), has been in the investment management business since 1984 and provides day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio operations subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns 100% of Perkins.

Janus Capital pays Perkins a subadvisory fee equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (calculated after any applicable performance fee adjustment, fee waivers, and expense reimbursements). The subadvisory fee paid by Janus Capital to Perkins adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark index over the performance measurement period.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees, the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.89%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. The previous expense limit until November 1, 2015 was 0.77%. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services receives an administrative fee based on the average daily net assets Class L Shares of the Fund based on the average proportion of the Fund’s total net assets sold directly and the average proportion of the Fund’s net assets sold through financial intermediaries on a monthly basis. The asset-weighted fee is calculated by applying a blended annual fee rate of 0.12% on average net assets for the proportion of assets sold directly and 0.25% on average net assets for the proportion of assets sold through financial intermediaries. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Janus Services has agreed to waive

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

all or a portion of this fee. Such waiver is voluntary and could change or be terminated at any time at the discretion of Janus Services or Janus Capital without prior notification to shareholders. Removal of this fee waiver may have a significant impact on Class L Shares’ total expense ratio. If applicable, amounts waived to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

  

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Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $3,961.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $2,401.

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $19,696,371 in purchases and $9,160,139 in sales, resulting in a net realized gain of $186,144. The net realized gain is included in “Investments and foreign currency transactions” within the “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 3,761,061,024

$658,943,681

$(243,622,223)

$ 415,321,458

    
  

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Notes to Financial Statements

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

732,414

$ 12,690,606

 

1,943,164

$ 42,170,169

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,693,667

25,845,365

 

2,702,929

54,491,054

Shares repurchased

(3,429,564)

(65,209,965)

 

(12,773,517)

(290,651,332)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,003,483)

$ (26,673,994)

 

(8,127,424)

$ (193,990,109)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

379,682

$ 6,273,434

 

619,844

$ 13,002,164

Reinvested dividends and distributions

963,032

14,483,996

 

1,182,289

23,551,202

Shares repurchased

(1,406,397)

(25,970,641)

 

(2,398,028)

(51,519,685)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(63,683)

$ (5,213,211)

 

(595,895)

$ (14,966,319)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

389,690

$ 7,316,547

 

995,769

$ 21,649,556

Reinvested dividends and distributions

9,962,485

150,035,030

 

9,625,261

192,312,707

Shares repurchased

(3,067,504)

(58,109,831)

 

(6,138,814)

(132,474,212)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

7,284,671

$ 99,241,746

 

4,482,216

$ 81,488,051

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

4,489,556

$ 83,241,489

 

24,096,092

$ 556,042,706

Reinvested dividends and distributions

12,605,121

190,085,231

 

20,070,726

401,213,809

Shares repurchased

(24,387,204)

(467,155,429)

 

(64,229,193)

(1,414,466,097)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(7,292,527)

$(193,828,709)

 

(20,062,375)

$ (457,209,582)

Class L Shares:

     

Shares sold

961

$ 16,222

 

38,877

$ 796,226

Reinvested dividends and distributions

134,817

2,069,447

 

164,546

3,335,352

Shares repurchased

(102,462)

(1,918,135)

 

(476,359)

(10,409,977)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

33,316

$ 167,534

 

(272,936)

$ (6,278,399)

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

295,980

$ 5,576,264

 

2,375,269

$ 53,937,500

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,688,622

25,363,097

 

3,969,655

79,154,920

Shares repurchased

(8,169,625)

(159,450,363)

 

(7,940,835)

(172,748,897)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(6,185,023)

$(128,511,002)

 

(1,595,911)

$ (39,656,477)

Class R Shares:

     

Shares sold

385,427

$ 7,040,533

 

968,265

$ 20,947,984

Reinvested dividends and distributions

912,425

13,786,736

 

1,032,663

20,663,587

Shares repurchased

(883,691)

(16,996,140)

 

(2,581,917)

(57,098,079)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

414,161

$ 3,831,129

 

(580,989)

$ (15,486,508)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

1,905,444

$ 36,208,776

 

2,887,949

$ 64,680,302

Reinvested dividends and distributions

2,153,814

32,824,131

 

2,678,387

53,969,494

Shares repurchased

(3,321,273)

(63,728,733)

 

(11,107,693)

(254,634,220)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

737,985

$ 5,304,174

 

(5,541,357)

$ (135,984,424)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

2,364,011

$ 44,385,021

 

10,089,893

$ 221,831,258

Reinvested dividends and distributions

24,955,804

377,581,309

 

34,237,171

686,112,906

Shares repurchased

(30,561,515)

(573,745,144)

 

(81,681,244)

(1,798,019,978)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(3,241,700)

$(151,778,814)

 

(37,354,180)

$ (890,075,814)

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$1,216,378,337

$2,354,829,027

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund's financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Notes

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

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Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

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Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

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Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Perkins Select Value Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Perkins Select Value Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

13

Statement of Operations

15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

16

Financial Highlights

17

Notes to Financial Statements

20

Additional Information

30

Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe in the timeless adage of the “power of compounding” and reflect this in our focus on mitigating losses in difficult markets. We invest in securities we believe have favorable reward to risk ratios by focusing first on rigorous downside analysis prior to determining upside potential. We seek to outperform both our benchmark and peers over a full market cycle by building diversified portfolios of what we believe to be high-quality, undervalued stocks.

   

Robert Perkins

co-portfolio manager

Alec Perkins

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

During the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Perkins Select Value Fund’s Class I Shares returned -1.91%, outperforming the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 3000 Value Index, which returned -3.64%.

The Fund’s outperformance during the period was led by stock selection in consumer staples where we’ve continued to hold a large position in Casey’s General Stores, a convenience store chain with a significant economic moat and a domestic footprint that is less impacted by the strengthening U.S. dollar (more on Casey’s below). Stock selection in financials was also positive as we were able to find several attractively priced real estate investment trusts (REITs) and smaller banks with positive risk rewards, and consumer discretionary also contributed to the fund’s outperformance for the period. Energy-related stocks were among the worst performers in the index and, within this environment, our stock selection in the energy sector was a relative detractor; however our underweight position in the group lessened the impact on relative returns. Our zero weighting to utilities detracted as the group posted the strongest returns of any sector.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

A softer-than-expected global economy, particularly China and other emerging markets, led to continued U.S. dollar strength, commodity weakness, sharply lower oil prices and deteriorating credit markets during the period. Against this backdrop the United States saw decent employment gains which led to the Federal Reserve (Fed) raising interest rates off the zero bound for the first time since 2006. These diverging macro trends and increasing macro economic risks led to weakness in corporate earnings relative to expectations, and to weakness in equity stock prices.

CONTRIBUTORS

The largest individual contributor to performance was Casey’s General Stores. Casey’s operates gas stations and convenience stores throughout small towns in the Midwest, and is expanding into the Southeast. The steep decline in crude oil, and ultimately gasoline prices, were a significant reason for the stocks strong performance during the period. Gasoline margins at Casey’s typically benefit when wholesale gasoline prices decline as retail prices at the pump are stickier on the way down. Casey’s has done a solid job in executing its growth strategy, evidenced by strong same-store sales of grocery items and prepared foods during the year. While we did trim some of our holdings on price strength, Casey’s remains our largest holding in the Fund.

Irish Continental Group, a maritime transport group based in Ireland, was also an individual contributor. The company is a beneficiary of ongoing economic strength in the UK and recovery in Ireland. The ferries and other vessels it operates have high fixed costs, resulting in accelerating incremental contribution to profits from additional volume growth. The business is also in a favorable place in its investment cycle, allowing for very strong cash flow generation. In our opinion, these factors have led to strong profit growth and earnings per share upgrades. While the reward-to-risk ratio has compressed given the strong stock price appreciation and we have reduced our position, we remain constructive on the ongoing potential for further economic recovery in Ireland post the financial crisis and the conservative capitalization of Irish Continental, which should allow for enhanced capital returns to shareholders.

Another leading contributor was Jack Henry, a leader in core processing technology for small domestic banks and thrifts. The company’s software allows their customers to provide banking functions such as account reconciliation, credit/debit accounting for customer accounts, internet

  

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banking, check imaging, and remote deposit. Jack Henry performed well this year as the company held expenses in check while continuing to post stable revenue growth for the year. All in, recurring revenue is about 95% of the company’s total revenue, and this creates significant stability in free cash flow and income, especially in periods of general weakness. While the reward-to-risk ratio has declined, we continue to own a sizable position because of the recurring revenue, loyal customer base, and stability of the business model.

DETRACTORS

The leading individual detractor during the period was Cone Midstream Partners LP, a Pennsylvania based master limited partnership (MLP) that operates and develops natural gas gathering pipelines and related midstream assets to service its sponsors, Consol Energy Inc. and Noble Energy Inc. Cone Midstream’s shares underperformed during the period as investors became increasingly concerned with the prospects of the company having to decrease its mid- to high-teens distribution growth forecast as its sponsor companies announced plans to slow their drilling program and production growth rates in the Marcellus shale play. Cone Midstream reported solid quarterly earnings results throughout the period and protected its strong balance sheet but the stock was also impacted by the broad based sell-off in MLP stocks on concerns of tightening capital market access for the entire sector.

Plains All American Pipeline LP, an MLP that owns and operates crude oil and natural gas infrastructure assets, also detracted. Plains’ shares came under pressure as the market became increasingly concerned with the prospect of a cut to limited partner distributions, market stress on its publicly traded general partner and the ability for the company to access capital markets to fund its future growth plans. We exited our position.

Another detractor was Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, a global independent oil and gas exploration and production company that owns reserves in some of the most prolific oil and gas basins around the globe. The shares traded down to year-to-date lows in the fourth quarter of 2015 as crude oil prices reached multi-year lows and weighed on the outlook for energy companies. Anadarko Petroleum’s shares also traded lower in the back half of the year after it was announced that they made a failed bid to acquire Apache Corporation in November. The macro environment remains challenging for oil and gas producers but we continue to hold Anadarko shares as we believe the company has a tier 1 asset base, strong execution track record and solid balance sheet that will help it endure the industry-wide downturn driven by low commodity prices.

OUTLOOK AND POSITIONING

The Russell 3000 Value Index posted its worst calendar year performance since 2008 while the larger end of the market, as represented by the S&P 500® Index, managed to close slightly up on the year. The reasons for this weakness are many, of course, but a few big picture observations are worth noting: 1) At roughly 18x 2015 estimated earnings per share, the S&P 500 Index is stretched from a valuation standpoint; 2) After many years of strong growth, corporate profits have stalled with S&P 500 Index earnings in 2015 roughly flat as compared to 2014; 3) A remarkable period of falling and generally low interest rates may be ending (or changing), at least at the front end of the yield curve following the Fed’s first hike in interest rates since 2006; and 4) Credit markets, particularly in high yield, have become choppy and have led to higher financing costs for a host of companies and industries. After many years of gains, the stock market has become riskier for market participants.

While many investors remain complacent with their portfolios, and in so doing take on risk which may come to hurt later, we suggest a different approach. The investment team at Perkins is especially focused on the relationship between earnings and valuation. We know in theory that the combination of missed earnings expectations and high starting valuations can result in substantial losses, and more recently we’ve seen countless examples of this dynamic unfolding in the market. As a result, we favor companies which we believe have durable competitive advantages selling into growing and/or stable end markets and which have managements actively pursuing “self-help” strategies such as cost containment. These companies are likely to have higher earnings on a two- to three-year timeframe, and thus may be worth more. Paying reasonable, but not exorbitant, valuations for these stocks is an attractive opportunity in an otherwise challenging market environment. The volatility experienced in the second half of the year would seem to remain for the broader market heading into 2016 given continued concerns about economic growth – both globally and domestically, the fallout from the commodity price collapse, the possibility of miscommunication on the part of the Fed, reduced market liquidity and increasing geopolitical risk. Our core focus on what we believe to be high-quality companies with less downside price risk

  

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becomes paramount in this type of environment. Additionally we look forward to volatility providing opportunities to purchase high quality franchises at unusually attractive valuations.

Thank you for your investment with us in Perkins Select Value Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

       
       
       
       
 

5 Top Performers - Holdings

 

 

 

5 Bottom Performers - Holdings

 

   

Contribution

  

Contribution

 

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

1.49%

 

Cone Midstream Partners LP

-1.07%

 

Irish Continental Group PLC

 

0.77%

 

Plains All American Pipeline LP

-0.62%

 

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

0.46%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

-0.61%

 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

0.39%

 

Tidewater, Inc.

-0.45%

 

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

 

0.38%

 

FMC Corp.

-0.36%

       
 

5 Top Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 3000® Value Index

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Weighting

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.50%

 

6.85%

6.53%

 

Financials

 

0.93%

 

21.78%

31.22%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

0.83%

 

3.34%

5.73%

 

Health Care

 

0.36%

 

21.45%

11.21%

 

Industrials

 

0.32%

 

15.47%

10.31%

       
 

5 Bottom Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 3000® Value Index

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Weighting

 

Energy

 

-1.17%

 

8.01%

12.51%

 

Utilities

 

-0.56%

 

0.00%

6.10%

 

Materials

 

-0.21%

 

0.98%

2.84%

 

Telecommunication Services

 

-0.06%

 

0.00%

2.34%

 

Other**

 

0.00%

 

10.16%

0.00%

 

Security contribution to performance is measured by using an algorithm that multiplies the daily performance of each security with the previous day’s ending weight in the portfolio and is gross of advisory fees. Fixed income securities and certain equity securities, such as private placements and some share classes of equity securities, are excluded.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

     
  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

Food & Staples Retailing

5.4%

Johnson & Johnson

 

Pharmaceuticals

3.3%

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

 

Metals & Mining

3.0%

Microchip Technology, Inc.

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment

2.8%

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

Information Technology Services

2.6%

 

17.1%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

90.3%

Repurchase Agreements

 

9.6%

Other

 

0.1%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
       

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-1.93%

-0.01%

10.63%

 

1.16%

1.01%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-7.55%

-5.78%

9.02%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-2.40%

-0.88%

9.77%

 

1.96%

1.81%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-3.32%

-1.81%

9.77%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-1.86%

0.22%

10.86%

 

0.99%

0.79%

Class I Shares

 

-1.91%

0.17%

10.98%

 

0.84%

0.70%

Class S Shares

 

-1.92%

0.00%

10.46%

 

1.23%

1.13%

Class T Shares

 

-1.88%

0.20%

10.77%

 

1.01%

0.89%

Russell 3000® Value Index

 

-3.64%

-4.13%

14.91%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

1st

4th

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Mid-Cap Value Funds

 

-

45/485

371/432

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

  

6

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may be subject to additional risks, including interest rate, management, tax, economic, environmental and concentration risks.

Holding a meaningful portion of assets in cash or cash equivalents may negatively affect performance.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – December 15, 2011

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

Janus Investment Fund

7


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$980.70

$5.03

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.06

$5.13

1.01%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$976.00

$9.19

 

$1,000.00

$1,015.84

$9.37

1.85%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$981.40

$3.93

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.17

$4.01

0.79%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$980.90

$3.68

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.42

$3.76

0.74%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$980.80

$4.28

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.81

$4.37

0.86%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$981.20

$4.33

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.76

$4.42

0.87%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

8

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 90.3%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 1.4%

   
 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

35,000

  

$1,111,950

 

Biotechnology – 1.4%

   
 

AbbVie, Inc.

 

18,000

  

1,066,320

 

Commercial Banks – 9.0%

   
 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

 

60,000

  

1,571,400

 
 

Heritage Financial Corp.

 

105,000

  

1,978,200

 
 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

 

14,000

  

1,334,340

 
 

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

 

65,000

  

1,033,500

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

20,000

  

1,087,200

 
  

7,004,640

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 5.0%

   
 

Tyco International PLC

 

20,000

  

637,800

 
 

UniFirst Corp.

 

19,000

  

1,979,800

 
 

Waste Connections, Inc.

 

22,000

  

1,239,040

 
  

3,856,640

 

Communications Equipment – 1.0%

   
 

F5 Networks, Inc.*

 

8,000

  

775,680

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.8%

   
 

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

 

20,000

  

595,400

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.6%

   
 

Oceaneering International, Inc.

 

12,000

  

450,240

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 5.4%

   
 

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

35,000

  

4,215,750

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 3.4%

   
 

Abbott Laboratories

 

15,000

  

673,650

 
 

Stryker Corp.

 

21,000

  

1,951,740

 
  

2,625,390

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 4.1%

   
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*

 

15,000

  

1,854,600

 
 

Premier, Inc. - Class A*

 

38,000

  

1,340,260

 
  

3,194,860

 

Health Care Technology – 1.4%

   
 

Omnicell, Inc.*

 

34,000

  

1,056,720

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.2%

   
 

Cedar Fair LP

 

30,000

  

1,675,200

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 1.2%

   
 

Raven Industries, Inc.

 

60,000

  

936,000

 

Information Technology Services – 2.6%

   
 

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

26,000

  

2,029,560

 

Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.5%

   
 

HSN, Inc.

 

8,000

  

405,360

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 3.4%

   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

 

46,000

  

1,923,260

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

 

5,000

  

709,250

 
  

2,632,510

 

Machinery – 4.0%

   
 

Donaldson Co., Inc.

 

45,000

  

1,289,700

 
 

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

 

12,000

  

622,680

 
 

Timken Co.

 

42,000

  

1,200,780

 
  

3,113,160

 

Marine – 2.3%

   
 

Irish Continental Group PLC

 

300,000

  

1,764,858

 

Metals & Mining – 3.0%

   
 

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

 

31,170

  

2,346,166

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 6.2%

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

 

16,000

  

777,280

 
 

Cone Midstream Partners LP

 

82,000

  

807,700

 
 

Lone Pine Resources Canada, Ltd.*

 

212,919

  

108,493

 
 

Lone Pine Resources, Inc.*

 

212,919

  

135,493

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

9


Perkins Select Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – (continued)

   
 

Magellan Midstream Partners LP

 

14,000

  

$950,880

 
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

12,000

  

811,320

 
 

Western Gas Partners LP

 

26,000

  

1,235,780

 
  

4,826,946

 

Pharmaceuticals – 7.7%

   
 

Johnson & Johnson

 

25,000

  

2,568,000

 
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

 

36,000

  

1,901,520

 
 

Novartis AG (ADR)

 

18,000

  

1,548,720

 
  

6,018,240

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 10.6%

   
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

 

8,000

  

722,880

 
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

 

6,000

  

1,104,780

 
 

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

 

24,000

  

1,334,640

 
 

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. - Class A

 

55,000

  

1,483,350

 
 

LaSalle Hotel Properties

 

30,000

  

754,800

 
 

Potlatch Corp.

 

60,000

  

1,814,400

 
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

 

35,000

  

1,049,300

 
  

8,264,150

 

Road & Rail – 3.0%

   
 

CSX Corp.

 

20,000

  

519,000

 
 

Kansas City Southern

 

10,000

  

746,700

 
 

Union Pacific Corp.

 

14,000

  

1,094,800

 
  

2,360,500

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.8%

   
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

 

46,000

  

2,140,840

 

Software – 4.7%

   
 

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.*

 

16,000

  

1,302,080

 
 

Microsoft Corp.

 

15,000

  

832,200

 
 

Synopsys, Inc.*

 

34,000

  

1,550,740

 
  

3,685,020

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 2.6%

   
 

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

 

100,000

  

2,003,000

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $61,588,395)

 

70,155,100

 

Repurchase Agreements – 9.6%

   
 

Undivided interest of 7.8% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $96,200,000 with a maturity value of $96,202,672) with ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $7,500,208 collateralized by $98,455,000 in U.S. Treasuries 0.7500% - 2.5000%, 12/31/17 - 2/15/45 with a value of $98,128,087 (cost $7,500,000)

 

$7,500,000

  

7,500,000

 

Total Investments (total cost $69,088,395) – 99.9%

 

77,655,100

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%

 

50,998

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$77,706,098

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$72,795,456

 

93.7

%

Ireland

 

1,764,858

 

2.3

 

Switzerland

 

1,548,720

 

2.0

 

Israel

 

1,302,080

 

1.7

 

China

 

135,493

 

0.2

 

Canada

 

108,493

 

0.1

 
      

Total

 

$77,655,100

 

100.0

%

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Perkins Select Value Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Russell 3000® Value Index

Measures the performance of the broad value segment of the U.S. equity universe. The index includes those Russell 3000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance.

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

  

*

Non-income producing security.

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

Lone Pine Resources Canada, Ltd.

2/4/14

$

135,493

$

108,493

 

0.1

%

Lone Pine Resources, Inc.

2/4/14

 

135,493

 

135,493

 

0.2

 

Total

 

$

270,986

$

243,986

 

0.3

%

         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

$ 4,582,960

$ -

$ 243,986

All Other

65,328,154

-

-

Repurchase Agreements

-

7,500,000

-

Total Assets

$ 69,911,114

$ 7,500,000

$ 243,986

  

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost(1)

 

$

69,088,395

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

70,155,100

 
 

Repurchase agreements, at value

  

7,500,000

 
 

Cash

  

74,053

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

1,571

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Dividends

  

89,686

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

61,530

 
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

34,448

 
  

Interest

  

208

 
 

Other assets

  

772

 

Total Assets

 

 

77,917,368

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

128,114

 
  

Advisory fees

  

24,296

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

18,610

 
  

Professional fees

  

18,509

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

6,937

 
  

Accounting systems fees

  

2,666

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

1,571

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

686

 
  

Custodian fees

  

506

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

437

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

71

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

8,867

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

211,270

 

Net Assets

 

$

77,706,098

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Perkins Select Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

69,208,560

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

264,001

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

(329,349)

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

8,562,886

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

77,706,098

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

117,143

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

10,208

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

11.48

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

12.18

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

102,656

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

9,036

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

11.36

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

6,563,234

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

571,433

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.49

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

69,380,298

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

6,036,140

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.49

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

50,719

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

4,421

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.47

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

1,492,048

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

129,797

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

11.50

 

 

(1) Includes cost of repurchase agreements of $7,500,000.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

827,185

 
 

Interest

 

2,943

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(100)

 

Total Investment Income

 

830,028

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

220,296

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

127

 
  

Class C Shares

 

209

 
  

Class S Shares

 

65

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

3,987

 
  

Class S Shares

 

65

 
  

Class T Shares

 

1,766

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

51

 
  

Class C Shares

 

34

 
  

Class I Shares

 

34,817

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

1,248

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,256

 
  

Class T Shares

 

25

 
 

Registration fees

 

61,018

 
 

Professional fees

 

20,310

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

5,589

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

3,776

 
 

Custodian fees

 

2,357

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

796

 
 

Other expenses

 

6,332

 

Total Expenses

 

364,124

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(72,602)

 

Net Expenses

 

291,522

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

538,506

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

(370,442)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

(370,442)

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(1,616,547)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(1,616,547)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(1,448,483)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Perkins Select Value Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

538,506

 

$

812,036

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

(370,442)

  

5,558,961

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(1,616,547)

  

(3,791,835)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(1,448,483)

 

 

2,579,162

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(356)

  

(1,513)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

  

(556)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(38,511)

  

(101,067)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(435,963)

  

(1,246,284)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(196)

  

(768)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(4,607)

  

(41,773)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(479,633)

 

 

(1,391,961)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(5,753)

  

(5,161)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(1,938)

  

(6,232)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(381,018)

  

(284,474)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(4,052,601)

  

(3,184,240)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(2,976)

  

(2,260)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(81,294)

  

(119,583)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(4,525,580)

 

 

(3,601,950)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(5,005,213)

 

 

(4,993,911)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

29,956

  

(33,279)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

51,737

  

(123,605)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

492,518

  

(57,883)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

4,684,954

  

(7,532,040)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

3,172

  

38,028

 
  

Class T Shares

 

273,056

  

(694,035)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

5,535,393

 

 

(8,402,814)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(918,303)

 

 

(10,817,563)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

78,624,401

  

89,441,964

 

 

End of period

$

77,706,098

 

$

78,624,401

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

264,001

 

$

205,128

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class A Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.50

 

 

$12.85

 

 

$11.76

 

 

$10.82

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.07(2)

  

0.09(2)

  

0.17(2)

  

0.11

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.33)

  

0.31

  

1.79

  

1.66

  

0.78

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.26)

 

 

0.40

 

 

1.96

 

 

1.77

 

 

0.82

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.04)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.10)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.72)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.76)

  

(0.73)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.76)

 

 

(0.75)

 

 

(0.87)

 

 

(0.83)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.48

  

$12.50

  

$12.85

  

$11.76

  

$10.82

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.93)%

 

 

3.21%

 

 

17.25%

 

 

17.16%

 

 

8.20%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$117

  

$95

  

$132

  

$109

  

$89

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$99

  

$120

  

$114

  

$108

  

$48

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.20%

  

1.16%

  

1.34%

  

1.35%

  

1.51%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.01%

  

1.03%

  

1.23%

  

1.21%

  

1.26%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.17%

  

0.73%

  

1.39%

  

1.13%

  

1.43%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

54%

  

76%

  

62%

  

80%

 
             

1

     
                   

Class C Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.39

 

 

$12.72

 

 

$11.68

 

 

$10.78

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.01(2)

  

(0.01)(2)

  

0.08(2)

  

0.03

  

0.02

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.32)

  

0.31

  

1.78

  

1.65

  

0.76

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.31)

 

 

0.30

 

 

1.86

 

 

1.68

 

 

0.78

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

(0.05)

  

(0.06)

  

(0.05)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.72)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.76)

  

(0.73)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

(0.82)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.36

  

$12.39

  

$12.72

  

$11.68

  

$10.78

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.40)%

 

 

2.43%

 

 

16.38%

 

 

16.24%

 

 

7.80%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$103

  

$54

  

$183

  

$124

  

$77

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$41

  

$116

  

$157

  

$103

  

$34

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

2.02%

  

1.96%

  

2.10%

  

2.05%

  

2.40%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.85%

  

1.83%

  

1.95%

  

1.97%

  

1.99%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.23%

  

(0.05)%

  

0.65%

  

0.36%

  

0.68%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

54%

  

76%

  

62%

  

80%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 15, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class D Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.53

 

 

$12.88

 

 

$11.78

 

 

$10.83

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(2)

  

0.12(2)

  

0.19(2)

  

0.13

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.33)

  

0.32

  

1.81

  

1.66

  

0.79

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.25)

 

 

0.44

 

 

2.00

 

 

1.79

 

 

0.83

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.11)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.72)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.76)

  

(0.73)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.79)

 

 

(0.90)

 

 

(0.84)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.49

  

$12.53

  

$12.88

  

$11.78

  

$10.83

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.86)%

 

 

3.49%

 

 

17.56%

 

 

17.34%

 

 

8.30%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$6,563

  

$6,612

  

$6,830

  

$5,742

  

$3,004

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,501

  

$6,494

  

$5,827

  

$4,266

  

$1,593

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.03%

  

0.99%

  

1.06%

  

1.01%

  

1.74%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.79%

  

0.80%

  

0.97%

  

1.01%

  

1.19%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.33%

  

0.93%

  

1.57%

  

1.43%

  

1.37%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

54%

  

76%

  

62%

  

80%

 
                   
                   

Class I Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.54

 

 

$12.90

 

 

$11.80

 

 

$10.83

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.09(2)

  

0.13(2)

  

0.22(2)

  

0.15

  

0.07

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.34)

  

0.32

  

1.81

  

1.67

  

0.76

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.25)

 

 

0.45

 

 

2.03

 

 

1.82

 

 

0.83

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.08)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.17)

  

(0.12)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.72)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.76)

  

(0.73)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.80)

 

 

(0.81)

 

 

(0.93)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.49

  

$12.54

  

$12.90

  

$11.80

  

$10.83

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.91)%

 

 

3.58%

 

 

17.76%

 

 

17.61%

 

 

8.30%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$69,380

  

$70,486

  

$80,260

  

$64,631

  

$58,880

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$69,722

  

$71,660

  

$72,827

  

$61,876

  

$58,109

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.92%

  

0.84%

  

0.89%

  

0.87%

  

1.26%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.74%

  

0.71%

  

0.79%

  

0.87%

  

1.02%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.38%

  

1.02%

  

1.78%

  

1.46%

  

1.30%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

54%

  

76%

  

62%

  

80%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 15, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                   

Class S Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.49

 

 

$12.87

 

 

$11.77

 

 

$10.81

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(2)

  

0.07(2)

  

0.14(2)

  

0.09

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.33)

  

0.33

  

1.79

  

1.66

  

0.77

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.25)

 

 

0.40

 

 

1.93

 

 

1.75

 

 

0.81

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.05)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.07)

  

(0.06)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.72)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.76)

  

(0.73)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.77)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(0.83)

 

 

(0.79)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.47

  

$12.49

  

$12.87

  

$11.77

  

$10.81

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.92)%

 

 

3.18%

 

 

16.91%

 

 

16.91%

 

 

8.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$51

  

$52

  

$15

  

$13

  

$11

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$51

  

$43

  

$14

  

$12

  

$11

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.32%

  

1.23%

  

1.65%

  

1.52%

  

1.70%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.86%

  

1.10%

  

1.45%

  

1.40%

  

1.47%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.26%

  

0.54%

  

1.11%

  

0.94%

  

0.78%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

54%

  

76%

  

62%

  

80%

 
                   
                   

Class T Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$12.51

 

 

$12.87

 

 

$11.77

 

 

$10.82

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(2)

  

0.09(2)

  

0.19(2)

  

0.13

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.33)

  

0.33

  

1.81

  

1.65

  

0.78

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.25)

 

 

0.42

 

 

2.00

 

 

1.78

 

 

0.82

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.04)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.10)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.72)

  

(0.58)

  

(0.76)

  

(0.73)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.76)

 

 

(0.78)

 

 

(0.90)

 

 

(0.83)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$11.50

  

$12.51

  

$12.87

  

$11.77

  

$10.82

 
 

Total Return*

 

(1.88)%

 

 

3.39%

 

 

17.52%

 

 

17.25%

 

 

8.20%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$1,492

  

$1,326

  

$2,022

  

$1,357

  

$1,049

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$1,381

  

$2,906

  

$1,595

  

$1,274

  

$649

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.08%

  

1.01%

  

1.16%

  

1.11%

  

1.44%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.87%

  

0.89%

  

1.04%

  

1.11%

  

1.26%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.28%

  

0.72%

  

1.53%

  

1.25%

  

1.32%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

39%

  

54%

  

76%

  

62%

  

80%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from December 15, 2011 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Perkins Select Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined

  

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

The Fund did not hold a significant amount of Level 3 securities as of December 31, 2015.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may

  

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Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax

  

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Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery

  

Janus Investment Fund

23


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized

Assets

Offsetting Asset
or Liability(a)

Collateral
Pledged(b)

Net

Amount

ING Financial Markets LLC

$ 7,500,000

$ -

$ (7,500,000)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

All repurchase agreements are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements that give the Fund, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the counterparty. Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund and other funds advised by Janus Capital or its affiliates may transfer daily uninvested cash balances into one or more joint trading accounts. Assets in the joint trading accounts are invested in money market instruments and the proceeds are allocated to the participating funds on a pro rata basis.

Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s "base" fee rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.70%.

The investment advisory fee rate is determined by calculating a base fee and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base fee depending on how well the Fund has performed relative to its benchmark index. The Fund's benchmark index used in the calculation is the Russell 3000® Value Index.

The calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:

Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (“Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (“Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the applicable performance measurement period, which is generally the previous 36 months.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the period ended December 31, 2015, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.55%.

Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. Perkins (together with its predecessors), has been in the investment management business since 1984 and provides day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio operations subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns 100% of Perkins.

Janus Capital pays Perkins a subadvisory fee equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (calculated after any applicable performance fee adjustment, fee waivers, and expense reimbursements). The subadvisory fee paid by Janus Capital to Perkins adjusts up or down based on the Fund's performance relative to the Fund's benchmark index over the performance measurement period.

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees, the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and

  

Janus Investment Fund

25


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.77%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

“12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $154.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $25.

  

Janus Investment Fund

27


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

-

%

-

%

 

Class C Shares

-

 

-

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class S Shares

100

 

-*

  

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

 * Less than 0.50%.

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $68,000 in purchases.

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary difference between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments is investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 69,047,288

$11,456,533

$ (2,848,721)

$ 8,607,812

    
  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Select Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

2,206

$ 25,945

 

4,589

$ 58,254

Reinvested dividends and distributions

542

6,109

 

542

6,674

Shares repurchased

(173)

(2,098)

 

(7,779)

(98,207)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

2,575

$ 29,956

 

(2,648)

$ (33,279)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

6,623

$ 75,370

 

90

$ 1,100

Reinvested dividends and distributions

174

1,938

 

554

6,788

Shares repurchased

(2,112)

(25,571)

 

(10,710)

(131,493)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

4,685

$ 51,737

 

(10,066)

$ (123,605)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

50,645

$ 617,075

 

125,065

$ 1,559,082

Reinvested dividends and distributions

36,486

411,196

 

30,824

380,053

Shares repurchased

(43,503)

(535,753)

 

(158,446)

(1,997,018)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

43,628

$ 492,518

 

(2,557)

$ (57,883)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

25,685

$ 318,530

 

89,635

$ 1,108,628

Reinvested dividends and distributions

397,922

4,488,564

 

359,329

4,430,524

Shares repurchased

(9,945)

(122,140)

 

(1,049,248)

(13,071,192)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

413,662

$4,684,954

 

(600,284)

$(7,532,040)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

2,745

$ 35,000

Reinvested dividends and distributions

282

3,172

 

246

3,028

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

-

-

Net Increase/(Decrease)

282

$ 3,172

 

2,991

$ 38,028

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

30,769

$ 370,116

 

273,757

$ 3,430,218

Reinvested dividends and distributions

7,615

85,901

 

13,096

161,208

Shares repurchased

(14,607)

(182,961)

 

(337,974)

(4,285,461)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

23,777

$ 273,056

 

(51,121)

$ (694,035)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$28,275,275

$ 27,007,200

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund's financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

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· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

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Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

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Statement of Operations

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

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Financial Highlights

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Notes to Financial Statements

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Additional Information

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FUND SNAPSHOT

We believe in the timeless adage of the “power of compounding” and reflect this in our focus on mitigating losses in difficult markets. We invest in securities we believe have favorable reward-to-risk ratios by focusing first on rigorous downside analysis prior to determining upside potential. We seek to outperform both our benchmark and peers over a full market cycle by building diversified portfolios of what we believe to be high-quality, undervalued stocks.

  

Robert Perkins

co-portfolio manager

Justin Tugman

co-portfolio manager

Tom Reynolds

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

During the six months ended December 31, 2015, Perkins Small Cap Value Fund’s Class T Shares returned
-5.29%, versus a -8.17% return for the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index. Stock selection, especially in consumer staples, financials and industrials, helped drive our relative outperformance. Relative detractors included stock selection in energy and our underweight allocation to utilities.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

A softer-than-expected global economy, particularly China and other emerging markets, led to continued U.S. dollar strength, commodity weakness, sharply lower oil prices and deteriorating credit markets during the period. Against this backdrop the United States saw decent employment gains which led to the Federal Reserve (Fed) raising interest rates off the zero bound for the first time since 2006. These diverging macro trends and increased risk environment led to weakness in corporate earnings relative to expectations, and to weakness in equity stock prices, particularly in small caps.

CONTRIBUTORS

Casey’s General Stores was our top contributor. Casey’s is an owner and operator of convenience stores predominantly in the Midwest, but is expanding into the southern U.S. With Casey’s focus on small town retail locations, and ownership of most of its real estate, the company remains well positioned in the convenience store space as they continue to grow the store base approximately 5% per year. The experienced management team continues to execute well, evidenced by strong sales inside the store in its prepared foods and grocery business. Lower gasoline prices have increased volumes sold while keeping margins high as the industry benefits from declining gasoline prices. They continue to work on generating greater returns from each store such as adding pizza delivery and having more stores open 24 hours. We trimmed some of our position on strength, but Casey’s remains a top 3 holding in the Fund.

Sovran Self Storage, a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates approximately 540 self-storage facilities in 25 states across the U.S., also contributed. Sovran operates with a strong balance sheet, generates solid free cash flow and pays a higher dividend yield than the self-storage peer group average. It also trades at a discount to net asset value and lower Funds From Operations (FFO) multiples versus peers. Strong occupancy and rent growth in their markets during the period continued to lift the stock higher and a favorable rate environment has been supportive as well. The self-storage property type in general has been an extremely attractive one over a full market cycle due to its strong growth throughout the economic recovery as well as its resilience during recessions. Limited new supply in the storage sector has provided additional pricing power. We trimmed our position into strength but continue to hold a significant position in the company.

Another leading contributor was Jack Henry, a leader in core processing technology for small domestic banks and thrifts. The company’s software allows their customers to provide banking functions such as account reconciliation, credit/debit accounting for customer accounts, internet banking, check imaging, and remote deposit. Jack Henry performed well this year as the company held expenses in check while continuing to post stable revenue growth for the year. All in, recurring revenue is about 95% of the company’s total revenue, and this creates significant stability in free cash flow and income, especially in periods of general weakness. While the reward to risk has declined, we continue to own a sizeable position because of the recurring revenue, loyal customer base, and stability of the business model.

  

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DETRACTORS

The largest individual detractor was Tidewater Inc., a New Orleans, Louisiana-based supplier of offshore supply vessels and marine support services to the oil and gas industry. Global crude oil prices continued to decline through 2015 which negatively impacts the prospects for offshore drilling activity, thereby directly having a negative impact on the company’s top line. The operating environment remains challenging for Tidewater and its offshore peer group. Though we continue to hold a small position in the shares as we think that Tidewater has the balance sheet strength to endure a lower-for-long oil price environment, and the young fleet is well positioned for any recovery.

Another detractor was Cone Midstream Partners LP, a Pennsylvania based master limited partnership (MLP) that operates and develops natural gas gathering pipelines and related midstream assets to service its sponsors, Consol Energy Inc. and Noble Energy Inc. Cone Midstream’s shares underperformed during the period as investors became increasingly concerned with the prospects of the company having to decrease its mid to high teens distribution growth forecast as its sponsor companies announced plans to slow their drilling program and production growth rates in the Marcellus shale play. Cone Midstream reported solid quarterly earnings results throughout the period and protected its strong balance sheet but the stock was also impacted by the broad based sell-off in MLP stocks on concerns of tightening capital market access for the entire sector. While the stock has experienced elevated volatility, we think the shares provide a balanced reward to risk and its distribution yield has been 9.5%.

SM Energy Co. is a Denver, Colorado-based exploration and production company with oil and natural gas assets concentrated in south Texas, Oklahoma and North Dakota. The current low commodity price environment remains a significant challenge to SM Energy’s ability to grow production and cash flows. We continue to believe SM will be a survivor of this commodity price cycle but have trimmed our holdings in the stock.

OUTLOOK AND POSITIONING

The Russell 2000 Value Index posted its worst calendar year performance since 2008 and the broad market, as represented by the S&P 500® Index, was up slightly for the year. The reasons for this broad weakness are many, of course, and can be hard to specify with precision. However, a few big picture observations are worth noting: 1) After many years of strong growth, corporate profits have stalled with S&P 500 Index earnings in 2015 roughly flat as compared to 2014; 2) A remarkable period of falling and generally low interest rates may be ending (or changing), at least at the front end of the yield curve following the Fed’s first hike in interest rates since 2006; 3) At roughly 18x 2015 estimated earnings per share, the S&P 500 Index is stretched from a valuation standpoint; and 4) Credit markets, particularly in high yield, have become choppy and have led to higher financing costs for a host of companies and industries. After many years of gains, the stock market is becoming riskier for market participants.

While many investors remain complacent with their portfolios, and in so doing take on risk which may come to hurt later, we suggest a different approach. The investment team at Perkins is especially focused on the relationship between earnings and valuation. We know in theory that the combination of missed earnings expectations and high starting valuations can result in substantial losses, and more recently we’ve seen countless examples of this dynamic unfolding in the market. As a result, we favor companies which we believe have durable competitive advantages selling into growing and/or stable end markets and which have managements actively pursuing “self-help” strategies such as cost containment. These companies are likely to have higher earnings on a two- to three-year timeframe, and thus be worth more. Paying reasonable, but not exorbitant, valuations for these stocks is an attractive opportunity in an otherwise challenging market environment. The heightened volatility we have experienced for some time in small caps would seem to remain in place for the broader market heading into 2016 given increasing geopolitical risks, continued concerns about economic growth – both globally and domestically, the fallout from the commodity price collapse, and the possibility of miscommunication on the part of the Federal Reserve. Our core focus on what we believe to be high-quality companies with less downside price risk becomes paramount in this type of environment. We intend to continue to use volatility to improve the quality of our portfolio by purchasing high quality franchises at more attractive valuations.

Thank you for your investment in Perkins Small Cap Value Fund.

  

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

        
       
       
       
 

5 Top Performers - Holdings

 

 

 

5 Bottom Performers - Holdings

   

Contribution

  

Contribution

 

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

0.77%

 

Tidewater, Inc.

-1.15%

 

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

 

0.58%

 

Cone Midstream Partners LP

-0.72%

 

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

0.49%

 

SM Energy Co.

-0.53%

 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

0.49%

 

Kennametal, Inc.

-0.50%

 

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

 

0.35%

 

Timken Co.

-0.47%

       
 

5 Top Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 2000®

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Value Index Weighting

 

Consumer Staples

 

1.51%

 

6.64%

3.19%

 

Financials

 

0.76%

 

31.80%

43.26%

 

Industrials

 

0.72%

 

19.48%

11.91%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

0.53%

 

9.68%

10.47%

 

Information Technology

 

0.47%

 

8.63%

10.45%

       
 

5 Bottom Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 2000®

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Value Index Weighting

 

Utilities

 

-0.68%

 

1.56%

7.09%

 

Energy

 

-0.67%

 

4.17%

4.98%

 

Telecommunication Services

 

-0.07%

 

0.00%

0.90%

 

Health Care

 

0.08%

 

7.97%

4.38%

 

Other**

 

0.31%

 

4.68%

0.00%

 

Security contribution to performance is measured by using an algorithm that multiplies the daily performance of each security with the previous day’s ending weight in the portfolio and is gross of advisory fees. Fixed income securities and certain equity securities, such as private placements and some share classes of equity securities, are excluded.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

     
  

Janus Investment Fund

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

UniFirst Corp.

 

Commercial Services & Supplies

3.2%

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

Information Technology Services

3.0%

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

Food & Staples Retailing

2.9%

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

2.9%

Sonoco Products Co.

 

Containers & Packaging

2.6%

 

14.6%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

96.9%

Repurchase Agreements

 

3.7%

Other

 

(0.6)%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

         
        
        

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Ten
Year

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-5.43%

-2.86%

7.12%

7.35%

 

1.03%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-10.87%

-8.43%

5.86%

6.72%

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-5.57%

-3.37%

6.38%

6.60%

 

1.69%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-6.39%

-4.21%

6.38%

6.60%

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-5.25%

-2.57%

7.44%

7.64%

 

0.71%

Class I Shares

 

-5.23%

-2.56%

7.48%

7.58%

 

0.67%

Class L Shares(1)

 

-5.21%

-2.47%

7.59%

7.82%

 

0.77%

Class N Shares

 

-5.16%

-2.39%

7.35%

7.58%

 

0.56%

Class R Shares

 

-5.50%

-3.11%

6.81%

7.06%

 

1.31%

Class S Shares

 

-5.41%

-2.86%

7.08%

7.33%

 

1.06%

Class T Shares

 

-5.29%

-2.66%

7.35%

7.58%

 

0.81%

Russell 2000® Value Index

 

-8.17%

-7.47%

7.67%

5.57%

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class T Shares

 

-

1st

3rd

1st

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Small Value Funds

 

-

50/450

245/385

42/328

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

This Fund has a performance-based management fee that may adjust up or down based on the Fund’s performance.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may be subject to additional risks, including interest rate, management, tax, economic, environmental and concentration risks.

The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, measured at the time of purchase, in the type of securities described by its name.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares and Class S Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown for each class reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares) for periods prior to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of the corresponding class, without the effect of any fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class D Shares commenced operations on February 16, 2010, as a result of the restructuring of Class J Shares, the predecessor share class. Performance shown for periods prior to February 16, 2010, reflects the performance of the Fund’s former Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares).

Class I Shares commenced operations on July 6, 2009. Performance shown reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares) for periods prior to July 6, 2009, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class N Shares of the Fund commenced operations on May 31, 2012. Performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class T Shares from July 6, 2009 to May 31, 2012, calculated using the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. For periods prior to July 6, 2009, the performance shown for Class N Shares reflects the performance of the Fund’s Class J Shares (formerly named Investor Shares), calculated using the fees and expenses of Class J Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

Class T Shares (formerly named Class J Shares) commenced operations with the Fund’s inception. Performance shown for Class T Shares reflects the fees and expenses of Class T Shares, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers.

If each share class of the Fund had been available during periods prior to its commencement, the performance shown may have been different. The performance shown for periods following the Fund’s commencement of each share class reflects the fees and expenses of each respective share class, net of any applicable fee and expense limitations or waivers. Please refer to the Fund’s prospectuses for further details concerning historical performance.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore, its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

(2) Closed to new investors.

  

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$945.70

$6.26

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.70

$6.50

1.28%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$944.30

$8.02

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.89

$8.31

1.64%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$947.50

$4.80

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.21

$4.98

0.98%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$947.70

$4.50

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.51

$4.67

0.92%

Class L Shares

$1,000.00

$947.90

$4.16

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.86

$4.32

0.85%

Class N Shares

$1,000.00

$948.40

$3.97

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.06

$4.12

0.81%

Class R Shares

$1,000.00

$945.00

$7.68

 

$1,000.00

$1,017.24

$7.96

1.57%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$945.90

$6.46

 

$1,000.00

$1,018.50

$6.70

1.32%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$947.10

$5.14

 

$1,000.00

$1,019.86

$5.33

1.05%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 96.9%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 2.1%

   
 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

 

852,732

  

$27,091,296

 

Auto Components – 2.3%

   
 

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

 

794,509

  

30,231,067

 

Automobiles – 0.8%

   
 

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

 

511,044

  

10,169,776

 

Building Products – 2.3%

   
 

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

 

881,071

  

30,088,575

 

Capital Markets – 3.1%

   
 

AllianceBernstein Holding LP

 

932,182

  

22,232,541

 
 

Evercore Partners, Inc. - Class A

 

155,364

  

8,400,531

 
 

Fortress Investment Group LLC - Class A

 

1,422,665

  

7,241,365

 
 

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

 

127,513

  

3,648,147

 
  

41,522,584

 

Commercial Banks – 15.8%

   
 

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

 

403,916

  

25,406,316

 
 

Banner Corp.

 

223,321

  

10,241,501

 
 

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

 

1,219,845

  

13,833,042

 
 

CoBiz Financial, Inc.

 

383,626

  

5,148,261

 
 

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

 

544,454

  

17,700,199

 
 

FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. - Class A*

 

334,106

  

11,957,654

 
 

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. - Class A

 

266,717

  

7,753,463

 
 

FirstMerit Corp.

 

193,309

  

3,605,213

 
 

Independent Bank Corp.

 

412,724

  

19,199,920

 
 

MB Financial, Inc.

 

232,289

  

7,519,195

 
 

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

 

159,594

  

6,546,546

 
 

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

 

425,540

  

13,115,143

 
 

Sterling Bancorp

 

1,272,698

  

20,643,161

 
 

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

 

1,292,382

  

20,548,874

 
 

United Community Banks, Inc.

 

973,044

  

18,964,628

 
 

Wintrust Financial Corp.

 

139,707

  

6,778,584

 
  

208,961,700

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 6.2%

   
 

Copart, Inc.*

 

361,194

  

13,728,984

 
 

UniFirst Corp.

 

408,381

  

42,553,300

 
 

Waste Connections, Inc.

 

464,464

  

26,158,612

 
  

82,440,896

 

Communications Equipment – 2.2%

   
 

NetScout Systems, Inc.*

 

408,806

  

12,550,344

 
 

Radware, Ltd.*

 

1,033,870

  

15,859,566

 
  

28,409,910

 

Containers & Packaging – 2.6%

   
 

Sonoco Products Co.

 

825,627

  

33,743,375

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0.9%

   
 

Morningstar, Inc.

 

156,203

  

12,560,283

 

Electrical Equipment – 2.5%

   
 

Encore Wire Corp.

 

193,273

  

7,168,496

 
 

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

 

597,263

  

16,144,019

 
 

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

 

329,394

  

9,806,059

 
  

33,118,574

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.0%

   
 

Tech Data Corp.*

 

79,752

  

5,293,938

 
 

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

 

627,454

  

7,560,821

 
  

12,854,759

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 0.4%

   
 

Tidewater, Inc.

 

822,376

  

5,723,737

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 3.6%

   
 

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

 

321,935

  

38,777,071

 
 

United Natural Foods, Inc.*

 

211,863

  

8,338,928

 
  

47,115,999

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Food Products – 3.4%

   
 

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

 

89,638

  

$10,458,065

 
 

Lancaster Colony Corp.

 

136,847

  

15,800,355

 
 

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

 

246,580

  

19,114,882

 
  

45,373,302

 

Gas Utilities – 2.0%

   
 

Southwest Gas Corp.

 

471,783

  

26,023,550

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.1%

   
 

Halyard Health, Inc.*

 

433,438

  

14,481,164

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 4.1%

   
 

Owens & Minor, Inc.

 

709,415

  

25,524,752

 
 

Premier, Inc. - Class A*

 

799,318

  

28,191,946

 
  

53,716,698

 

Health Care Technology – 2.2%

   
 

Omnicell, Inc.*

 

934,204

  

29,035,060

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.5%

   
 

Cedar Fair LP

 

584,375

  

32,631,500

 

Information Technology Services – 3.0%

   
 

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

 

511,788

  

39,950,171

 

Insurance – 2.1%

   
 

First American Financial Corp.

 

268,297

  

9,631,862

 
 

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

 

226,565

  

18,428,797

 
  

28,060,659

 

Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.5%

   
 

HSN, Inc.

 

120,282

  

6,094,689

 

Machinery – 5.7%

   
 

CLARCOR, Inc.

 

473,449

  

23,520,946

 
 

Kennametal, Inc.

 

371,067

  

7,124,486

 
 

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

 

304,567

  

15,803,982

 
 

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

 

232,432

  

15,012,783

 
 

Timken Co.

 

469,305

  

13,417,430

 
  

74,879,627

 

Metals & Mining – 2.0%

   
 

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

 

349,517

  

26,308,145

 

Multiline Retail – 0.9%

   
 

Dillard's, Inc. - Class A

 

179,882

  

11,820,046

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.0%

   
 

Cone Midstream Partners LP£

 

1,519,259

  

14,964,701

 
 

Matador Resources Co.*

 

259,035

  

5,121,122

 
 

SM Energy Co.

 

327,500

  

6,438,650

 
  

26,524,473

 

Paper & Forest Products – 0.7%

   
 

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

 

217,354

  

9,126,694

 

Pharmaceuticals – 1.5%

   
 

Phibro Animal Health Corp. - Class A

 

649,028

  

19,555,214

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 10.2%

   
 

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

 

252,751

  

14,055,483

 
 

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. - Class A

 

705,579

  

19,029,466

 
 

LaSalle Hotel Properties

 

372,584

  

9,374,213

 
 

National Storage Affiliates Trust

 

695,008

  

11,905,487

 
 

Post Properties, Inc.

 

421,789

  

24,953,037

 
 

Potlatch Corp.

 

592,239

  

17,909,307

 
 

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

 

353,089

  

37,889,981

 
  

135,116,974

 

Road & Rail – 0.8%

   
 

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. - Class A*

 

203,620

  

10,932,358

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.9%

   
 

Teradyne, Inc.

 

549,209

  

11,352,150

 

Software – 1.7%

   
 

NICE Systems, Ltd. (ADR)

 

112,978

  

6,475,899

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Software – (continued)

   
 

Synopsys, Inc.*

 

352,466

  

$16,075,974

 
  

22,551,873

 

Specialty Retail – 1.8%

   
 

Cabela's, Inc.*

 

346,752

  

16,203,721

 
 

Finish Line, Inc. - Class A

 

451,777

  

8,168,128

 
  

24,371,849

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.2%

   
 

Movado Group, Inc.

 

262,390

  

6,746,047

 
 

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

 

532,827

  

8,903,539

 
  

15,649,586

 

Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.8%

   
 

GATX Corp.

 

235,154

  

10,005,803

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $1,150,956,375)

 

1,277,594,116

 

Repurchase Agreements – 3.7%

   
 

Undivided interest of 8.8% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $96,200,000 with a maturity value of $96,202,672) with ING Financial Markets LLC, 0.2500%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $8,500,236 collateralized by $98,455,000 in U.S. Treasuries 0.7500% - 2.5000%, 12/31/17 - 2/15/45 with a value of $98,128,087

 

$8,500,000

  

8,500,000

 
 

Undivided interest of 11.4% in a joint repurchase agreement (principal amount $350,000,000 with a maturity value of $350,010,111) with RBC Capital Markets Corp., 0.2600%, dated 12/31/15, maturing 1/4/16 to be repurchased at $40,001,156 collateralized by $354,708,165 in U.S. Treasuries 0% - 8.5000%, 2/15/17 - 5/15/45 with a value of $357,000,051

 

40,000,000

  

40,000,000

 

Total Repurchase Agreements (cost $48,500,000)

 

48,500,000

 

Total Investments (total cost $1,199,456,375) – 100.6%

 

1,326,094,116

 

Liabilities, net of Cash, Receivables and Other Assets – (0.6)%

 

(7,819,355)

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$1,318,274,761

 
      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$1,303,758,651

 

98.3

%

Israel

 

22,335,465

 

1.7

 
      

Total

 

$1,326,094,116

 

100.0

%

 

  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Russell 2000® Value Index

Measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance. 

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

  

*

Non-income producing security.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

        

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Realized Gain/(Loss)

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Cone Midstream Partners LP

1,368,997

550,498

(400,236)

1,519,259

$(3,740,836)

$762,903

$14,964,701

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Common Stocks

$ 1,277,594,116

$ -

$ -

Repurchase Agreements

-

48,500,000

-

Total Assets

$ 1,277,594,116

$ 48,500,000

$ -

  

Janus Investment Fund

11


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost(1)

 

$

1,199,456,375

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

1,262,629,415

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

14,964,701

 
 

Repurchase agreements, at value

  

48,500,000

 
 

Cash

  

42,605

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

26,907

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Investments sold

  

5,646,030

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

2,126,858

 
  

Dividends

  

1,148,850

 
  

Interest

  

1,392

 
 

Other assets

  

16,616

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,335,103,374

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

13,783,634

 
  

Investments purchased

  

1,591,349

 
  

Advisory fees

  

1,011,737

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

219,162

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

39,594

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

26,907

 
  

Professional fees

  

23,849

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

12,085

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

8,996

 
  

Custodian fees

  

1,408

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

109,892

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

16,828,613

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,318,274,761

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

1,160,926,759

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

8,503,133

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments

  

22,199,473

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

126,645,396

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

1,318,274,761

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

38,324,044

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,091,429

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

18.32

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

19.44

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

10,881,695

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

618,302

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

17.60

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

72,190,613

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

3,974,563

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

18.16

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

290,607,064

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

15,921,612

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

18.25

 

Net Assets - Class L Shares

 

$

174,431,690

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

9,350,734

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

18.65

 

Net Assets - Class N Shares

 

$

181,537,258

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

9,976,889

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

18.20

 

Net Assets - Class R Shares

 

$

15,312,342

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

852,286

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

17.97

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

44,336,160

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,448,441

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

18.11

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

490,653,895

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

26,955,524

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

18.20

 

 

(1) Includes cost of repurchase agreements of $48,500,000.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

15,236,793

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

762,903

 
 

Interest

 

25,438

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(8,012)

 

Total Investment Income

 

16,017,122

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

5,905,366

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

54,284

 
  

Class C Shares

 

41,909

 
  

Class R Shares

 

42,829

 
  

Class S Shares

 

69,378

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

45,946

 
  

Class L Shares

 

207,546

 
  

Class R Shares

 

21,702

 
  

Class S Shares

 

69,378

 
  

Class T Shares

 

661,137

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

51,466

 
  

Class C Shares

 

8,423

 
  

Class I Shares

 

244,745

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

1,654

 
  

Class C Shares

 

636

 
  

Class D Shares

 

9,676

 
  

Class I Shares

 

7,275

 
  

Class L Shares

 

1,070

 
  

Class N Shares

 

938

 
  

Class R Shares

 

203

 
  

Class S Shares

 

340

 
  

Class T Shares

 

2,311

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

73,517

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

64,895

 
 

Registration fees

 

48,156

 
 

Professional fees

 

25,418

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

15,847

 
 

Custodian fees

 

8,050

 
 

Other expenses

 

19,806

 

Total Expenses

 

7,703,901

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(223,955)

 

Net Expenses

 

7,479,946

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

8,537,176

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments

 

24,720,011

 
 

Investments in affiliates

 

(3,740,836)

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

20,979,175

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(113,696,678)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(113,696,678)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(84,180,327)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

8,537,176

 

$

15,479,121

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

20,979,175

  

246,439,349

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(113,696,678)

  

(182,740,201)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(84,180,327)

 

 

79,178,269

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(106,819)

  

(30,376)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(592,868)

  

(642,141)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(2,325,147)

  

(4,351,572)

 
  

Class L Shares

 

(1,643,291)

  

(1,840,239)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(1,768,642)

  

(2,002,806)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(10,030)

  

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(177,609)

  

(246,086)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(3,342,798)

  

(4,264,368)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(9,967,204)

 

 

(13,377,588)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(4,950,893)

  

(11,586,504)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(1,484,773)

  

(3,141,838)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(9,194,240)

  

(16,278,472)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(38,353,769)

  

(118,290,192)

 
  

Class L Shares

 

(21,892,231)

  

(40,404,537)

 
  

Class N Shares

 

(22,806,119)

  

(42,587,290)

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(2,036,797)

  

(4,127,037)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(6,525,807)

  

(13,784,366)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(63,114,481)

  

(130,671,136)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(170,359,110)

 

 

(380,871,372)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(180,326,314)

 

 

(394,248,960)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(3,858,636)

  

(28,680,217)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

215,694

  

(871,031)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

8,120,554

  

10,058,029

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(160,469,973)

  

(3,806,746)

 
  

Class L Shares

 

7,628,644

  

21,339,231

 
  

Class N Shares

 

14,098,878

  

35,881,002

 
  

Class R Shares

 

(339,860)

  

(1,601,985)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(5,614,038)

  

(1,264,222)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

23,001,108

  

(37,029,750)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(117,217,629)

 

 

(5,975,689)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(381,724,270)

 

 

(321,046,380)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

1,699,999,031

  

2,021,045,411

 

 

End of period

$

1,318,274,761

 

$

1,699,999,031

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

8,503,133

 

$

9,933,161

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.28

 

 

$26.99

 

 

$23.62

 

 

$21.02

 

 

$24.89

 

 

$20.92

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.09(1)

  

0.14(1)

  

0.11(1)

  

0.15

  

0.21

  

(2)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.33)

  

0.92

  

4.71

  

3.56

  

(1.30)

  

4.68

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.24)

 

 

1.06

 

 

4.82

 

 

3.71

 

 

(1.09)

 

 

4.68

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.06)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.15)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.02)

  

(0.10)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.72)

 

 

(5.77)

 

 

(1.45)

 

 

(1.11)

 

 

(2.78)

 

 

(0.71)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.32

  

$22.28

  

$26.99

  

$23.62

  

$21.02

  

$24.89

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.43)%

 

 

4.61%

 

 

20.92%

 

 

18.27%

 

 

(4.08)%

 

 

22.53%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$38,324

  

$49,599

  

$89,450

  

$115,675

  

$141,049

  

$223,229

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$42,601

  

$57,774

  

$108,703

  

$128,765

  

$170,483

  

$181,662

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.31%

  

1.03%

  

1.05%

  

1.00%

  

1.40%

  

1.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.28%

  

1.03%

  

1.05%

  

1.00%

  

1.25%

  

1.25%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.83%

  

0.57%

  

0.43%

  

0.64%

  

0.96%

  

0.23%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$21.49

 

 

$26.37

 

 

$23.13

 

 

$20.57

 

 

$24.57

 

 

$20.75

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.05(1)

  

(0.02)(1)

  

(0.07)(1)

  

(0.15)

  

0.01

  

(0.18)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.28)

  

0.89

  

4.61

  

3.61

  

(1.25)

  

4.63

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.23)

 

 

0.87

 

 

4.54

 

 

3.46

 

 

(1.24)

 

 

4.45

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

  

  

  

(2)

  

  

(0.02)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.66)

 

 

(5.75)

 

 

(1.30)

 

 

(0.90)

 

 

(2.76)

 

 

(0.63)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.60

  

$21.49

  

$26.37

  

$23.13

  

$20.57

  

$24.57

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.57)%

 

 

3.94%

 

 

20.06%

 

 

17.31%

 

 

(4.78)%

 

 

21.55%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$10,882

  

$12,844

  

$16,390

  

$17,316

  

$21,434

  

$29,444

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$12,153

  

$14,245

  

$16,844

  

$18,953

  

$24,453

  

$29,169

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.64%

  

1.69%

  

1.79%

  

1.85%

  

2.05%

  

2.05%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.64%

  

1.69%

  

1.77%

  

1.80%

  

1.99%

  

2.05%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.49%

  

(0.09)%

  

(0.29)%

  

(0.16)%

  

0.25%

  

(0.52)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.19

 

 

$27.04

 

 

$23.66

 

 

$21.10

 

 

$24.96

 

 

$20.92

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.21(1)

  

0.19(1)

  

0.20

  

0.28

  

0.09

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.32)

  

0.92

  

4.72

  

3.57

  

(1.30)

  

4.65

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.20)

 

 

1.13

 

 

4.91

 

 

3.77

 

 

(1.02)

 

 

4.74

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.17)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.08)

  

(0.09)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.83)

 

 

(5.98)

 

 

(1.53)

 

 

(1.21)

 

 

(2.84)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.16

  

$22.19

  

$27.04

  

$23.66

  

$21.10

  

$24.96

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.25)%

 

 

4.93%

 

 

21.30%

 

 

18.53%

 

 

(3.75)%

 

 

22.83%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$72,191

  

$77,948

  

$81,194

  

$74,980

  

$72,646

  

$86,402

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$74,968

  

$77,652

  

$78,901

  

$72,194

  

$75,800

  

$84,313

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.98%

  

0.71%

  

0.74%

  

0.77%

  

0.95%

  

0.99%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.98%

  

0.71%

  

0.74%

  

0.77%

  

0.95%

  

0.99%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.16%

  

0.87%

  

0.73%

  

0.85%

  

1.30%

  

0.54%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.27

 

 

$27.09

 

 

$23.70

 

 

$21.13

 

 

$25.01

 

 

$20.97

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.22(1)

  

0.19(1)

  

0.25

  

0.29

  

0.04

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.32)

  

0.92

  

4.73

  

3.54

  

(1.31)

  

4.73

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.20)

 

 

1.14

 

 

4.92

 

 

3.79

 

 

(1.02)

 

 

4.77

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.16)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.10)

  

(0.12)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.82)

 

 

(5.96)

 

 

(1.53)

 

 

(1.22)

 

 

(2.86)

 

 

(0.73)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.25

  

$22.27

  

$27.09

  

$23.70

  

$21.13

  

$25.01

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.23)%

 

 

4.98%

 

 

21.31%

 

 

18.62%

 

 

(3.74)%

 

 

22.89%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$290,607

  

$516,201

  

$617,119

  

$821,829

  

$1,195,217

  

$1,317,183

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$419,769

  

$556,326

  

$767,593

  

$1,114,888

  

$1,214,236

  

$1,091,334

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.92%

  

0.67%

  

0.74%

  

0.71%

  

0.89%

  

0.93%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.92%

  

0.67%

  

0.74%

  

0.71%

  

0.89%

  

0.93%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.11%

  

0.93%

  

0.75%

  

0.94%

  

1.37%

  

0.55%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class L Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.73

 

 

$27.55

 

 

$24.08

 

 

$21.45

 

 

$25.34

 

 

$21.21

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.23(1)

  

0.53

  

0.31

  

0.51

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.36)

  

0.94

  

4.80

  

3.34

  

(1.33)

  

4.34

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.22)

 

 

1.19

 

 

5.03

 

 

3.87

 

 

(1.02)

 

 

4.85

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.20)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.11)

  

(0.11)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.86)

 

 

(6.01)

 

 

(1.56)

 

 

(1.24)

 

 

(2.87)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.65

  

$22.73

  

$27.55

  

$24.08

  

$21.45

  

$25.34

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.21)%

 

 

5.10%

 

 

21.45%

 

 

18.74%

 

 

(3.67)%

 

 

23.03%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$174,432

  

$200,531

  

$212,533

  

$230,021

  

$280,294

  

$325,503

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$189,390

  

$195,145

  

$226,789

  

$251,154

  

$287,560

  

$419,652

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.03%

  

0.77%

  

0.80%

  

0.83%

  

1.02%

  

1.08%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.85%

  

0.59%

  

0.61%

  

0.63%

  

0.79%

  

0.84%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.28%

  

1.01%

  

0.87%

  

1.00%

  

1.45%

  

0.76%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
                      
                   

Class N Shares

               

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012(2)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.25

 

 

$27.09

 

 

$23.71

 

 

$21.14

 

 

$20.63

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

               
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(1)

  

0.25(1)

  

0.24(1)

  

0.33

  

(0.03)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.32)

  

0.93

  

4.72

  

3.49

  

0.54

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.18)

 

 

1.18

 

 

4.96

 

 

3.82

 

 

0.51

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

               
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.21)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.35)

  

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.87)

 

 

(6.02)

 

 

(1.58)

 

 

(1.25)

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.20

  

$22.25

  

$27.09

  

$23.71

  

$21.14

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.16)%

 

 

5.15%

 

 

21.47%

 

 

18.78%

 

 

2.47%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$181,537

  

$202,182

  

$200,869

  

$251,691

  

$12,300

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$189,193

  

$200,334

  

$279,014

  

$64,999

  

$8,788

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

0.81%

  

0.56%

  

0.58%

  

0.60%

  

0.63%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.81%

  

0.56%

  

0.58%

  

0.60%

  

0.63%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.32%

  

1.03%

  

0.92%

  

0.92%

  

(1.65)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

 
                   
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Period from May 31, 2012 (inception date) through June 30, 2012.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class R Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$21.88

 

 

$26.66

 

 

$23.34

 

 

$20.81

 

 

$24.71

 

 

$20.83

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.06(1)

  

0.07(1)

  

0.04(1)

  

0.04

  

0.15

  

(0.04)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.30)

  

0.90

  

4.65

  

3.56

  

(1.29)

  

4.61

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.24)

 

 

0.97

 

 

4.69

 

 

3.60

 

 

(1.14)

 

 

4.57

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.01)

  

  

(0.07)

  

(0.17)

  

(2)

  

(0.08)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.67)

 

 

(5.75)

 

 

(1.37)

 

 

(1.07)

 

 

(2.76)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$17.97

  

$21.88

  

$26.66

  

$23.34

  

$20.81

  

$24.71

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.50)%

 

 

4.32%

 

 

20.56%

 

 

17.87%

 

 

(4.32)%

 

 

22.10%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$15,312

  

$18,692

  

$23,700

  

$30,415

  

$31,997

  

$38,302

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$17,006

  

$19,708

  

$28,330

  

$31,106

  

$34,159

  

$32,917

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.57%

  

1.31%

  

1.33%

  

1.34%

  

1.53%

  

1.60%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.57%

  

1.31%

  

1.33%

  

1.34%

  

1.53%

  

1.60%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.55%

  

0.28%

  

0.16%

  

0.29%

  

0.73%

  

(0.10)%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
                      
                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.07

 

 

$26.88

 

 

$23.53

 

 

$20.97

 

 

$24.84

 

 

$20.88

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.09(1)

  

0.13(1)

  

0.10(1)

  

0.12

  

0.20

  

(2)

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.32)

  

0.91

  

4.69

  

3.57

  

(1.30)

  

4.65

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.23)

 

 

1.04

 

 

4.79

 

 

3.69

 

 

(1.10)

 

 

4.65

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.07)

  

(0.10)

  

(0.14)

  

(0.23)

  

(0.01)

  

(0.08)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.73)

 

 

(5.85)

 

 

(1.44)

 

 

(1.13)

 

 

(2.77)

 

 

(0.69)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.11

  

$22.07

  

$26.88

  

$23.53

  

$20.97

  

$24.84

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.41)%

 

 

4.60%

 

 

20.86%

 

 

18.19%

 

 

(4.11)%

 

 

22.40%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$44,336

  

$59,685

  

$72,148

  

$80,862

  

$93,910

  

$106,549

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$54,353

  

$65,570

  

$80,958

  

$86,346

  

$94,960

  

$83,981

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.32%

  

1.06%

  

1.08%

  

1.10%

  

1.28%

  

1.35%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.32%

  

1.06%

  

1.08%

  

1.10%

  

1.28%

  

1.35%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

0.80%

  

0.53%

  

0.40%

  

0.53%

  

0.97%

  

0.14%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

(2) Less than $0.005 on a per share basis.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$22.21

 

 

$27.04

 

 

$23.65

 

 

$21.08

 

 

$24.93

 

 

$20.92

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(1)

  

0.19(1)

  

0.17(1)

  

0.20

  

0.27

  

0.05

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(1.33)

  

0.92

  

4.72

  

3.55

  

(1.31)

  

4.66

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(1.21)

 

 

1.11

 

 

4.89

 

 

3.75

 

 

(1.04)

 

 

4.71

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.19)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.28)

  

(0.05)

  

(0.09)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(2.66)

  

(5.75)

  

(1.30)

  

(0.90)

  

(2.76)

  

(0.61)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(2.80)

 

 

(5.94)

 

 

(1.50)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(2.81)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$18.20

  

$22.21

  

$27.04

  

$23.65

  

$21.08

  

$24.93

 
 

Total Return*

 

(5.29)%

 

 

4.85%

 

 

21.20%

 

 

18.44%

 

 

(3.86)%

 

 

22.65%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$490,654

  

$562,317

  

$707,642

  

$846,044

  

$923,132

  

$1,257,481

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$517,873

  

$617,628

  

$773,664

  

$880,189

  

$1,023,747

  

$1,219,414

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.07%

  

0.81%

  

0.83%

  

0.85%

  

1.05%

  

1.10%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.05%

  

0.81%

  

0.83%

  

0.84%

  

1.04%

  

1.10%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.08%

  

0.79%

  

0.65%

  

0.79%

  

1.20%

  

0.42%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

37%

  

86%

  

62%

  

60%

  

62%

  

64%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests primarily in equity securities. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class L Shares are designed for pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations and corporations, as well as high net worth individuals and financial intermediaries who are willing to maintain a minimum account balance of $250,000.

Class N Shares are generally available only to financial intermediaries purchasing on behalf of 401(k) plans, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans, profit-sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Class N Shares are also available to Janus proprietary products.

Class R Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are

  

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generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60 days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

The Fund generally declares and distributes dividends of net investment income and realized capital gains (if any) annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or

  

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economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table presents gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see the Fund's Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

ING Financial Markets LLC

$ 8,500,000

$ -

$ (8,500,000)

$ -

RBC Capital Markets Corp.

40,000,000

-

(40,000,000)

-

Total

$ 48,500,000

$ -

$(48,500,000)

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

  

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All repurchase agreements are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements that give the Fund, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the counterparty. Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund and other funds advised by Janus Capital or its affiliates may transfer daily uninvested cash balances into one or more joint trading accounts. Assets in the joint trading accounts are invested in money market instruments and the proceeds are allocated to the participating funds on a pro rata basis.

Repurchase agreements held by the Fund are fully collateralized, and such collateral is in the possession of the Fund’s custodian or, for tri-party agreements, the custodian designated by the agreement. The collateral is evaluated daily to ensure its market value exceeds the current market value of the repurchase agreements, including accrued interest. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

3. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s "base" fee rate prior to any performance adjustment (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.72%.

The investment advisory fee rate is determined by calculating a base fee and applying a performance adjustment. The base fee rate is the same as the contractual investment advisory fee rate. The performance adjustment either increases or decreases the base fee depending on how well the Fund has performed relative to its benchmark index. The Fund's benchmark index used in the calculation is the Russell 2000® Value Index.

The calculation of the performance adjustment applies as follows:

Investment Advisory Fee = Base Fee Rate +/- Performance Adjustment

The investment advisory fee rate paid to Janus Capital by the Fund consists of two components: (1) a base fee calculated by applying the contractual fixed rate of the advisory fee to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the previous month (“Base Fee Rate”), plus or minus (2) a performance-fee adjustment (“Performance Adjustment”) calculated by applying a variable rate of up to 0.15% (positive or negative) to the Fund’s average daily net assets during the applicable performance measurement period, which is generally the previous 36 months.

The Fund’s prospectuses and statement(s) of additional information contain additional information about performance-based fees. The amount shown as advisory fees on the Statement of Operations reflects the Base Fee Rate plus/minus any Performance Adjustment. For the period ended December 31, 2015, the performance adjusted investment advisory fee rate before any waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses is 0.76%.

Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. Perkins (together with its predecessors), has been in the investment management business since 1984 and provides day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio operations subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital owns 100% of Perkins.

Janus Capital pays Perkins a subadvisory fee equal to 50% of the investment advisory fee paid by the Fund to Janus Capital (calculated after any applicable performance fee adjustment, fee waivers, and expense reimbursements). The subadvisory fee paid by Janus Capital to Perkins adjusts up or down based on the Fund’s performance relative to the Fund’s benchmark index over the performance measurement period.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding any performance adjustments to management fees, the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class R Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.96%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class R Shares, Class S Shares, and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services receives an administrative fee based on the average daily net assets Class L Shares of the Fund based on the average proportion of the Fund’s total net assets sold directly and the average proportion of the Fund’s net assets sold through financial intermediaries on a monthly basis. The asset-weighted fee is calculated by applying a blended annual fee rate of 0.12% on average net assets for the proportion of assets sold directly and 0.25% on average net assets for the proportion of assets sold through financial intermediaries. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Janus Services has agreed to waive all or a portion of this fee. Such waiver is voluntary and could change or be terminated at any time at the discretion of

  

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Janus Services or Janus Capital without prior notification to shareholders. Removal of this fee waiver may have a significant impact on Class L Shares’ total expense ratio. If applicable, amounts waived to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 0.50% of the Class R Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $2,990.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $1,194.

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $10,064,110 in sales, resulting in a net realized gain of $1,472,295. The net realized gain is included in “Investments and foreign currency transactions” within the “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

4. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 1,198,818,338

$190,140,528

$(62,864,750)

$ 127,275,778

    
  

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

Accumulated capital losses noted below represent net capital loss carryovers, as of June 30, 2015, that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future taxable gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Losses incurred during those years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may more likely expire unused. Also, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law. The following table shows these capital loss carryovers.

    

Capital Loss Carryover Schedule

 

For the year ended June 30, 2015

 
    
 

June 30, 2016

Accumulated Capital Losses

 

 

$ (1,987,662)

$ (1,987,662)

 

5. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

444,667

$ 9,197,165

 

1,145,708

$ 25,923,250

Reinvested dividends and distributions

213,083

3,850,418

 

314,191

6,777,098

Shares repurchased

(792,762)

(16,906,219)

 

(2,547,661)

(61,380,565)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(135,012)

$ (3,858,636)

 

(1,087,762)

$(28,680,217)

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

66,232

$ 1,317,980

 

59,083

$ 1,280,195

Reinvested dividends and distributions

73,570

1,277,175

 

126,229

2,635,652

Shares repurchased

(119,183)

(2,379,461)

 

(209,171)

(4,786,878)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

20,619

$ 215,694

 

(23,859)

$ (871,031)

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

140,073

$ 2,981,560

 

223,598

$ 5,106,235

Reinvested dividends and distributions

533,152

9,548,749

 

774,192

16,606,427

Shares repurchased

(210,818)

(4,409,755)

 

(488,772)

(11,654,633)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

462,407

$ 8,120,554

 

509,018

$ 10,058,029

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

2,118,065

$ 43,232,532

 

4,172,460

$ 98,777,026

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,805,127

32,492,284

 

4,952,149

106,570,257

Shares repurchased

(11,177,325)

(236,194,789)

 

(8,730,920)

(209,154,029)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(7,254,133)

$(160,469,973)

 

393,689

$ (3,806,746)

Class L Shares:

     

Shares sold

288,768

$ 6,322,449

 

769,073

$ 17,977,773

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,226,811

22,561,049

 

1,851,442

40,639,152

Shares repurchased

(987,562)

(21,254,854)

 

(1,512,060)

(37,277,694)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

528,017

$ 7,628,644

 

1,108,455

$ 21,339,231

Class N Shares:

     

Shares sold

601,523

$ 12,846,220

 

3,511,505

$ 82,618,212

Reinvested dividends and distributions

1,369,809

24,574,379

 

2,075,889

44,590,096

Shares repurchased

(1,082,630)

(23,321,721)

 

(3,913,410)

(91,327,306)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

888,702

$ 14,098,878

 

1,673,984

$ 35,881,002

  

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class R Shares:

     

Shares sold

82,281

$ 1,691,719

 

174,013

$ 3,969,453

Reinvested dividends and distributions

103,076

1,826,499

 

172,603

3,660,918

Shares repurchased

(187,292)

(3,858,078)

 

(381,391)

(9,232,356)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(1,935)

$ (339,860)

 

(34,775)

$ (1,601,985)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

162,135

$ 3,432,093

 

752,296

$ 18,143,569

Reinvested dividends and distributions

375,285

6,702,587

 

656,773

14,028,679

Shares repurchased

(793,643)

(15,748,718)

 

(1,388,793)

(33,436,470)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(256,223)

$ (5,614,038)

 

20,276

$ (1,264,222)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

2,153,059

$ 45,173,381

 

2,904,081

$ 67,979,940

Reinvested dividends and distributions

3,663,451

65,758,942

 

6,220,596

133,556,206

Shares repurchased

(4,179,405)

(87,931,215)

 

(9,979,291)

(238,565,896)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,637,105

$ 23,001,108

 

(854,614)

$(37,029,750)

6. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$538,235,662

$ 790,918,017

$ -

$ -

7. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund's financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

33


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

35


Perkins Small Cap Value Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2015

  
 

Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

  
 

Janus Investment Fund

  

 

  

HIGHLIGHTS

· Portfolio management perspective

· Investment strategy behind your fund

· Fund performance, characteristics
and holdings

   
  


Table of Contents

Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

  

Management Commentary and Schedule of Investments

1

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information

20

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

22

Statement of Operations

24

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

25

Financial Highlights

26

Notes to Financial Statements

29

Additional Information

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report

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FUND SNAPSHOT

The Fund seeks high-quality equity and fundamental fixed income selected to drive portfolio income. The allocation has the flexibility to move between 40% to 60% in equity securities with the remainder in fixed income securities and cash equivalents. Both the Perkins equity team and the Janus fixed income team focus on minimizing downside risk using their own unique approaches to fundamental, bottom-up investing.

  

Gibson Smith

co-portfolio manager

Darrell Watters

co-portfolio manager

Ted Thome

co-portfolio manager

   

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2015, Perkins Value Plus Income Fund’s Class I Shares returned -2.45%, while the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned -3.23%. Its hypothetical internally-calculated benchmark, the Value Income Index, which combines the total returns from the Russell 1000 Value Index (50%) and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (50%), returned -1.18%. The Fund’s secondary benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned 0.65% during the period.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

A softer-than-expected global economy, particularly China and other emerging markets, led to continued U.S. dollar strength, commodity weakness, sharply lower oil prices and deteriorating credit markets during the period. Against this backdrop the United States saw decent employment gains which led to the Federal Reserve (Fed) raising interest rates off the zero bound for the first time since the great recession. These diverging macro trends and increased risk environment led to weakness in corporate earnings relative to expectations and to weakness in equity stock prices.

Fixed income markets continued to grapple with potential effects of diverging monetary policy and growth trajectories among major economies during the second half of the year. Volatility emanating from China as that country struggled with slowing growth contributed to delaying the Fed’s anticipated September rate hike. However, improving jobs data increased expectations of a December increase, which ultimately occurred. This sent the yield on the 2-year Treasury above 1%. The yield on the 10-year, however, dipped as inflation data remained muted.

Investment-grade corporate spreads widened in late summer but later retreated as the sell-off in risk assets subsided. High-yield credits, on the other hand, widened considerably throughout the period. The front end of the Treasury yield curve steepened, while low growth and inflation expectations caused the long end to slightly flatten over the period.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

We were overweight in equities during the period.

Our equity sleeve in aggregate underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index. Our holdings in industrials, energy and information technology weighed the most on relative performance. Our underweight allocation to energy slightly offset the sector’s relative underperformance. Stock selection in consumer staples, health care and consumer discretionary contributed to relative performance.

The fixed income sleeve underperformed the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, driven by security selection in corporate credit. Credit sector detractors were led by midstream and independent energy. Security selection in banking and diversified manufacturing contributed.

In our joint management of the Fund, both Perkins and Janus investment teams are equally as concerned with absolute total returns as we are on relative returns, and therefore, are focused on the long term.

Please see the Derivative Instruments section in the "Notes to Financial Statements" for a discussion of derivatives used by the Fund.

EQUITY DETRACTORS

The leading individual detractor was Plains GP Holdings LP, the publicly traded general partner of Plains All American Pipeline LP, a master limited partnership (MLP) that owns and operates crude oil and natural gas infrastructure assets in North America.  Plains GP Holdings LP shares were negatively impacted as concerns about a potential dividend cut and the company’s ability to access the capital markets to fund future growth in the midst of an industry wide sell off were the main catalysts for investors to rush for the exits. 

  

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Furthermore, Plains management team issued unclear dividend and operating guidance in the second half of 2015 that further roiled investors.  We continue to analyze the market and company specific challenges that are upon the company and still hold shares as the current stock price imbeds a severe downside case and the reward-to-risk ratio remains compelling, in our view.

Another detractor was Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, a global independent oil and gas exploration and production company that owns reserves in some of the most prolific oil and gas basins around the globe. The shares traded down to year-to-date lows in the fourth quarter of 2015 as crude oil prices reached multi-year lows and weighed on the outlook for energy companies. Anadarko Petroleum’s shares also traded lower in the period after it was announced that they made a failed bid to acquire Apache Corporation in November. The macro environment remains challenging for oil and gas producers but we continue to hold Anadarko shares as we believe the company has a tier 1 asset base, strong execution track record and solid balance sheet that will help it endure the industry-wide downturn driven by low commodity prices.

EQUITY CONTRIBUTORS

The largest individual contributor was National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA). National Storage Affiliates Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that completed its initial public offering (IPO) in 2015 and owns and operates self-storage facilities in the United States utilizing a unique partnership and acquisition structure. The company operates with a strong balance sheet, generates solid free cash flow and pays a higher dividend yield than the self-storage peer group average. It also trades at a relative discount to net asset value (NAV) and Funds From Operations (FFO) multiple versus its self-storage peers. The self-storage property type in general has been an extremely attractive one over a full market cycle due to its strong growth throughout the economic recovery as well as its resilience during recessions. Limited new supply in the storage sector has provided additional pricing power for NSA. As a result of these positive attributes and continuing solid fundamentals, we have maintained a position in the company.

Microsoft also contributed as the company’s shares performed well after it reported solid quarterly results as revenue was better than expected, and its cloud-based products saw increased sales momentum. We view the recent results positively in light of the challenges the company faces in the consumer and PC end markets. While the company continues to invest in growth areas such as cloud-based applications, Microsoft also did a good job controlling costs as both gross and operating margins beat expectations. We maintained a position as we continue to like the large amount of highly-profitable and recurring revenue as well as what we believe to be a fortress-like balance sheet.

FIXED INCOME CONTRIBUTORS AND DETRACTORS

The underperformance of the Fund’s fixed income sleeve was driven by security selection in both investment-grade and high-yield corporate credit. Within investment-grade credit, losses were concentrated in the lowest tier of credit ratings as investors grew more concerned about the continuation of shareholder-friendly activity that may lead to higher risk for fixed income investors. Spread carry, or the excess yield generated by the Fund’s securities, slightly offset the security selection.

Our yield curve positioning in Treasurys also detracted. The front-end of the Treasury yield curve steepened during the period as the market anticipated an eventual interest rate hike by the Fed. Treasury duration is a tool utilized to adjust the overall duration of the Portfolio in a liquid and cost-effective manner. We view our allocation to intermediate and longer-dated Treasurys as a buffer against volatility in risk assets while short-term Treasurys provide liquidity.

On a credit sector basis, our allocations to midstream and independent energy were the largest detractors from relative performance. During the period, energy prices, namely crude oil, experienced another leg down, with North American benchmark crude falling below $36 per barrel in intraday trading. One company that impacted Fund performance was Chesapeake Energy. While Chesapeake Energy, a major natural gas producer with some oil assets, has achieved productivity gains to help combat the weak price environment, we exited the position during the period.

Security selection within technology also weighed on performance; hard disk manufacturer Seagate Technology was an individual detractor from relative performance. We invested in Seagate due to its leading position in an industry that had undergone consolidation. We also liked its conservative balance sheet and potential for a ratings upgrade, which ultimately occurred. Recently, hard disk demand has softened due to weak personal computer growth in emerging markets and a strong U.S. dollar. The company also released a disappointing earnings report. Still, Seagate maintains a conservative

  

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balance sheet and management aims to reduce leverage further. The company continues to generate solid free cash flow, and, in our view, has a sufficient equity cushion to protect bondholders.

Contributing most to performance on an asset class basis was the Fund’s out-of-index allocation to preferred credit. Another contributor to relative performance was our zero weighting to government-related entities. This was owing in part to the downgrade of benchmark component Petrobras, which occurred during the period.

On a credit sector basis, security selection within banking contributed to performance. The prospect of rising rates caused many to project that banks would soon be able to generate higher operating margins. On an issuer basis, banking and payment technology company Fidelity National Information Services was the leading contributor. We like the company’s solid business model, which can remain stable in a tepid economic environment. We believe that management has the opportunity to better penetrate its customer base and can use free-cash-flow to pay down debt.

Other relative credit sector contributors included security selection within diversified manufacturing and spread carry in brokerage, asset managers and exchanges.

OUTLOOK AND POSITIONING

The Russell 1000 Value Index posted its worst calendar year performance since 2008 as it declined 3.8% and several other broad market indices were down similar amounts. The S&P 500® Index was up slightly over 1% reflecting the strength of some large-cap growth stocks. The reasons for this broad weakness are many, of course, but a few big picture observations are worth noting: 1) After many years of strong growth, corporate profits have stalled with S&P 500 Index earnings in 2015 roughly flat as compared to 2014; 2) A remarkable period of falling and generally low interest rates may be ending (or changing), at least at the front end of the yield curve following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first hike in interest rates since 2006; 3) At roughly 18x 2015 estimated earnings per share, the S&P 500 Index is stretched from a valuation standpoint; and 4) Credit markets, particularly in high yield, have become choppy and have led to higher financing costs for a host of companies and industries. After many years of gains, the stock market has become riskier for market participants.

While many investors remain complacent with their portfolios, and in so doing take on risk which may come to hurt later, we suggest a different approach. The investment team at Perkins is especially focused on the relationship between earnings and valuation. We know in theory that the combination of missed earnings expectations and high starting valuations can result in substantial losses, and more recently we’ve seen countless examples of this dynamic unfolding in the market. As a result, we favor companies which we believe have durable competitive advantages selling into growing and/or stable end markets and which have managements actively pursuing “self-help” strategies such as cost containment. These companies are likely to have higher earnings on a two- to three-year timeframe, and thus have good appreciation potential. Paying reasonable, but not exorbitant, valuations for these stocks is an attractive opportunity in an otherwise challenging market environment. The volatility experienced in the fourth quarter of 2015 would seem to remain for the broader market heading into 2016 given continued concerns about economic growth – both globally and domestically, the fallout from the commodity price collapse, the possibility of miscommunication on the part of the Fed and increasing geopolitical risk. Our core focus on what we believe to be high-quality companies with less downside price risk becomes paramount in this type of environment. Additionally we look forward to volatility providing opportunities to purchase high-quality franchises at unusually attractive valuations.

On the fixed income side, we believe that many of the clouds that hung over markets in 2015 remain with us. As such, we consider it prudent to maintain a defensive stance within our portfolios. Yes, the Fed removed lingering uncertainty about whether it would raise interest rates, but the timing of future hikes is a matter of debate. It is our view that neither the economic growth nor the four 0.25% increases that the Fed projects such growth merits in 2016 will come to fruition.

While the change in nonfarm payrolls rebounded after subpar late-summer readings, and the unemployment rate, at 5%, is roughly what the Fed considers optimal, the other part of its dual mandate – inflation – remains frustratingly low. We expect the downward pressure exerted on year-over-year headline data will soon roll off, but more-resilient core data remains well below the central bank’s target of 2%.

Company developments, we believe, validate our view that we are in the later stages of the credit cycle. Shareholder-friendly activities continue and balance sheet strength has become more fleeting across a range of sectors, most

  

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notably energy. A chief concern is that much of the financial engineering that has occurred is aimed at compensating for lower revenue growth. With economic acceleration remaining elusive and rates still low, we expect management teams to continue to purchase growth, with these acquisitions often financed by debt issuance. We see less room for margin expansion, and with extended balance sheets, suboptimal results may be met with harsh market reaction.

Despite the Fed’s move away from its zero-interest-rate policy, fixed income markets are no less fraught with risks. The potential price dislocations associated with illiquid markets becomes more of a threat as stretched balance sheets and low growth may lead to earnings misses and investor redemptions. We believe that security avoidance will be a central driver of performance as the asymmetric risk of holding risky credits far outweighs the potential upside.

Thank you for your investment in Perkins Value Plus Income Fund.

  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

       
       
       
       
 

5 Top Performers - Holdings

 

 

 

5 Bottom Performers - Holdings

 

   

Contribution

  

Contribution

 

National Storage Affiliates Trust

 

0.63%

 

Plains GP Holdings LP - Class A

-0.93%

 

Microsoft Corp.

 

0.44%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

-0.75%

 

PPL Corp.

 

0.37%

 

Tidewater, Inc.

-0.47%

 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (ADR)

 

0.22%

 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

-0.34%

 

Sysco Corp.

 

0.21%

 

Phibro Animal Health Corp. - Class A

-0.31%

       
 

5 Top Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 1000® Value Index

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Weighting

 

Consumer Staples

 

0.68%

 

7.83%

6.82%

 

Health Care

 

0.41%

 

22.21%

11.81%

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

0.35%

 

5.16%

5.32%

 

Financials

 

0.22%

 

23.91%

30.17%

 

Other**

 

0.21%

 

1.89%

0.00%

       
 

5 Bottom Performers - Sectors*

 

 

 

 

 

     

Fund Weighting

Russell 1000® Value Index

   

Fund Contribution

 

(Average % of Equity)

Weighting

 

Industrials

 

-0.86%

 

11.41%

10.17%

 

Energy

 

-0.76%

 

8.33%

13.17%

 

Information Technology

 

-0.67%

 

11.18%

11.28%

 

Telecommunication Services

 

-0.20%

 

2.92%

2.46%

 

Utilities

 

-0.07%

 

4.87%

6.01%

 

Security contribution to performance is measured by using an algorithm that multiplies the daily performance of each security with the previous day’s ending weight in the portfolio and is gross of advisory fees. Fixed income securities and certain equity securities, such as private placements and some share classes of equity securities, are excluded.

*

Based on sector classification according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) codes, which are the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

**

Not a GICS classified sector.

     
  

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Fund At A Glance

December 31, 2015

  

5 Largest Equity Holdings - (% of Net Assets)

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

Commercial Banks

1.7%

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

Household Products

1.6%

Pfizer, Inc.

 

Pharmaceuticals

1.6%

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

Commercial Banks

1.5%

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

 

Commercial Banks

1.5%

 

7.9%

      

Asset Allocation - (% of Net Assets)

Common Stocks

 

59.8%

Corporate Bonds

 

18.9%

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

 

8.6%

Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

8.2%

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

1.9%

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

 

1.2%

Preferred Stocks

 

0.7%

Investment Companies

 

0.6%

Other

 

0.1%

  

100.0%

  

Top Country Allocations - Long Positions - (% of Investment Securities)

As of December 31, 2015

As of June 30, 2015

  

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Performance

 

See important disclosures on the next page.

          
         
        

Expense Ratios -

Average Annual Total Return - for the periods ended December 31, 2015

 

per the October 28, 2015 prospectuses

 

 

Fiscal
Year-to-Date

One
Year

Five
Year

Since
Inception*

 

Total Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Net Annual Fund
Operating Expenses

Class A Shares at NAV

 

-2.54%

-2.62%

6.83%

8.03%

 

1.43%

0.96%

Class A Shares at MOP

 

-8.17%

-8.18%

5.57%

6.86%

 

 

 

Class C Shares at NAV

 

-2.86%

-3.39%

6.11%

7.31%

 

2.18%

1.70%

Class C Shares at CDSC

 

-3.80%

-4.32%

6.11%

7.31%

 

 

 

Class D Shares(1)

 

-2.39%

-2.50%

6.98%

8.18%

 

1.33%

0.83%

Class I Shares

 

-2.45%

-2.45%

7.07%

8.28%

 

1.22%

0.73%

Class S Shares

 

-2.25%

-2.53%

6.72%

7.92%

 

1.64%

1.18%

Class T Shares

 

-2.31%

-2.47%

6.93%

8.13%

 

1.39%

0.93%

Russell 1000® Value Index

 

-3.23%

-3.83%

11.27%

13.05%

 

 

 

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

 

0.65%

0.55%

3.25%

3.01%

 

 

 

Value Income Index

 

-1.18%

-1.44%

7.41%

8.16%

 

 

 

Morningstar Quartile - Class I Shares

 

-

3rd

2nd

2nd

 

 

 

Morningstar Ranking - based on total returns for Moderate Allocation Funds

 

-

710/967

327/834

360/810

 

 

 

Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold. For the most recent month-end performance call 877.33JANUS(52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital) or visit janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold shares directly with Janus Capital).

Maximum Offering Price (MOP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

CDSC returns include a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) on Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Net Asset Value (NAV) returns exclude this charge, which would have reduced returns.

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, Janus Capital has contractually agreed to through November 1, 2016.
  

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Performance

A Fund’s performance may be affected by risks that include those associated with nondiversification, non-investment grade debt securities, high-yield/high-risk securities, undervalued or overlooked companies, investments in specific industries or countries and potential conflicts of interest. Additional risks to a Fund may also include, but are not limited to, those associated with investing in foreign securities, emerging markets, initial public offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), derivatives, short sales, commodity-linked investments and companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Each Fund has different risks. Please see a Janus prospectus for more information about risks, Fund holdings and other details.

Fixed income securities are subject to interest rate, inflation, credit and default risk. The bond market is volatile. As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. The return of principal is not guaranteed, and prices may decline if an issuer fails to make timely payments or its credit strength weakens.

Foreign securities are subject to additional risks including currency fluctuations, political and economic uncertainty, increased volatility, lower liquidity and differing financial and information reporting standards, all of which are magnified in emerging markets.

Returns include reinvestment of all dividends and distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares. The returns do not include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes.

Ranking is for the share class shown only; other classes may have different performance characteristics. When an expense waiver is in effect, it may have a material effect on the total return, and therefore the ranking for the period.

© 2015 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

There is no assurance that the investment process will consistently lead to successful investing.

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information for index definitions.

A Fund’s portfolio may differ significantly from the securities held in an index. An index is unmanaged and not available for direct investment; therefore its performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the active management of an actual portfolio.

See “Useful Information About Your Fund Report.”

*The Fund’s inception date – July 30, 2010

(1) Closed to certain new investors.

  

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Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (applicable to Class A Shares only); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees; transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The example is based upon an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-months indicated, unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate column for your share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based upon the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Additionally, for an analysis of the fees associated with an investment in any share class or other similar funds, please visit www.finra.org/fundanalyzer.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs. These fees are fully described in the Fund’s prospectuses. Therefore, the hypothetical examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

           
         
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical
(5% return before expenses)

 

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

 

Beginning
Account
Value
(7/1/15)

Ending
Account
Value
(12/31/15)

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)†

Net Annualized
Expense Ratio
(7/1/15 - 12/31/15)

Class A Shares

$1,000.00

$974.60

$4.72

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.36

$4.82

0.95%

Class C Shares

$1,000.00

$971.40

$8.13

 

$1,000.00

$1,016.89

$8.31

1.64%

Class D Shares

$1,000.00

$976.10

$4.17

 

$1,000.00

$1,020.91

$4.27

0.84%

Class I Shares

$1,000.00

$975.50

$3.87

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.22

$3.96

0.78%

Class S Shares

$1,000.00

$977.50

$2.83

 

$1,000.00

$1,022.27

$2.90

0.57%

Class T Shares

$1,000.00

$976.90

$3.28

 

$1,000.00

$1,021.82

$3.35

0.66%

Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the Net Annualized Expense Ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Expenses in the examples include the effect of applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any. Had such waivers and/or reimbursements not been in effect, your expenses would have been higher. Please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements or the Fund’s prospectuses for more information regarding waivers and/or reimbursements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

9


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 1.9%

   
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2013-4, 3.3100%, 10/8/19

 

$25,000

  

$25,410

 
 

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2015-2, 3.0000%, 6/8/21

 

26,000

  

25,655

 
 

CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., 4.4740%, 3/20/43 (144A)

 

146,689

  

145,850

 
 

COMM 2007-C9 Mortgage Trust, 5.6500%, 12/10/49

 

35,176

  

35,632

 
 

Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-GG11, 5.8670%, 12/10/49

 

46,631

  

48,441

 
 

Domino's Pizza Master Issuer LLC, 3.4840%, 10/25/45 (144A)

 

64,000

  

62,720

 
 

FREMF 2010 K-SCT Mortgage Trust, 2.0000%, 1/25/20 (144A)§

 

75,947

  

68,118

 
 

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NRF, 3.3822%, 12/15/19 (144A)

 

16,000

  

15,390

 
 

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, 3.4350%, 12/10/27 (144A)

 

100,000

  

95,515

 
 

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-UES,

      
 

3.6210%, 9/5/32 (144A)

 

25,000

  

23,391

 
 

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-C2, 5.4930%, 2/15/40

 

22,585

  

23,118

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2012-6, 2.5200%, 9/17/18

 

27,000

  

27,125

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-1, 3.2400%, 4/15/21

 

29,000

  

28,944

 
 

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust 2015-4, 3.5300%, 8/16/21

 

45,000

  

44,590

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C31, 5.6600%, 4/15/47

 

72,610

  

72,542

 
 

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2007-C33, 5.9524%, 2/15/51

 

23,638

  

24,091

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-TISH, 3.0805%, 1/15/27 (144A)

 

25,000

  

24,298

 
 

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2014-TISH, 2.5805%, 2/15/27 (144A)

 

25,000

  

24,274

 
 

Wendy's Funding LLC 2015-1, 3.3710%, 6/15/45 (144A)

 

91,770

  

89,541

 

Total Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $923,362)

 

904,645

 

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans – 1.2%

   

Communications – 0.2%

   
 

CCO Safari III LLC, 3.5000%, 1/24/23

 

48,000

  

47,900

 
 

Tribune Media Co., 3.7500%, 12/27/20

 

50,821

  

50,105

 
  

98,005

 

Consumer Cyclical – 0%

   
 

Staples, Inc., 0%, 4/23/21(a),‡

 

18,000

  

17,767

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 0.2%

   
 

IMS Health, Inc., 3.5000%, 3/17/21

 

72,705

  

71,068

 

Technology – 0.8%

   
 

Avago Technologies Cayman Finance, Ltd., 0%, 11/11/22(a),‡

 

108,000

  

106,718

 
 

Avago Technologies Cayman, Ltd., 3.7500%, 5/6/21

 

272,213

  

271,307

 
  

378,025

 

Total Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans (cost $568,556)

 

564,865

 

Corporate Bonds – 18.9%

   

Banking – 2.4%

   
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 8.0000%, 12/31/18

 

10,000

  

10,950

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 4.1250%, 3/30/20

 

55,000

  

54,725

 
 

Ally Financial, Inc., 5.7500%, 11/20/25

 

15,000

  

15,188

 
 

American Express Co., 6.8000%, 9/1/66

 

67,000

  

67,503

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 5.7500%, 8/15/16

 

15,000

  

15,368

 
 

Bank of America Corp., 8.0000%µ

 

80,000

  

81,400

 
 

Citigroup, Inc., 4.4500%, 9/29/27

 

83,000

  

82,450

 
 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc., 4.3000%, 12/3/25

 

53,000

  

53,279

 
 

Discover Financial Services, 3.9500%, 11/6/24

 

21,000

  

20,701

 
 

Discover Financial Services, 3.7500%, 3/4/25

 

42,000

  

40,333

 
 

Goldman Sachs Capital I, 6.3450%, 2/15/34

 

70,000

  

81,892

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 5.6250%, 1/15/17

 

34,000

  

35,315

 
 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.2500%, 10/21/25

 

46,000

  

45,648

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.8750%, 11/1/22

 

18,000

  

19,103

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 4.3500%, 9/8/26

 

16,000

  

16,052

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 5.5500%µ

 

52,000

  

52,000

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.1000%, 6/10/23

 

36,000

  

38,680

 
 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 5.1250%, 5/28/24

 

245,000

  

248,223

 
 

SVB Financial Group, 5.3750%, 9/15/20

 

56,000

  

61,266

 
 

Synchrony Financial, 3.0000%, 8/15/19

 

61,000

  

60,915

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 5.8750%µ

 

20,000

  

21,050

 
 

Zions Bancorporation, 5.8000%µ

 

13,000

  

12,448

 
  

1,134,489

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

10

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Basic Industry – 1.1%

   
 

Albemarle Corp., 4.1500%, 12/1/24

 

$77,000

  

$73,587

 
 

Albemarle Corp., 5.4500%, 12/1/44

 

59,000

  

57,063

 
 

Alcoa, Inc., 5.1250%, 10/1/24

 

58,000

  

52,780

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 3.8750%, 4/15/18

 

49,000

  

49,980

 
 

Ashland, Inc., 6.8750%, 5/15/43

 

40,000

  

38,000

 
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 3.1630%, 11/15/21 (144A)

 

91,000

  

90,861

 
 

Georgia-Pacific LLC, 3.6000%, 3/1/25 (144A)

 

46,000

  

45,453

 
 

LyondellBasell Industries NV, 4.6250%, 2/26/55

 

64,000

  

51,903

 
 

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., 4.5000%, 4/15/23

 

59,000

  

54,921

 
  

514,548

 

Brokerage – 2.3%

   
 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 7.5180%, 6/1/66

 

93,000

  

90,907

 
 

Carlyle Holdings Finance LLC, 3.8750%, 2/1/23 (144A)

 

39,000

  

39,496

 
 

Charles Schwab Corp., 3.0000%, 3/10/25

 

36,000

  

35,407

 
 

Charles Schwab Corp., 7.0000%µ

 

45,000

  

51,075

 
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 5.3750%, 11/15/22

 

60,000

  

62,850

 
 

E*TRADE Financial Corp., 4.6250%, 9/15/23

 

78,000

  

79,267

 
 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 3.7500%, 12/1/25

 

45,000

  

45,124

 
 

Lazard Group LLC, 6.8500%, 6/15/17

 

2,000

  

2,129

 
 

Lazard Group LLC, 4.2500%, 11/14/20

 

60,000

  

62,147

 
 

Neuberger Berman Group LLC / Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.,

      
 

5.8750%, 3/15/22 (144A)

 

90,000

  

93,600

 
 

Neuberger Berman Group LLC / Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.,

      
 

4.8750%, 4/15/45 (144A)

 

60,000

  

50,591

 
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc., 5.6250%, 4/1/24

 

215,000

  

237,951

 
 

Stifel Financial Corp., 4.2500%, 7/18/24

 

62,000

  

61,600

 
 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 2.9500%, 4/1/22

 

49,000

  

48,537

 
 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., 3.6250%, 4/1/25

 

108,000

  

109,292

 
  

1,069,973

 

Capital Goods – 1.6%

   
 

Ball Corp., 4.3750%, 12/15/20

 

26,000

  

26,406

 
 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC, 3.6250%, 4/15/18

 

53,000

  

52,179

 
 

Exelis, Inc., 4.2500%, 10/1/16

 

61,000

  

62,094

 
 

Exelis, Inc., 5.5500%, 10/1/21

 

28,000

  

30,705

 
 

GE Capital Trust I, 6.3750%, 11/15/67

 

67,000

  

69,638

 
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 6.3750%, 11/15/67

 

5,000

  

5,222

 
 

General Electric Co., 4.0000%µ

 

123,000

  

123,000

 
 

General Electric Co., 4.1000%µ

 

118,000

  

117,705

 
 

Harris Corp., 3.8320%, 4/27/25

 

20,000

  

19,699

 
 

Harris Corp., 5.0540%, 4/27/45

 

30,000

  

29,375

 
 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 4.2500%, 7/2/24

 

43,000

  

42,202

 
 

Owens Corning, 4.2000%, 12/1/24

 

22,000

  

21,412

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.0000%, 6/15/18

 

29,000

  

32,190

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 7.5000%, 6/15/21

 

18,000

  

20,970

 
 

Vulcan Materials Co., 4.5000%, 4/1/25

 

88,000

  

87,120

 
  

739,917

 

Communications – 0.6%

   
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.4640%, 7/23/22 (144A)

 

35,000

  

34,878

 
 

CCO Safari II LLC, 4.9080%, 7/23/25 (144A)

 

119,000

  

118,884

 
 

Nielsen Finance LLC / Nielsen Finance Co., 4.5000%, 10/1/20

 

40,000

  

40,600

 
 

SBA Tower Trust, 2.9330%, 12/15/17 (144A)

 

50,000

  

50,591

 
 

UBM PLC, 5.7500%, 11/3/20 (144A)

 

58,000

  

61,987

 
  

306,940

 

Consumer Cyclical – 1.8%

   
 

1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc., 4.6250%, 1/15/22 (144A)

 

59,000

  

59,148

 
 

Brinker International, Inc., 3.8750%, 5/15/23

 

68,000

  

65,579

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 2.8000%, 7/20/20

 

87,000

  

87,391

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 3.5000%, 7/20/22

 

47,000

  

47,825

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 4.7500%, 12/1/22 (144A)

 

22,000

  

23,573

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

11


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Consumer Cyclical – (continued)

   
 

CVS Health Corp., 5.0000%, 12/1/24 (144A)

 

$30,000

  

$32,455

 
 

CVS Health Corp., 3.8750%, 7/20/25

 

71,000

  

72,461

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 4.7500%, 5/15/17

 

31,000

  

31,891

 
 

DR Horton, Inc., 3.7500%, 3/1/19

 

63,000

  

63,000

 
 

General Motors Co., 4.8750%, 10/2/23

 

188,000

  

192,260

 
 

General Motors Co., 4.0000%, 4/1/25

 

4,000

  

3,789

 
 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 3.1000%, 1/15/19

 

43,000

  

42,938

 
 

MDC Holdings, Inc., 5.5000%, 1/15/24

 

72,000

  

72,720

 
 

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.0000%, 12/31/18

 

28,000

  

28,560

 
 

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.3750%, 4/15/23

 

15,000

  

14,550

 
 

Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 4.2500%, 5/30/23 (144A)

 

40,000

  

34,225

 
  

872,365

 

Consumer Non-Cyclical – 1.7%

   
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 3.0000%, 3/12/20

 

75,000

  

74,940

 
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 3.8000%, 3/15/25

 

68,000

  

67,653

 
 

Actavis Funding SCS, 4.5500%, 3/15/35

 

41,000

  

39,846

 
 

Becton Dickinson and Co., 1.8000%, 12/15/17

 

52,000

  

51,924

 
 

Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II, Inc., 5.8750%, 1/31/22 (144A)

 

63,000

  

67,410

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 2.8000%, 7/2/20 (144A)

 

34,000

  

33,912

 
 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 3.5000%, 7/15/22 (144A)

 

29,000

  

29,200

 
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, 3.2000%, 2/1/22

 

58,000

  

56,923

 
 

Smithfield Foods, Inc., 5.2500%, 8/1/18 (144A)

 

15,000

  

15,188

 
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 3.3000%, 2/15/22

 

28,000

  

27,931

 
 

Tyson Foods, Inc., 6.6000%, 4/1/16

 

24,000

  

24,318

 
 

Wm Wrigley Jr Co., 3.3750%, 10/21/20 (144A)

 

103,000

  

105,006

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 2.7000%, 4/1/20

 

55,000

  

54,309

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.1500%, 4/1/22

 

65,000

  

63,900

 
 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., 3.5500%, 4/1/25

 

75,000

  

72,879

 
  

785,339

 

Electric – 0.4%

   
 

IPALCO Enterprises, Inc., 5.0000%, 5/1/18

 

45,000

  

47,138

 
 

PPL WEM, Ltd. / Western Power Distribution, Ltd., 3.9000%, 5/1/16 (144A)

 

46,000

  

46,184

 
 

PPL WEM, Ltd. / Western Power Distribution, Ltd., 5.3750%, 5/1/21 (144A)

 

67,000

  

73,093

 
  

166,415

 

Energy – 1.8%

   
 

Chevron Corp., 1.3450%, 11/15/17

 

41,000

  

40,871

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 5.8750%, 5/1/22

 

104,000

  

99,579

 
 

Cimarex Energy Co., 4.3750%, 6/1/24

 

126,000

  

111,781

 
 

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 4.9500%, 4/1/22

 

32,000

  

26,189

 
 

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.6000%, 4/1/44

 

13,000

  

7,895

 
 

Energy Transfer Partners LP, 4.1500%, 10/1/20

 

44,000

  

40,590

 
 

EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.4000%, 4/1/24

 

44,000

  

34,839

 
 

EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.6000%, 4/1/44

 

32,000

  

22,288

 
 

Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., 4.6500%, 3/15/25

 

77,000

  

77,035

 
 

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 4.3000%, 5/1/24

 

43,000

  

36,972

 
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 6.5000%, 9/15/20

 

5,000

  

4,978

 
 

Kinder Morgan, Inc., 7.7500%, 1/15/32

 

32,000

  

30,365

 
 

NGL Energy Partners LP / NGL Energy Finance Corp., 5.1250%, 7/15/19

 

67,000

  

52,930

 
 

Oceaneering International, Inc., 4.6500%, 11/15/24

 

94,000

  

78,880

 
 

Phillips 66 Partners LP, 3.6050%, 2/15/25

 

16,000

  

13,764

 
 

Shell International Finance BV, 2.2500%, 11/10/20

 

80,000

  

78,823

 
 

Spectra Energy Partners LP, 4.7500%, 3/15/24

 

58,000

  

56,183

 
 

Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.,

      
 

4.1250%, 11/15/19

 

48,000

  

39,960

 
  

853,922

 

Finance Companies – 0.5%

   
 

CIT Group, Inc., 4.2500%, 8/15/17

 

97,000

  

99,182

 
 

CIT Group, Inc., 5.5000%, 2/15/19 (144A)

 

82,000

  

85,690

 
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 6.7500%, 9/1/16 (144A)

 

46,000

  

47,265

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

12

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Corporate Bonds – (continued)

   

Finance Companies – (continued)

   
 

International Lease Finance Corp., 8.7500%, 3/15/17

 

$18,000

  

$19,170

 
  

251,307

 

Financial – 0.4%

   
 

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., 4.4000%, 11/15/22

 

102,000

  

104,584

 
 

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc., 5.8750%, 4/1/24

 

70,000

  

67,550

 
  

172,134

 

Industrial – 0.1%

   
 

Cintas Corp. No 2, 2.8500%, 6/1/16

 

31,000

  

31,122

 
 

Cintas Corp. No 2, 4.3000%, 6/1/21

 

34,000

  

35,893

 
  

67,015

 

Insurance – 0.5%

   
 

ACE INA Holdings, Inc., 3.3500%, 5/3/26

 

50,000

  

49,847

 
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc., 4.5000%, 5/30/20

 

13,000

  

13,260

 
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc., 5.2500%, 5/30/25

 

43,000

  

43,753

 
 

Primerica, Inc., 4.7500%, 7/15/22

 

82,000

  

86,634

 
 

Voya Financial, Inc., 5.6500%, 5/15/53

 

63,000

  

62,055

 
  

255,549

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.8%

   
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 2.7500%, 1/15/20

 

63,000

  

61,935

 
 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 4.6000%, 4/1/22

 

65,000

  

67,434

 
 

Post Apartment Homes LP, 4.7500%, 10/15/17

 

37,000

  

38,478

 
 

Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership LP, 5.0000%, 12/15/23

 

18,000

  

18,378

 
 

Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership LP, 4.0000%, 12/15/24

 

22,000

  

20,783

 
 

Senior Housing Properties Trust, 6.7500%, 12/15/21

 

27,000

  

30,391

 
 

SL Green Realty Corp., 5.0000%, 8/15/18

 

130,000

  

136,409

 
  

373,808

 

Technology – 2.6%

   
 

Autodesk, Inc., 3.6000%, 12/15/22

 

47,000

  

45,655

 
 

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., 4.3750%, 10/15/24

 

98,000

  

97,295

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.6250%, 10/15/20

 

107,000

  

108,394

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.0000%, 3/15/22

 

14,000

  

14,551

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 4.5000%, 10/15/22

 

54,000

  

54,966

 
 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.0000%, 10/15/25

 

183,000

  

188,031

 
 

Molex Electronic Technologies LLC, 2.8780%, 4/15/20 (144A)

 

24,000

  

23,383

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.7500%, 6/1/23

 

9,000

  

7,878

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.7500%, 1/1/25

 

206,000

  

171,537

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.8750%, 6/1/27 (144A)

 

49,000

  

37,601

 
 

Seagate HDD Cayman, 5.7500%, 12/1/34 (144A)

 

63,000

  

44,086

 
 

Trimble Navigation, Ltd., 4.7500%, 12/1/24

 

107,000

  

106,317

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.8750%, 1/15/19

 

49,000

  

51,253

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 5.8000%, 5/1/21

 

97,000

  

107,487

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.0000%, 6/15/25

 

101,000

  

98,101

 
 

Verisk Analytics, Inc., 5.5000%, 6/15/45

 

54,000

  

51,557

 
  

1,208,092

 

Transportation – 0.3%

   
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 2.5000%, 3/15/16 (144A)

 

13,000

  

13,022

 
 

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP / PTL Finance Corp., 4.2500%, 1/17/23 (144A)

 

52,000

  

52,322

 
 

Southwest Airlines Co., 5.1250%, 3/1/17

 

53,000

  

55,083

 
  

120,427

 

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $9,005,529)

 

8,892,240

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – 8.2%

   

Fannie Mae Pool:

   
 

5.5000%, 1/1/25

 

10,007

  

10,779

 
 

4.0000%, 6/1/29

 

10,376

  

11,094

 
 

5.0000%, 9/1/29

 

33,567

  

36,919

 
 

5.0000%, 1/1/30

 

12,039

  

13,241

 
 

5.5000%, 1/1/33

 

6,215

  

6,986

 
 

4.0000%, 4/1/34

 

23,077

  

24,867

 
 

6.0000%, 12/1/35

 

32,487

  

36,964

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

13


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – (continued)

   

Fannie Mae Pool – (continued)

   
 

6.0000%, 2/1/37

 

$5,235

  

$6,018

 
 

6.0000%, 9/1/37

 

32,250

  

34,874

 
 

6.0000%, 10/1/38

 

30,300

  

34,257

 
 

7.0000%, 2/1/39

 

9,849

  

11,368

 
 

5.5000%, 12/1/39

 

27,534

  

30,703

 
 

5.5000%, 3/1/40

 

43,559

  

49,532

 
 

5.5000%, 4/1/40

 

113,372

  

126,480

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/40

 

9,994

  

10,824

 
 

5.0000%, 2/1/41

 

93,850

  

104,177

 
 

5.5000%, 2/1/41

 

23,653

  

26,896

 
 

5.0000%, 4/1/41

 

19,709

  

21,685

 
 

5.0000%, 5/1/41

 

16,993

  

18,766

 
 

5.0000%, 7/1/41

 

42,543

  

47,188

 
 

5.0000%, 10/1/41

 

20,904

  

23,031

 
 

5.5000%, 12/1/41

 

35,589

  

39,898

 
 

4.0000%, 6/1/42

 

61,143

  

65,094

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/42

 

25,666

  

27,325

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/42

 

32,867

  

35,003

 
 

4.0000%, 11/1/42

 

47,850

  

50,937

 
 

4.0000%, 12/1/42

 

9,364

  

10,010

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/43

 

124,145

  

128,263

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/43

 

26,037

  

27,728

 
 

3.5000%, 1/1/44

 

136,785

  

142,281

 
 

3.5000%, 1/1/44

 

64,416

  

66,983

 
 

4.0000%, 2/1/44

 

67,368

  

71,730

 
 

3.5000%, 4/1/44

 

69,215

  

71,740

 
 

4.5000%, 5/1/44

 

157,953

  

174,187

 
 

4.0000%, 6/1/44

 

85,682

  

91,218

 
 

5.0000%, 7/1/44

 

50,068

  

56,287

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/44

 

32,504

  

34,807

 
 

4.5000%, 8/1/44

 

69,147

  

76,254

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/44

 

51,245

  

56,520

 
 

4.5000%, 10/1/44

 

27,438

  

30,173

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/45

 

96,958

  

100,184

 
 

4.5000%, 3/1/45

 

50,524

  

55,569

 
 

4.5000%, 6/1/45

 

22,130

  

24,342

 
 

4.0000%, 9/1/45

 

161,567

  

172,081

 
  

2,295,263

 

Freddie Mac Gold Pool:

   
 

5.0000%, 1/1/19

 

6,070

  

6,277

 
 

5.5000%, 8/1/19

 

5,059

  

5,240

 
 

5.0000%, 6/1/20

 

12,125

  

12,846

 
 

5.5000%, 12/1/28

 

26,310

  

29,062

 
 

3.5000%, 7/1/29

 

30,831

  

32,275

 
 

5.5000%, 10/1/36

 

21,953

  

24,599

 
 

6.0000%, 4/1/40

 

117,766

  

134,094

 
 

4.5000%, 1/1/41

 

28,800

  

31,303

 
 

5.0000%, 5/1/41

 

57,659

  

64,222

 
 

3.5000%, 2/1/44

 

37,684

  

38,935

 
 

4.5000%, 5/1/44

 

27,363

  

30,095

 
 

4.0000%, 8/1/44

 

10,680

  

11,399

 
 

4.5000%, 9/1/44

 

103,084

  

113,480

 
  

533,827

 

Ginnie Mae I Pool:

   
 

5.1000%, 1/15/32

 

41,735

  

47,311

 
 

4.9000%, 10/15/34

 

49,706

  

54,798

 
 

5.5000%, 9/15/35

 

6,517

  

7,503

 
 

5.5000%, 8/15/39

 

101,332

  

115,192

 
 

5.0000%, 10/15/39

 

19,457

  

21,585

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

14

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities – (continued)

   

Ginnie Mae I Pool – (continued)

   
 

5.0000%, 11/15/39

 

$32,479

  

$35,960

 
 

5.0000%, 1/15/40

 

9,756

  

10,790

 
 

5.0000%, 5/15/40

 

11,855

  

13,213

 
 

5.0000%, 7/15/40

 

35,566

  

39,378

 
 

5.0000%, 7/15/40

 

4,390

  

4,859

 
 

5.0000%, 2/15/41

 

35,265

  

39,035

 
 

5.0000%, 5/15/41

 

13,232

  

14,851

 
 

4.5000%, 7/15/41

 

37,491

  

40,495

 
 

4.5000%, 7/15/41

 

9,011

  

9,827

 
 

4.5000%, 8/15/41

 

93,826

  

103,392

 
 

5.0000%, 9/15/41

 

10,604

  

11,744

 
 

4.5000%, 5/15/44

 

21,449

  

23,403

 
  

593,336

 

Ginnie Mae II Pool:

   
 

6.0000%, 11/20/34

 

18,923

  

21,171

 
 

5.5000%, 11/20/37

 

20,974

  

23,222

 
 

6.0000%, 1/20/39

 

9,385

  

10,494

 
 

4.5000%, 10/20/41

 

51,576

  

55,501

 
 

6.0000%, 10/20/41

 

3,555

  

4,030

 
 

6.0000%, 12/20/41

 

11,345

  

12,816

 
 

6.0000%, 1/20/42

 

11,554

  

13,087

 
 

6.0000%, 2/20/42

 

11,826

  

13,390

 
 

6.0000%, 3/20/42

 

6,247

  

7,076

 
 

6.0000%, 4/20/42

 

18,645

  

21,114

 
 

3.5000%, 5/20/42

 

20,060

  

21,034

 
 

6.0000%, 5/20/42

 

13,901

  

15,545

 
 

5.5000%, 7/20/42

 

41,443

  

45,679

 
 

6.0000%, 7/20/42

 

9,718

  

10,983

 
 

6.0000%, 8/20/42

 

10,857

  

12,296

 
 

6.0000%, 9/20/42

 

13,139

  

14,883

 
 

6.0000%, 11/20/42

 

9,471

  

10,670

 
 

6.0000%, 2/20/43

 

12,557

  

14,196

 
 

4.0000%, 11/20/45

 

82,382

  

89,088

 
  

416,275

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $3,822,233)

 

3,838,701

 

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds – 8.6%

   
 

1.3750%, 7/31/18

 

82,000

  

82,314

 
 

1.5000%, 8/31/18

 

192,000

  

193,275

 
 

1.0000%, 9/15/18

 

424,000

  

420,986

 
 

1.3750%, 9/30/18

 

104,000

  

104,325

 
 

0.8750%, 10/15/18

 

396,000

  

391,638

 
 

1.6250%, 7/31/19

 

33,000

  

33,115

 
 

1.7500%, 9/30/19

 

7,000

  

7,047

 
 

1.5000%, 10/31/19

 

165,000

  

164,484

 
 

1.5000%, 11/30/19

 

261,000

  

259,960

 
 

1.6250%, 12/31/19

 

23,000

  

23,001

 
 

1.3750%, 9/30/20

 

309,000

  

303,665

 
 

2.7500%, 11/15/23

 

331,000

  

345,443

 
 

2.2500%, 11/15/24

 

427,000

  

426,783

 
 

2.0000%, 8/15/25

 

166,000

  

161,856

 
 

2.2500%, 11/15/25

 

253,000

  

252,437

 
 

3.7500%, 11/15/43

 

282,000

  

324,807

 
 

3.6250%, 2/15/44

 

102,000

  

114,742

 
 

3.3750%, 5/15/44

 

45,000

  

48,294

 
 

2.5000%, 2/15/45

 

36,000

  

32,300

 
 

3.0000%, 11/15/45

 

364,000

  

362,905

 

Total U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds (cost $3,993,264)

 

4,053,377

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

15


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

         

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – 59.8%

   

Aerospace & Defense – 1.5%

   
 

Cobham PLC

 

78,500

  

$327,686

 
 

United Technologies Corp.

 

3,800

  

365,066

 
  

692,752

 

Beverages – 0.6%

   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

 

3,000

  

299,760

 

Biotechnology – 1.7%

   
 

AbbVie, Inc.

 

5,100

  

302,124

 
 

Baxalta, Inc.

 

4,500

  

175,635

 
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

 

3,300

  

333,927

 
  

811,686

 

Capital Markets – 0.8%

   
 

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

 

7,400

  

211,714

 
 

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

 

2,100

  

150,129

 
  

361,843

 

Commercial Banks – 9.0%

   
 

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

 

25,100

  

284,634

 
 

Citigroup, Inc.

 

12,600

  

652,050

 
 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

 

26,193

  

685,995

 
 

Comerica, Inc.

 

6,200

  

259,346

 
 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

22,300

  

448,230

 
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

10,900

  

719,727

 
 

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

 

25,300

  

402,270

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

14,800

  

804,899

 
  

4,257,151

 

Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.1%

   
 

G4S PLC

 

60,500

  

201,093

 
 

Republic Services, Inc.

 

4,100

  

180,359

 
 

Tyco International PLC

 

4,100

  

130,749

 
  

512,201

 

Communications Equipment – 1.4%

   
 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

 

5,900

  

160,214

 
 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

 

10,200

  

509,847

 
  

670,061

 

Consumer Finance – 0.6%

   
 

American Express Co.

 

4,000

  

278,200

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.2%

   
 

Telenor ASA

 

6,700

  

112,290

 
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

 

9,500

  

439,090

 
  

551,380

 

Electric Utilities – 2.1%

   
 

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

 

6,300

  

406,224

 
 

PPL Corp.

 

17,500

  

597,275

 
  

1,003,499

 

Electrical Equipment – 0.9%

   
 

Emerson Electric Co.

 

8,500

  

406,555

 

Energy Equipment & Services – 1.4%

   
 

Oceaneering International, Inc.

 

5,500

  

206,360

 
 

Schlumberger, Ltd. (U.S. Shares)

 

4,500

  

313,875

 
 

Tidewater, Inc.

 

19,000

  

132,240

 
  

652,475

 

Food & Staples Retailing – 1.1%

   
 

Sysco Corp.

 

6,400

  

262,400

 
 

Weis Markets, Inc.

 

6,200

  

274,660

 
  

537,060

 

Food Products – 0.7%

   
 

Nestle SA

 

2,200

  

163,797

 
 

Orkla ASA

 

19,300

  

152,898

 
  

316,695

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

16

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.8%

   
 

Medtronic PLC

 

5,416

  

$416,599

 
 

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

 

14,200

  

291,384

 
 

Stryker Corp.

 

1,600

  

148,704

 
  

856,687

 

Health Care Providers & Services – 3.1%

   
 

Landauer, Inc.

 

10,600

  

348,952

 
 

Owens & Minor, Inc.

 

6,000

  

215,880

 
 

Patterson Cos., Inc.

 

10,900

  

492,789

 
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

 

5,900

  

419,726

 
  

1,477,347

 

Household Durables – 0.8%

   
 

Garmin, Ltd.

 

5,500

  

204,435

 
 

MDC Holdings, Inc.

 

7,500

  

191,475

 
  

395,910

 

Household Products – 1.6%

   
 

Procter & Gamble Co.

 

9,700

  

770,277

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.7%

   
 

NRG Yield, Inc. - Class C

 

23,100

  

340,956

 

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.4%

   
 

Raven Industries, Inc.

 

12,700

  

198,120

 

Insurance – 0.6%

   
 

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

 

6,900

  

282,486

 

Leisure Products – 0.8%

   
 

Mattel, Inc.

 

14,400

  

391,248

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.7%

   
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

 

7,700

  

321,937

 

Machinery – 0.7%

   
 

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

 

1,200

  

121,982

 
 

Timken Co.

 

6,500

  

185,835

 
  

307,817

 

Media – 1.1%

   
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

 

5,000

  

378,300

 
 

UBM PLC

 

19,240

  

149,313

 
  

527,613

 

Metals & Mining – 0.4%

   
 

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

 

2,800

  

210,756

 

Multiline Retail – 0.4%

   
 

Kohl's Corp.

 

4,000

  

190,520

 

Multi-Utilities – 0.7%

   
 

Alliant Energy Corp.

 

5,200

  

324,740

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 3.4%

   
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

 

8,200

  

398,356

 
 

BP PLC (ADR)

 

8,300

  

259,458

 
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

5,300

  

358,333

 
 

Plains GP Holdings LP - Class A

 

25,600

  

241,920

 
 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (ADR)

 

7,000

  

320,530

 
  

1,578,597

 

Pharmaceuticals – 6.5%

   
 

Johnson & Johnson

 

3,900

  

400,608

 
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

 

7,000

  

369,740

 
 

Novartis AG (ADR)

 

4,400

  

378,576

 
 

Pfizer, Inc.

 

23,400

  

755,352

 
 

Phibro Animal Health Corp. - Class A

 

11,000

  

331,430

 
 

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (ADR)

 

8,000

  

525,120

 
 

Zoetis, Inc.

 

6,300

  

301,896

 
  

3,062,722

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 3.8%

   
 

Lamar Advertising Co. - Class A

 

10,400

  

623,792

 
 

LaSalle Hotel Properties

 

3,200

  

80,512

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

17


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

        

Shares or
Principal Amounts

  

Value

 

Common Stocks – (continued)

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (continued)

   
 

National Storage Affiliates Trust

 

29,600

  

$507,048

 
 

Post Properties, Inc.

 

4,600

  

272,136

 
 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

 

10,200

  

305,796

 
  

1,789,284

 

Road & Rail – 1.4%

   
 

CSX Corp.

 

14,400

  

373,680

 
 

Union Pacific Corp.

 

3,500

  

273,700

 
  

647,380

 

Semiconductor & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.6%

   
 

Analog Devices, Inc.

 

3,100

  

171,492

 
 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

 

5,500

  

255,970

 
 

NVE Corp.

 

5,600

  

314,608

 
  

742,070

 

Software – 2.6%

   
 

Microsoft Corp.

 

11,000

  

610,280

 
 

Oracle Corp.

 

16,500

  

602,745

 
  

1,213,025

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.1%

   
 

Apple, Inc.

 

3,000

  

315,780

 
 

NetApp, Inc.

 

7,500

  

198,975

 
  

514,755

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.6%

   
 

Coach, Inc.

 

4,800

  

157,104

 
 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

 

1,100

  

122,628

 
  

279,732

 

Transportation Infrastructure – 0.3%

   
 

BBA Aviation PLC

 

43,100

  

120,133

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.6%

   
 

Vodafone Group PLC (ADR)

 

8,800

  

283,888

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $27,217,690)

 

28,179,318

 

Preferred Stocks – 0.7%

   

Capital Markets – 0.2%

   
 

Morgan Stanley, 6.8750%

 

1,925

  

53,419

 
 

Morgan Stanley, 7.1250%

 

2,150

  

61,490

 
  

114,909

 

Commercial Banks – 0.3%

   
 

Citigroup Capital XIII, 6.6919%

 

2,075

  

53,929

 
 

Wells Fargo & Co., 6.6250%

 

2,375

  

68,234

 
  

122,163

 

Consumer Finance – 0.2%

   
 

Discover Financial Services, 6.5000%

 

2,850

  

75,439

 

Diversified Financial Services – 0%

   
 

General Electric Capital Corp., 4.7000%

 

224

  

5,705

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0%

   
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust III, 6.2500%

 

400

  

10,192

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust IV, 6.2500%

 

64

  

1,624

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust V, 5.7500%

 

45

  

1,133

 
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust VIII, 6.4500%

 

120

  

3,037

 
  

15,986

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $311,393)

 

334,202

 

Investment Companies – 0.6%

   

Money Markets – 0.6%

   
 

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC, 0.3105%ºº,£ (cost $277,612)

 

277,612

  

277,612

 

Total Investments (total cost $46,119,639) – 99.9%

 

47,044,960

 

Cash, Receivables and Other Assets, net of Liabilities – 0.1%

 

40,880

 

Net Assets – 100%

 

$47,085,840

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

      

Summary of Investments by Country - (Long Positions) (unaudited)

 
    

% of

 
    

Investment

 

Country

 

Value

 

Securities

 

United States

 

$42,876,623

 

91.1

%

United Kingdom

 

2,130,268

 

4.5

 

Switzerland

 

542,373

 

1.2

 

Israel

 

525,120

 

1.1

 

Singapore

 

378,025

 

0.8

 

Norway

 

265,188

 

0.6

 

Germany

 

189,392

 

0.4

 

Netherlands

 

78,823

 

0.2

 

Canada

 

59,148

 

0.1

 
      

Total

 

$47,044,960

 

100.0

%

 

                 

Schedule of Foreign Currency Contracts, Open

      

Counterparty/

Currency

Settlement Date

Currency Units Sold

 

Currency Value

 

Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)

 
        

Credit Suisse International:

       

British Pound

2/4/16

329,000

$

484,980

$

3,388

 

Israeli Shekel

2/4/16

1,535,000

 

394,893

 

(1,273)

 

Norwegian Krone

2/4/16

1,784,000

 

201,555

 

741

 

Swiss Franc

2/4/16

401,900

 

402,009

 

4,443

 
        
    

1,483,437

 

7,299

 
        

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.:

       

British Pound

1/21/16

514,000

 

757,664

 

20,710

 

Euro

1/21/16

85,500

 

92,944

 

615

 
        
    

850,608

 

21,325

 
        

Total

  

$

2,334,045

$

28,624

 
                 

Schedule of Exchange-Traded Written Options

Description

Number of

Contracts

 

Exercise

Price

 

Expiration

Date

 

Premiums

Received

 

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

 

Options

Written,

at Value

 

Written Call Options:

 

Johnson & Johnson

5

 

$

110.00

 

1/16

 

$

108

 

$

99

 

$

(9)

 

Medtronic PLC

7

  

82.50

 

1/16

  

89

  

82

  

(7)

 

Microsoft Corp.

10

  

60.00

 

1/16

  

147

  

115

  

(32)

 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

8

  

80.00

 

1/16

  

238

  

146

  

(92)

 

PepsiCo, Inc.

6

  

105.00

 

1/16

  

118

  

112

  

(6)

 

Total

36

      

$

700

 

$

554

 

$

(146)

 
  

See Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information and Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

19


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

  

Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

A broad-based measure of the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market.

Russell 1000® Value Index

Measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

S&P 500® Index

Measures broad U.S. equity performance.

Value Income Index

An internally-calculated, hypothetical combination of total returns from the Russell 1000® Value Index (50%) and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (50%).

  

ADR

American Depositary Receipt

LLC

Limited Liability Company

LP

Limited Partnership

PLC

Public Limited Company

ULC

Unlimited Liability Company

U.S. Shares

Securities of foreign companies trading on an American stock exchange.

  

144A

Securities sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions on resale and may not be publicly sold without registration under the 1933 Act. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The total value of 144A securities as of the period ended December 31, 2015 is $1,958,201, which represents 4.2% of net assets.

  

(a)

All or a portion of this position has not settled, or is not funded. Upon settlement or funding date, interest rates for unsettled or unfunded amounts will be determined. Interest and dividends will not be accrued until time of settlement or funding.

  

A portion of this security has been segregated to cover margin or segregation requirements on open futures contracts, forward currency contracts, options contracts, short sales, swap agreements, and/or securities with extended settlement dates, the value of which, as of December 31, 2015, is $851,728.

  

The interest rate on floating rate notes is based on an index or market interest rates and is subject to change. Rate in the security description is as of December 31, 2015.

  

ºº

Rate shown is the 7-day yield as of December 31, 2015.

  

µ

This variable rate security is a perpetual bond. Perpetual bonds have no contractual maturity date, are not redeemable, and pay an indefinite stream of interest. The coupon rate shown represents the current interest rate.

  

£

The Fund may invest in certain securities that are considered affiliated companies. As defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control. Based on the Fund’s relative ownership, the following securities were considered affiliated companies for all or some portion of the period ended December 31, 2015. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the table is for the period ended December 31, 2015.

       

 

Share
Balance
at 6/30/15

Purchases

Sales

Share
Balance
at 12/31/15

Dividend
Income

Value
at 12/31/15

Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC

395,199

8,397,413

(8,515,000)

277,612

$ 473

$ 277,612

           

§

Schedule of Restricted and Illiquid Securities (as of December 31, 2015)

       

Value as a

 
 

Acquisition

     

% of Net

 
 

Date

 

Cost

 

Value

 

Assets

 

FREMF 2010 K-SCT Mortgage Trust, 2.0000%, 1/25/20

4/29/13

$

69,393

$

68,118

 

0.1

%

         
         

The Fund has registration rights for certain restricted securities held as of December 31, 2015. The issuer incurs all registration costs.

 
  

20

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information (unaudited)

    

The following is a summary of the inputs that were used to value the Fund's investments in securities and other financial instruments as of December 31, 2015. See Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

Valuation Inputs Summary

   

 

Level 1 -
Quoted Prices

Level 2 -
Other Significant
Observable Inputs

Level 3 -
Significant
Unobservable Inputs

Assets

   

Investments in Securities:

   

Asset-Backed/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

$ -

$ 904,645

$ -

Bank Loans and Mezzanine Loans

-

564,865

-

Corporate Bonds

-

8,892,240

-

Mortgage-Backed Securities

-

3,838,701

-

U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds

-

4,053,377

-

Common Stocks

28,179,318

-

-

Preferred Stocks

-

334,202

-

Investment Companies

-

277,612

-

Total Investments in Securities

$ 28,179,318

$ 18,865,642

$ -

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 29,897

$ -

Total Assets

$ 28,179,318

$ 18,895,539

$ -

Liabilities

   

Other Financial Instruments(a):

   

Forward Currency Contracts

$ -

$ 1,273

$ -

Options Written, at Value

-

146

-

Total Liabilities

$ -

$ 1,419

$ -

(a) Other financial instruments include forward currency, futures, written options, and swap contracts. Forward currency contracts are reported at their unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract's value from trade date. Futures are reported at their variation margin at measurement date, which represents the amount due to/from the Fund at that date. Options and swap contracts are reported at their market value at measurement date.

  

Janus Investment Fund

21


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

 

See footnotes at the end of the Statement.

       

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at cost

 

$

46,119,639

 
 

Unaffiliated investments, at value

 

$

46,767,348

 
 

Affiliated investments, at value

  

277,612

 
 

Cash

  

29,250

 
 

Forward currency contracts

  

29,897

 
 

Closed foreign currency contracts

  

12,900

 
 

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

  

953

 
 

Receivables:

    
  

Interest

  

138,181

 
  

Dividends

  

46,826

 
  

Fund shares sold

  

7,415

 
  

Foreign tax reclaims

  

6,491

 
  

Dividends from affiliates

  

115

 
 

Other assets

  

495

 

Total Assets

 

 

47,317,483

 

Liabilities:

    
 

Closed foreign currency contracts

  

17,451

 
 

Options written, at value(1)

  

146

 
 

Forward currency contracts

  

1,273

 
 

Payables:

  

 
  

Investments purchased

  

124,830

 
  

Professional fees

  

21,372

 
  

Advisory fees

  

17,805

 
  

Accounting systems fees

  

10,462

 
  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

  

8,104

 
  

12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees

  

7,793

 
  

Registration fees

  

7,465

 
  

Fund shares repurchased

  

3,255

 
  

Dividends

  

3,246

 
  

Custodian fees

  

1,111

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation fees

  

953

 
  

Fund administration fees

  

419

 
  

Non-interested Trustees' fees and expenses

  

285

 
  

Accrued expenses and other payables

  

5,673

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

231,643

 

Net Assets

 

$

47,085,840

 

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

22

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

December 31, 2015

       
       

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

 

$

45,843,506

 
 

Undistributed net investment income/(loss)

  

(698)

 
 

Undistributed net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

  

289,187

 
 

Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

  

953,845

 

Total Net Assets

 

$

47,085,840

 

Net Assets - Class A Shares

 

$

5,953,990

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

561,526

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

10.60

 

Maximum Offering Price Per Share(3)

 

$

11.25

 

Net Assets - Class C Shares

 

$

6,431,252

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

605,298

 

Net Asset Value Per Share(2)

 

$

10.62

 

Net Assets - Class D Shares

 

$

26,291,629

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

2,479,008

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.61

 

Net Assets - Class I Shares

 

$

3,747,631

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

353,054

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.61

 

Net Assets - Class S Shares

 

$

2,015,217

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

189,959

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.61

 

Net Assets - Class T Shares

 

$

2,646,121

 
 

Shares Outstanding, $0.01 Par Value (unlimited shares authorized)

  

249,434

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

10.61

 

 

(1) Premiums received $700.

(2) Redemption price per share may be reduced for any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(3) Maximum offering price is computed at 100/94.25 of net asset value.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

23


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the period ended December 31, 2015

      

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

Dividends

$

440,440

 
 

Interest

 

323,803

 
 

Dividends from affiliates

 

473

 
 

Other income

 

906

 
 

Foreign tax withheld

 

(3,452)

 

Total Investment Income

 

762,170

 

Expenses:

   
 

Advisory fees

 

150,843

 
 

12b-1Distribution and shareholder servicing fees:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

7,752

 
  

Class C Shares

 

30,596

 
  

Class S Shares

 

2,598

 
 

Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses:

   
  

Class D Shares

 

16,908

 
  

Class S Shares

 

2,598

 
  

Class T Shares

 

3,946

 
 

Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees:

   
  

Class C Shares

 

610

 
  

Class I Shares

 

1,611

 
 

Other transfer agent fees and expenses:

   
  

Class A Shares

 

272

 
  

Class C Shares

 

369

 
  

Class D Shares

 

3,806

 
  

Class I Shares

 

92

 
  

Class S Shares

 

19

 
  

Class T Shares

 

53

 
 

Registration fees

 

25,143

 
 

Professional fees

 

24,771

 
 

Accounting systems fee

 

23,202

 
 

Shareholder reports expense

 

11,835

 
 

Custodian fees

 

4,794

 
 

Fund administration fees

 

2,389

 
 

Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses

 

517

 
 

Other expenses

 

540

 

Total Expenses

 

315,264

 

Less: Excess Expense Reimbursement

 

(84,043)

 

Net Expenses

 

231,221

 

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

530,949

 

Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments:

   
 

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

880,390

 
 

Written options contracts

 

12,272

 

Total Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on Investments

 

892,662

 

Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation:

   
 

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation

 

(2,677,391)

 
 

Written options contracts

 

(989)

 

Total Change in Unrealized Net Appreciation/Depreciation

 

(2,678,380)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

$

(1,254,769)

 

      
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

24

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

         
         

 

 

 

Period ended
December 31, 2015

 

Year ended
June 30, 2015

 

Operations:

      
 

Net investment income/(loss)

$

530,949

 

$

993,947

 
 

Net realized gain/(loss) on investments

 

892,662

  

2,901,808

 
 

Change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation

 

(2,678,380)

  

(2,955,583)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

(1,254,769)

 

 

940,172

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(64,886)

  

(161,953)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(48,135)

  

(118,210)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(307,897)

  

(760,888)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(44,004)

  

(126,968)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(25,823)

  

(52,103)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(36,650)

  

(108,167)

 

 

Total Dividends from Net Investment Income

 

(527,395)

 

 

(1,328,289)

 
 

Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

      
  

Class A Shares

 

(140,455)

  

(531,013)

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(147,738)

  

(551,851)

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(624,548)

  

(2,296,570)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

(87,785)

  

(312,655)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

(47,215)

  

(163,955)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(62,493)

  

(344,279)

 

 

Total Distributions from Net Realized Gain from Investment Transactions

(1,110,234)

 

 

(4,200,323)

 

Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

 

(1,637,629)

 

 

(5,528,612)

 

Capital Share Transactions:

      
  

Class A Shares

 

99,517

  

150,005

 
  

Class C Shares

 

(210,780)

  

1,084,128

 
  

Class D Shares

 

(1,245,750)

  

(1,448,525)

 
  

Class I Shares

 

7,951

  

(6,438,862)

 
  

Class S Shares

 

73,101

  

(2,782,668)

 
  

Class T Shares

 

(848,194)

  

(4,951,294)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions

 

(2,124,155)

 

 

(14,387,216)

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

 

(5,016,553)

 

 

(18,975,656)

 

Net Assets:

      
 

Beginning of period

 

52,102,393

  

71,078,049

 

 

End of period

$

47,085,840

 

$

52,102,393

 
         

Undistributed Net Investment Income/(Loss)

$

(698)

 

$

(4,252)

 
 
 
  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Janus Investment Fund

25


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class A Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.26

 

 

$12.26

 

 

$11.68

 

 

$10.86

 

 

$11.15

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(2)

  

0.22(2)

  

0.23(2)

  

0.30

  

0.31

  

0.29

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.40)

  

0.05

  

1.29

  

1.07

  

0.10

  

1.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.28)

 

 

0.27

 

 

1.52

 

 

1.37

 

 

0.41

 

 

1.43

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.24)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.98)

  

(0.64)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.04)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.38)

 

 

(1.27)

 

 

(0.94)

 

 

(0.55)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.60

  

$11.26

  

$12.26

  

$11.68

  

$10.86

  

$11.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.54)%

 

 

2.25%

 

 

13.61%

 

 

12.82%

 

 

3.97%

 

 

14.49%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$5,954

  

$6,213

  

$6,603

  

$6,200

  

$5,057

  

$4,861

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,079

  

$6,599

  

$6,341

  

$5,545

  

$4,848

  

$3,951

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.22%

  

1.43%

  

1.35%

  

1.36%

  

1.50%

  

1.86%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.95%

  

0.97%

  

1.01%

  

1.01%

  

1.02%

  

0.94%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.13%

  

1.84%

  

1.94%

  

2.39%

  

2.83%

  

3.05%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

89%

  

95%

  

97%

  

100%

  

85%

 
             

1

        
                      

Class C Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.28

 

 

$12.29

 

 

$11.71

 

 

$10.89

 

 

$11.15

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.08(2)

  

0.13(2)

  

0.15(2)

  

0.21

  

0.27

  

0.22

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.40)

  

0.04

  

1.28

  

1.08

  

0.09

  

1.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.32)

 

 

0.17

 

 

1.43

 

 

1.29

 

 

0.36

 

 

1.36

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.08)

  

(0.20)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.21)

  

(0.25)

  

(0.17)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.98)

  

(0.64)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.04)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.34)

 

 

(1.18)

 

 

(0.85)

 

 

(0.47)

 

 

(0.62)

 

 

(0.21)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.62

  

$11.28

  

$12.29

  

$11.71

  

$10.89

  

$11.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.86)%

 

 

1.41%

 

 

12.78%

 

 

12.03%

 

 

3.55%

 

 

13.74%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$6,431

  

$7,029

  

$6,519

  

$5,485

  

$4,815

  

$4,128

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$6,603

  

$6,880

  

$6,035

  

$5,223

  

$4,453

  

$3,701

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.91%

  

2.18%

  

2.04%

  

2.13%

  

1.87%

  

2.62%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

1.64%

  

1.72%

  

1.72%

  

1.76%

  

1.38%

  

1.69%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

1.43%

  

1.09%

  

1.23%

  

1.64%

  

2.48%

  

2.27%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

89%

  

95%

  

97%

  

100%

  

85%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from July 30, 2010 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

26

DECEMBER 31, 2015


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund (unaudited)

Financial Highlights

                      

Class D Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.26

 

 

$12.26

 

 

$11.69

 

 

$10.86

 

 

$11.15

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.12(2)

  

0.23(2)

  

0.25(2)

  

0.31

  

0.32

  

0.29

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.39)

  

0.06

  

1.28

  

1.08

  

0.10

  

1.16

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.27)

 

 

0.29

 

 

1.53

 

 

1.39

 

 

0.42

 

 

1.45

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.12)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.34)

  

(0.26)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.98)

  

(0.64)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.04)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.38)

 

 

(1.29)

 

 

(0.96)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.71)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.61

  

$11.26

  

$12.26

  

$11.69

  

$10.86

  

$11.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.39)%

 

 

2.39%

 

 

13.68%

 

 

13.02%

 

 

4.08%

 

 

14.62%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$26,292

  

$29,170

  

$33,071

  

$24,811

  

$19,581

  

$12,627

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$27,596

  

$29,440

  

$27,575

  

$22,457

  

$16,050

  

$7,656

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.15%

  

1.33%

  

1.15%

  

1.24%

  

1.41%

  

1.73%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.84%

  

0.83%

  

0.85%

  

0.91%

  

0.91%

  

0.79%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.24%

  

1.97%

  

2.10%

  

2.50%

  

2.97%

  

3.33%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

89%

  

95%

  

97%

  

100%

  

85%

 
                      
                      

Class I Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.27

 

 

$12.28

 

 

$11.70

 

 

$10.87

 

 

$11.15

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.13(2)

  

0.24(2)

  

0.27(2)

  

0.33

  

0.33

  

0.30

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.40)

  

0.05

  

1.28

  

1.07

  

0.11

  

1.15

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.27)

 

 

0.29

 

 

1.55

 

 

1.40

 

 

0.44

 

 

1.45

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.32)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.35)

  

(0.26)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.98)

  

(0.64)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.04)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.30)

 

 

(0.97)

 

 

(0.57)

 

 

(0.72)

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.61

  

$11.27

  

$12.28

  

$11.70

  

$10.87

  

$11.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.45)%

 

 

2.39%

 

 

13.92%

 

 

13.16%

 

 

4.25%

 

 

14.66%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$3,748

  

$3,965

  

$10,794

  

$9,903

  

$9,227

  

$7,860

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,828

  

$4,859

  

$9,694

  

$9,764

  

$8,365

  

$6,004

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.05%

  

1.22%

  

1.02%

  

1.10%

  

1.25%

  

1.61%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.78%

  

0.74%

  

0.71%

  

0.76%

  

0.77%

  

0.77%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.30%

  

2.00%

  

2.23%

  

2.63%

  

3.09%

  

3.27%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

89%

  

95%

  

97%

  

100%

  

85%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from July 30, 2010 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

                      

Class S Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.26

 

 

$12.26

 

 

$11.69

 

 

$10.86

 

 

$11.15

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(2)

  

0.19(2)

  

0.22(2)

  

0.28

  

0.29

  

0.27

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.39)

  

0.05

  

1.28

  

1.08

  

0.09

  

1.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.25)

 

 

0.24

 

 

1.50

 

 

1.36

 

 

0.38

 

 

1.41

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.14)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.27)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.22)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.98)

  

(0.64)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.04)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.40)

 

 

(1.24)

 

 

(0.93)

 

 

(0.53)

 

 

(0.67)

 

 

(0.26)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.61

  

$11.26

  

$12.26

  

$11.69

  

$10.86

  

$11.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.25)%

 

 

2.00%

 

 

13.42%

 

 

12.79%

 

 

3.74%

 

 

14.24%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,015

  

$2,063

  

$5,054

  

$4,453

  

$3,950

  

$3,808

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$2,034

  

$2,428

  

$4,725

  

$4,258

  

$3,784

  

$3,596

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.47%

  

1.64%

  

1.50%

  

1.59%

  

1.73%

  

2.12%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.57%

  

1.18%

  

1.09%

  

1.15%

  

1.21%

  

1.20%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.52%

  

1.57%

  

1.87%

  

2.25%

  

2.64%

  

2.75%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

89%

  

95%

  

97%

  

100%

  

85%

 
                      
                      

Class T Shares

                  

For a share outstanding during the period ended December 31, 2015 (unaudited) and each year or period ended June 30

2015

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

 

 

2011(1)

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$11.26

 

 

$12.27

 

 

$11.69

 

 

$10.86

 

 

$11.15

 

 

$10.00

 

 

Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations:

                  
  

Net investment income/(loss)

 

0.14(2)

  

0.22(2)

  

0.25(2)

  

0.31

  

0.32

  

0.29

 
  

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

 

(0.40)

  

0.04

  

1.28

  

1.08

  

0.09

  

1.14

 
 

Total from Investment Operations

 

(0.26)

 

 

0.26

 

 

1.53

 

 

1.39

 

 

0.41

 

 

1.43

 

 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                  
  

Dividends (from net investment income)

 

(0.13)

  

(0.29)

  

(0.31)

  

(0.30)

  

(0.33)

  

(0.24)

 
  

Distributions (from capital gains)

 

(0.26)

  

(0.98)

  

(0.64)

  

(0.26)

  

(0.37)

  

(0.04)

 
 

Total Dividends and Distributions

 

(0.39)

 

 

(1.27)

 

 

(0.95)

 

 

(0.56)

 

 

(0.70)

 

 

(0.28)

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$10.61

  

$11.26

  

$12.27

  

$11.69

  

$10.86

  

$11.15

 
 

Total Return*

 

(2.31)%

 

 

2.18%

 

 

13.75%

 

 

13.01%

 

 

3.97%

 

 

14.49%

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)

 

$2,646

  

$3,662

  

$9,037

  

$5,810

  

$4,919

  

$5,030

 
 

Average Net Assets for the Period (in thousands)

 

$3,096

  

$4,490

  

$6,739

  

$5,470

  

$4,702

  

$4,002

 
 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Ratio of Gross Expenses

 

1.22%

  

1.39%

  

1.25%

  

1.33%

  

1.48%

  

1.86%

 
  

Ratio of Net Expenses (After Waivers and Expense Offsets)

 

0.66%

  

0.93%

  

0.87%

  

0.92%

  

0.97%

  

0.94%

 
  

Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss)

 

2.44%

  

1.82%

  

2.08%

  

2.48%

  

2.87%

  

3.08%

 
 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

33%

  

89%

  

95%

  

97%

  

100%

  

85%

 
                      
 

* Total return not annualized for periods of less than one full year.

** Annualized for periods of less than one full year.

(1) Period from July 30, 2010 (inception date) through June 30, 2011.

(2) Per share amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the year or period.

  

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Perkins Value Plus Income Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Perkins Value Plus Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a series fund. The Fund is part of Janus Investment Fund (the “Trust”), which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company, and therefore has applied the specialized accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946. The Trust offers forty-five Funds which include multiple series of shares, with differing investment objectives and policies. The Fund invests in a combination of equity securities selected for growth potential and fixed-income securities selected for income potential. The Fund is classified as diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares in order to meet the needs of various types of investors. Each class represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Certain financial intermediaries may not offer all classes of shares.

Class A Shares and Class C Shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms, mutual fund wrap fee programs, bank trust platforms, and retirement platforms.

Class D Shares are generally no longer being made available to new investors who do not already have a direct account with the Janus funds. Class D Shares are available only to investors who hold accounts directly with the Janus funds, to immediate family members or members of the same household of an eligible individual investor, and to existing beneficial owners of sole proprietorships or partnerships that hold accounts directly with the Janus funds.

Class I Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. Class I Shares are also available to certain direct institutional investors including, but not limited to, corporations, certain retirement plans, public plans, and foundations/endowments.

Class S Shares are offered through financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, retirement platforms and asset allocation, mutual fund wrap, or other discretionary or nondiscretionary fee-based investment advisory programs. In addition, Class S Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC (“Janus Capital”) or its affiliates to offer Class S Shares on their supermarket platforms.

Class T Shares are available through certain financial intermediary platforms including, but not limited to, mutual fund wrap fee programs, managed account programs, asset allocation programs, bank trust platforms, as well as certain retirement platforms. In addition, Class T Shares may be available through certain financial intermediaries who have an agreement with Janus Capital or its affiliates to offer Class T Shares on their supermarket platforms.

The following accounting policies have been followed by the Fund and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Investment Valuation

Securities held by the Fund are valued in accordance with policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Trustees (the “Valuation Procedures”). Equity securities traded on a domestic securities exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. If such price is lacking for the trading period immediately preceding the time of determination, such securities are valued at their current bid price. Equity securities that are traded on a foreign exchange are generally valued at the closing prices on such markets. In the event that there is no current trading volume on a particular security in such foreign exchange, the bid price from the primary exchange is generally used to value the security. Securities that are traded on the over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets are generally valued at their closing or latest bid prices as available. Foreign securities and currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate in effect at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). The Fund will determine the market value of individual securities held by it by using prices provided by one or more approved professional pricing services or, as needed, by obtaining market quotations from independent broker-dealers. Most debt securities are valued in accordance with the evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service that is intended to reflect market value. The evaluated bid price supplied by the pricing service is an evaluation that may consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings. Certain short-term securities maturing within 60

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

days or less may be evaluated and valued on an amortized cost basis provided that the amortized cost determined approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations or evaluated prices are not readily available or deemed unreliable are valued at fair value determined in good faith under the Valuation Procedures. Circumstances in which fair value pricing may be utilized include, but are not limited to: (i) a significant event that may affect the securities of a single issuer, such as a merger, bankruptcy, or significant issuer-specific development; (ii) an event that may affect an entire market, such as a natural disaster or significant governmental action; (iii) a nonsignificant event such as a market closing early or not opening, or a security trading halt; and (iv) pricing of a nonvalued security and a restricted or nonpublic security. Special valuation considerations may apply with respect to “odd-lot” fixed-income transactions which, due to their small size, may receive evaluated prices by pricing services which reflect a large block trade and not what actually could be obtained for the odd-lot position. The Fund uses systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties to value international equity securities in order to adjust for stale pricing, which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE.

Valuation Inputs Summary

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. This standard emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability and establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are summarized into three broad levels:

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than unadjusted quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

Assets or liabilities categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy generally include: debt securities fair valued in accordance with the evaluated bid or ask prices supplied by a pricing service; securities traded on OTC markets and listed securities for which no sales are reported that are fair valued at the latest bid price (or yield equivalent thereof) obtained from one or more dealers transacting in a market for such securities or by a pricing service approved by the Fund’s Trustees; certain short-term debt securities with maturities of 60 days or less that are fair valued at amortized cost; and equity securities of foreign issuers whose fair value is determined by using systematic fair valuation models provided by independent third parties in order to adjust for stale pricing which may occur between the close of certain foreign exchanges and the close of the NYSE. Other securities that may be categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy include, but are not limited to, preferred stocks, bank loans, swaps, investments in unregistered investment companies, options, and forward contracts.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available.

There have been no significant changes in valuation techniques used in valuing any such positions held by the Fund since the beginning of the fiscal year.

The inputs or methodology used for fair valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The summary of inputs used as of December 31, 2015 to fair value the Fund’s investments in securities and other financial instruments is included in the “Valuation Inputs Summary” in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the period. The Fund recognizes transfers between the levels as of the beginning of the fiscal year.

Investment Transactions and Investment Income

Investment transactions are accounted for as of the date purchased or sold (trade date). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend, if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities may be subject to withholding taxes in foreign jurisdictions. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Income, as well as gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets.

Expenses

The Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf, as well as a portion of general expenses, which may be allocated pro rata to the Fund. Each class of shares bears a portion of general expenses, which are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of net assets represented by each class as a percentage of total net assets. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged against the operations of such class.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that contain provisions for indemnification of other parties against certain potential liabilities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, and would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. Currently, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.

Foreign Currency Translations

The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held at the date of the financial statements. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency translations arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, including investments in securities held at the date of the financial statements, resulting from changes in the exchange rates and changes in market prices of securities held.

Currency gains and losses are also calculated on payables and receivables that are denominated in foreign currencies. The payables and receivables are generally related to foreign security transactions and income translations.

Foreign currency-denominated assets and forward currency contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency risk, counterparty risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk and equity risk. Risks may arise from unanticipated movements in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Dividends and Distributions

Dividends of net investment income are generally declared and distributed monthly, and realized capital gains (if any) are distributed annually. The Fund may treat a portion of the amount paid to redeem shares as a distribution of investment company taxable income and realized capital gains that are reflected in the net asset value. This practice, commonly referred to as “equalization,” has no effect on the redeeming shareholder or a Fund’s total return, but may reduce the amounts that would otherwise be required to be paid as taxable dividends to the remaining shareholders. It is possible that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could challenge the Funds’ equalization methodology or calculations, and any such challenge could result in additional tax, interest, or penalties to be paid by the Fund.

The Fund may make certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon funds available from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits, resulting in the excess portion of such dividends being designated as a return of capital. If the Fund distributes such amounts, such distributions could constitute a return of capital to shareholders for federal income tax purposes.

Federal Income Taxes

The Fund intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income in accordance with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken for all open federal income tax years, generally a three-year period, and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund is not aware of any tax

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

2. Derivative Instruments

The Fund may invest in various types of derivatives, which may at times result in significant derivative exposure. A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The Fund may invest in derivative instruments including, but not limited to: futures contracts, put options, call options, options on future contracts, options on foreign currencies, options on recovery locks, options on security and commodity indices, swaps, forward contracts, structured investments, and other equity-linked derivatives. Each derivative instrument that was held by the Fund during the period ended December 31, 2015 is discussed in further detail below. A summary of derivative activity by the Fund is reflected in the tables at the end of this section.

The Fund may use derivative instruments for hedging purposes (to offset risks associated with an investment, currency exposure, or market conditions), to adjust currency exposure relative to a benchmark index, or for speculative purposes (to earn income and seek to enhance returns). When the Fund invests in a derivative for speculative purposes, the Fund will be fully exposed to the risks of loss of that derivative, which may sometimes be greater than the derivative’s cost. The Fund may not use any derivative to gain exposure to an asset or class of assets that it would be prohibited by its investment restrictions from purchasing directly. The Fund’s ability to use derivative instruments may also be limited by tax considerations.

Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Investments in derivatives may not directly correlate with the price movements of the underlying instrument. As a result, the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case. Derivatives can be volatile and may involve significant risks.

In pursuit of its investment objective, the Fund may seek to use derivatives to increase or decrease exposure to the following market risk factors:

· Commodity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of commodities or commodity-linked investments due to changes in the overall market movements, volatility of the underlying benchmark, changes in interest rates, or other factors affecting a particular industry of commodity such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments.

· Counterparty Risk – the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable to honor its financial obligation to the Fund.

· Credit Risk – the risk an issuer will be unable to make principal and interest payments when due, or will default on its obligations.

· Currency Risk – the risk that changes in the exchange rate between currencies will adversely affect the value (in U.S. dollar terms) of an investment.

· Equity Risk – the risk related to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

· Index Risk – if the derivative is linked to the performance of an index, it will be subject to the risks associated with changes in that index. If the index changes, the Fund could receive lower interest payments or experience a reduction in the value of the derivative to below what the Fund paid. Certain indexed securities, including inverse securities (which move in an opposite direction to the index), may create leverage, to the extent that they increase or decrease in value at a rate that is a multiple of the changes in the applicable index.

· Interest Rate Risk – the risk that the value of fixed-income securities will generally decline as prevailing interest rates rise, which may cause the Fund’s NAV to likewise decrease.

· Leverage Risk – the risk associated with certain types of leveraged investments or trading strategies pursuant to which relatively small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment. The Fund creates leverage by investing in instruments, including derivatives, where the investment loss can exceed the original amount invested. Certain investments or trading strategies, such as short sales, that involve leverage can result in losses that greatly exceed the amount originally invested.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

· Liquidity Risk – the risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time that the seller would like or at the price that the seller believes the security is currently worth.

Derivatives may generally be traded OTC or on an exchange. Derivatives traded OTC are agreements that are individually negotiated between parties and can be tailored to meet a purchaser’s needs. OTC derivatives are not guaranteed by a clearing agency and may be subject to increased credit risk.

In an effort to mitigate credit risk associated with derivatives traded OTC, the Fund may enter into collateral agreements with certain counterparties whereby, subject to certain minimum exposure requirements, the Fund may require the counterparty to post collateral if the Fund has a net aggregate unrealized gain on all OTC derivative contracts with a particular counterparty. There is no guarantee that counterparty exposure is reduced and these arrangements are dependent on Janus Capital’s ability to establish and maintain appropriate systems and trading.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

A forward foreign currency exchange contract (“forward currency contract”) is an obligation to buy or sell a specified currency at a future date at a negotiated rate (which may be U.S. dollars or a foreign currency). The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, including, but not limited to, reducing exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings and locking in the U.S. dollar cost of firm purchase and sale commitments for securities denominated in or exposed to foreign currencies. The Fund may also invest in forward currency contracts for nonhedging purposes such as seeking to enhance returns. The Fund is subject to currency risk and counterparty risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in forward currency contracts.

Forward currency contracts are valued by converting the foreign value to U.S. dollars by using the current spot U.S. dollar exchange rate and/or forward rate for that currency. Exchange and forward rates as of the close of the NYSE shall be used to value the forward currency contracts. The unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for forward currency contracts is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a receivable or payable and in the Statement of Operations for the change in unrealized net appreciation/depreciation (if applicable). The gain or loss arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing a forward currency contract is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable).

During the period, the Fund entered into forward currency contracts with the obligation to sell foreign currencies in the future at an agreed upon rate in order to decrease exposure to currency risk associated with foreign currency denominated securities held by the Fund.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly currency value amounts on sold forward currency contracts is $2,729,838.

Options Contracts

An options contract provides the purchaser with the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a financial instrument at an agreed upon price on or before a specified date. The purchaser pays a premium to the seller for this right. The seller has the corresponding obligation to sell or buy a financial instrument if the purchaser (owner) "exercises" the option. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option, the purchase cost for a written put option, or the cost of the security for a purchased put or call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. Upon expiration, or closing of the option transaction, a realized gain or loss is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). The difference between the premium paid/received and the market value of the option is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation is reported on the Statement of Operations (if applicable). Option contracts are typically valued using an approved vendor’s option valuation model. To the extent reliable market quotations are available, option contracts are valued using market quotations. In cases when an approved vendor cannot provide coverage for an option and there is no reliable market quotation, a broker quotation or an internal valuation using the Black-Scholes model, the Cox-Rubenstein Binomial Option Pricing Model, or other appropriate option pricing model is used. Certain options contracts are marked-to-market daily, and the daily variation margin is recorded as a receivable or payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Variation margin receivable” or “Variation margin payable” (if applicable).

The Fund may use options contracts to hedge against changes in interest rates, the values of equities, or foreign currencies. The Fund generally invests in options to hedge against adverse movements in the value of portfolio holdings. The use of such instruments may involve certain additional risks as a result of unanticipated movements in the market.

  

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A lack of correlation between the value of an instrument underlying an option and the asset being hedged, or unexpected adverse price movements, could render the Fund’s hedging strategy unsuccessful. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold. The Fund may be subject to counterparty risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, equity risk, commodity risk, and currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective through its investments in options contracts.

Options traded on an exchange are regulated and the terms of the options are standardized. Options traded OTC expose the Fund to counterparty risk in the event that the counterparty does not perform. This risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by having the counterparty post collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.

In writing an option, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. When an option is written, the Fund receives a premium and becomes obligated to sell or purchase the underlying security at a fixed price, upon exercise of the option. Options written are reported as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Options written, at value” (if applicable). The risk in writing call options is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the options are exercised. The risk in writing put options is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the options are exercised. The risk in buying options is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the options are exercised. Exercise of an option written by the Fund could result in the Fund buying or selling a security at a price different from the current market value.

During the period, the Fund wrote call options on various equity securities for the purpose of decreasing exposure to individual equity risk and/or generating income.

During the period ended December 31, 2015, the average ending monthly market value amounts on written call options is $1,827.

Written option activity for the period ended December 31, 2015 is indicated in the table below:

    

 

Number of

Contracts

 

Premiums

Received

Options outstanding at June 30, 2015

75

$

2,437

Options written

612

 

14,877

Options closed

(81)

 

(2,739)

Options expired

(549)

 

(13,342)

Options exercised

(21)

 

(533)

Options outstanding at December 31, 2015

36

$

700

The following table, grouped by derivative type, provides information about the fair value and location of derivatives within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015.

         

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) as of December 31, 2015

         

 

 

 

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Total

Asset Derivatives:

       

Forward currency contracts

 

$

29,897

$

-

$

29,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives:

       

Forward currency contracts

 

$

1,273

$

-

$

1,273

Options written, at value

  

-

 

146

 

146

Total Liability Derivatives

 

$

1,273

$

146

$

1,419

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

The following tables provide information about the effect of derivatives and hedging activities on the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015.

            

The effect of Derivative Instruments (not accounted for as hedging instruments) on the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2015

         

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Total

Investments and foreign currency transactions

 

$

149,766

$

-

$

149,766

Written options contracts

  

-

 

12,272

 

12,272

Total

 

$

149,766

$

12,272

$

162,038

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

Amount of Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation Recognized on Derivatives

Derivative

 

 

Currency
Contracts

 

Equity
Contracts

 

Total

Investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees' deferred compensation

 

$

24,018

$

-

$

24,018

Written options contracts

  

-

 

(989)

 

(989)

Total

 

$

24,018

$

(989)

$

23,029

Please see the Fund’s Statement of Operations for the Fund’s “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments.”

3. Other Investments and Strategies

Additional Investment Risk

The Fund may be invested in lower-rated debt securities that have a higher risk of default or loss of value since these securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political changes or adverse developments specific to the issuer.

The financial crisis in both the U.S. and global economies over the past several years has resulted, and may continue to result, in a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities of issuers worldwide in the equity and fixed-income/credit markets. In response to the crisis, the United States and certain foreign governments, along with the U.S. Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks, took steps to support the financial markets. The withdrawal of this support, a failure of measures put in place to respond to the crisis, or investor perception that such efforts were not sufficient could each negatively affect financial markets generally, and the value and liquidity of specific securities. In addition, policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries continue to impact many aspects of financial regulation. The effect of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, including the Fund, may not be fully known for some time. As a result, it may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, which could limit or preclude the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply, and you could lose money.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provided for widespread regulation of financial institutions, consumer financial products and services, broker-dealers, OTC derivatives, investment advisers, credit rating agencies, and mortgage lending, which expanded federal oversight in the financial sector, including the investment management industry. Many provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act remain pending and will be implemented through future rulemaking. Therefore, the ultimate impact of the Dodd-Frank Act and the regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act on the Fund and the investment management industry as a whole, is not yet certain.

A number of countries in the European Union (“EU”) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. In particular, many EU nations are susceptible to economic risks associated with high

  

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levels of debt, notably due to investments in sovereign debt of countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland. Many non-governmental issuers, and even certain governments, have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. Many other issuers have faced difficulties obtaining credit or refinancing existing obligations. Financial institutions have in many cases required government or central bank support, have needed to raise capital, and/or have been impaired in their ability to extend credit. As a result, financial markets in the EU experienced extreme volatility and declines in asset values and liquidity. Responses to these financial problems by European governments, central banks, and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not work, may result in social unrest, and may limit future growth and economic recovery or have other unintended consequences. Further defaults or restructurings by governments and others of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets, and asset valuations around the world. Greece, Ireland, and Portugal have already received one or more "bailouts" from other Eurozone member states, and it is unclear how much additional funding they will require or if additional Eurozone member states will require bailouts in the future. One or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy.

Certain areas of the world have historically been prone to and economically sensitive to environmental events such as, but not limited to, hurricanes, earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tidal waves, tsunamis, erupting volcanoes, wildfires or droughts, tornadoes, mudslides, or other weather-related phenomena. Such disasters, and the resulting physical or economic damage, could have a severe and negative impact on the Fund’s investment portfolio and, in the longer term, could impair the ability of issuers in which the Fund invests to conduct their businesses as they would under normal conditions. Adverse weather conditions may also have a particularly significant negative effect on issuers in the agricultural sector and on insurance companies that insure against the impact of natural disasters.

Counterparties

Fund transactions involving a counterparty are subject to the risk that the counterparty or a third party will not fulfill its obligation to the Fund (“counterparty risk”). Counterparty risk may arise because of the counterparty’s financial condition (i.e., financial difficulties, bankruptcy, or insolvency), market activities and developments, or other reasons, whether foreseen or not. A counterparty’s inability to fulfill its obligation may result in significant financial loss to the Fund. The Fund may be unable to recover its investment from the counterparty or may obtain a limited recovery, and/or recovery may be delayed. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk with respect to financial assets and liabilities approximates its carrying value. See the "Offsetting Assets and Liabilities" section of this Note for further details.

The Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk through participation in various programs, including, but not limited to, lending its securities to third parties, cash sweep arrangements whereby the Fund’s cash balance is invested in one or more types of cash management vehicles, as well as investments in, but not limited to, repurchase agreements, debt securities, and derivatives, including various types of swaps, futures and options. The Fund intends to enter into financial transactions with counterparties that Janus Capital believes to be creditworthy at the time of the transaction. There is always the risk that Janus Capital’s analysis of a counterparty’s creditworthiness is incorrect or may change due to market conditions. To the extent that the Fund focuses its transactions with a limited number of counterparties, it will have greater exposure to the risks associated with one or more counterparties.

Loans

The Fund may invest in various commercial loans, including bank loans, bridge loans, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) loans, mezzanine loans, and other fixed and floating rate loans. These loans may be acquired through loan participations and assignments or on a when-issued basis. Commercial loans will comprise no more than 20% of the Fund’s total assets. Below are descriptions of the types of loans held by the Fund as of December 31, 2015.

· Bank Loans - Bank loans are obligations of companies or other entities entered into in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. The Fund’s investments in bank loans are generally acquired as a participation interest in, or assignment of, loans originated by a lender or other financial institution. These investments may include institutionally-traded floating and fixed-rate debt securities.

· Floating Rate Loans – Floating rate loans are debt securities that have floating interest rates, that adjust periodically, and are tied to a benchmark lending rate, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In other cases, the lending rate could be tied to the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks or the rate paid on large certificates of deposit traded in the secondary markets. If the benchmark lending rate changes, the rate payable to lenders under the loan will change at the next scheduled adjustment date specified in the loan agreement. Floating rate loans are typically issued to companies (‘‘borrowers’’) in

  

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connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, and refinancings. Floating rate loan investments are generally below investment grade. Senior floating rate loans are secured by specific collateral of a borrower and are senior in the borrower’s capital structure. The senior position in the borrower’s capital structure generally gives holders of senior loans a claim on certain of the borrower’s assets that is senior to subordinated debt and preferred and common stock in the case of a borrower’s default. Floating rate loan investments may involve foreign borrowers, and investments may be denominated in foreign currencies. Floating rate loans often involve borrowers whose financial condition is troubled or uncertain and companies that are highly leveraged. The Fund may invest in obligations of borrowers who are in bankruptcy proceedings. While the Fund generally expects to invest in fully funded term loans, certain of the loans in which the Fund may invest include revolving loans, bridge loans, and delayed draw term loans.

Purchasers of floating rate loans may pay and/or receive certain fees. The Fund may receive fees such as covenant waiver fees or prepayment penalty fees. The Fund may pay fees such as facility fees. Such fees may affect the Fund’s return.

· Mezzanine Loans - Mezzanine loans are secured by the stock of the company that owns the assets. Mezzanine loans are a hybrid of debt and equity financing that is typically used to fund the expansion of existing companies. A mezzanine loan is composed of debt capital that gives the lender the right to convert to an ownership or equity interest in the company if the loan is not paid back in time and in full. Mezzanine loans typically are the most subordinated debt obligation in an issuer’s capital structure.

Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of commercial or residential mortgages or other assets, including consumer loans or receivables. The Fund may purchase fixed or variable rate commercial or residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), or other governmental or government-related entities. Ginnie Mae’s guarantees are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S. Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. In September 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), an agency of the U.S. Government, placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. Since that time, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have received capital support through U.S. Treasury preferred stock purchases, and Treasury and Federal Reserve purchases of their mortgage-backed securities. The FHFA and the U.S. Treasury have imposed strict limits on the size of these entities’ mortgage portfolios. The FHFA has the power to cancel any contract entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to FHFA’s appointment as conservator or receiver, including the guarantee obligations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Fund may also purchase other mortgage- and asset-backed securities through single- and multi-seller conduits, collateralized debt obligations, structured investment vehicles, and other similar securities. Asset-backed securities may be backed by various consumer obligations, including automobile loans, equipment leases, credit card receivables, or other collateral. In the event the underlying loans are not paid, the securities’ issuer could be forced to sell the assets and recognize losses on such assets, which could impact the Fund’s yield and your return. Unlike traditional debt instruments, payments on these securities include both interest and a partial payment of principal. Mortgage and asset-backed securities are subject to both extension risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations more slowly in times of rising interest rates, and prepayment risk, where borrowers pay off their debt obligations sooner than expected in times of declining interest rates. These risks may reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, investments in mortgage- and asset backed securities, including those comprised of subprime mortgages, may be subject to a higher degree of credit risk, valuation risk, and liquidity risk than various other types of fixed-income securities. Additionally, although mortgage-backed securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Fund presents gross and net information about transactions that are either offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement with a designated counterparty, regardless of whether the transactions are actually offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master

  

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Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, in the event of a default and/or termination event, the Fund may offset with each counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables and related collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables present gross amounts of recognized assets and/or liabilities and the net amounts after deducting collateral that has been pledged by counterparties or has been pledged to counterparties (if applicable). For corresponding information grouped by type of instrument, see either the “Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2015” table located in Note 2 of these Notes to Financial Statements and/or the Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

      

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Assets

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Credit Suisse International

$ 8,572

$ (1,273)

$ -

$ 7,299

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

21,325

-

-

21,325

Total

$ 29,897

$ (1,273)

$ -

$ 28,624

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

Counterparty

Gross Amounts
of Recognized Liabilities

Offsetting Asset or Liability(a)

Collateral Pledged(b)

Net Amount

Credit Suisse International

$ 1,273

$ (1,273)

$ -

$ -

(a) Represents the amount of assets or liabilities that could be offset with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Collateral pledged is limited to the net outstanding amount due to/from an individual counterparty. The actual collateral amounts pledged may exceed these amounts and may fluctuate in value.

The Fund does not exchange collateral on its forward currency contracts with its counterparties; however, the Fund may segregate cash or high-grade securities in an amount at all times equal to or greater than the Fund’s commitment with respect to these contracts. Such segregated assets, if with the Fund’s custodian, are denoted on the accompanying Schedule of Investments and are evaluated daily to ensure their market value equals or exceeds the current market value of the Fund’s corresponding forward currency contracts.

Real Estate Investing

The Fund may invest in equity and debt securities of real estate-related companies. Such companies may include those in the real estate industry or real estate-related industries. These securities may include common stocks, corporate bonds, preferred stocks, and other equity securities, including, but not limited to, mortgage-backed securities, real estate-backed securities, securities of REITs and similar REIT-like entities. A REIT is a trust that invests in real estate-related projects, such as properties, mortgage loans, and construction loans. REITs are generally categorized as equity, mortgage, or hybrid REITs. A REIT may be listed on an exchange or traded OTC.

Restricted Security Transactions

Restricted securities held by the Fund may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The risk of investing in such securities is generally greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. Lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of the Fund to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, these securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist.

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Sovereign Debt

The Fund may invest in U.S. and foreign government debt securities (“sovereign debt”). Investments in U.S. sovereign debt are considered low risk. However, investments in non-U.S. sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk, including the risk that the governmental entity that controls the repayment of sovereign debt may not be willing or able to repay the principal and/or to pay the interest on its sovereign debt in a timely manner. A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to satisfy its debt obligation may be affected by various factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of foreign exchange when a payment is due, the relative size of its debt position in relation to its economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and local political constraints to which the governmental entity may be subject. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and other entities. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to timely service its debts. The Fund may be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such sovereign debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities, which may adversely affect the Fund’s holdings. In the event of default, there may be limited or no legal remedies for collecting sovereign debt and there may be no bankruptcy proceedings through which the Fund may collect all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. When-issued and delayed delivery securities in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury Securities, municipal bonds, bank loans, and other similar instruments. The price of the underlying securities and date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the securities or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the contract. In connection with such purchases, the Fund may hold liquid assets as collateral with the Fund’s custodian sufficient to cover the purchase price.

4. Investment Advisory Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund pays Janus Capital an investment advisory fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly. The Fund’s contractual investment advisory fee rate (expressed as an annual rate) is 0.60%.

Perkins Investment Management LLC (“Perkins”) serves as subadviser to the Fund. Perkins (together with its predecessors), has been in the investment management business since 1984 and provides day-to-day management of the equity portion of the Fund’s investment operations subject to the general oversight of Janus Capital. Janus Capital is responsible for the day-to-day management of the fixed income portion of the Fund’s investment portfolio. Janus Capital owns 100% of Perkins.

Janus Capital pays Perkins a subadvisory fee equal to 50% of the advisory fee payable by the equity portion of the Fund to Janus Capital (net of any fee waivers, and expense reimbursements).

Janus Capital has contractually agreed to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund or reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that the Fund’s normal operating expenses in any fiscal year, including the investment advisory fee, but excluding the 12b-1 distribution and shareholder servicing fees (applicable to Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class S Shares), transfer agent fees and expenses payable pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement, brokerage commissions, interest, dividends, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, exceed the annual rate of 0.68%. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waiver until at least November 1, 2016. If applicable, amounts reimbursed to the Fund by Janus Capital are disclosed as “Excess Expense Reimbursement” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services LLC (“Janus Services”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, is the Fund’s transfer agent. In addition, Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of certain other administrative services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, order processing, and other shareholder services for the Fund. Janus Services is not compensated for its services related to the shares, except for out-of-pocket costs. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Certain, but not all, intermediaries may charge administrative fees (such as networking and omnibus) to investors in Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares for administrative services provided on behalf of such investors. These administrative fees are paid by the Class A Shares, Class C Shares, and Class I Shares of the Fund to Janus

  

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Services, which uses such fees to reimburse intermediaries. Consistent with the Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Fund, Janus Services may negotiate the level, structure, and/or terms of the administrative fees with intermediaries requiring such fees on behalf of the Fund. Janus Capital and its affiliates benefit from an increase in assets that may result from such relationships. The Funds’ Trustees have set limits on fees that the Funds may incur with respect to administrative fees paid for omnibus or networked accounts. Such limits are subject to change by the Trustees in the future. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent networking and omnibus fees” on the Statement of Operations.

The Fund’s Class D Shares pay an administrative services fee at an annual rate of 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class D Shares for shareholder services provided by Janus Services. Janus Services provides or arranges for the provision of shareholder services including, but not limited to, recordkeeping, accounting, answering inquiries regarding accounts, transaction processing, transaction confirmations, and the mailing of prospectuses and shareholder reports. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Janus Services receives an administrative services fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class S Shares and Class T Shares for providing or procuring administrative services to investors in Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services expects to use all or a significant portion of this fee to compensate retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries for providing these services. Janus Services or its affiliates may also pay fees for services provided by intermediaries to the extent the fees charged by intermediaries exceed the 0.25% of net assets charged to Class S Shares and Class T Shares of the Fund. Janus Services may keep certain amounts retained for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs incurred for servicing clients of Class S Shares and Class T Shares. These amounts are disclosed as “Transfer agent administrative fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Services provided by these financial intermediaries may include, but are not limited to, recordkeeping, subaccounting, order processing, providing order confirmations, periodic statements, forwarding prospectuses, shareholder reports, and other materials to existing customers, answering inquiries regarding accounts, and other administrative services. Order processing includes the submission of transactions through the National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) or similar systems, or those processed on a manual basis with Janus Capital.

Janus Services is compensated for its services related to the Fund’s Class D Shares. In addition to the administrative fees discussed above, Janus Services receives reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs it incurs for serving as transfer agent and providing, or arranging for, servicing to shareholders. These amounts are disclosed as “Other transfer agent fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

Under a distribution and shareholder servicing plan (the “Plan”) adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Fund pays the Trust’s distributor, Janus Distributors LLC (“Janus Distributors”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Janus Capital, a fee for the sale and distribution and/or shareholder servicing of the Shares at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the Class A Shares’ average daily net assets, of up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares’ average daily net assets, and of up to 0.25% of the Class S Shares’ average daily net assets. Under the terms of the Plan, the Trust is authorized to make payments to Janus Distributors for remittance to retirement plan service providers, broker-dealers, bank trust departments, financial advisors, and other financial intermediaries, as compensation for distribution and/or shareholder services performed by such entities for their customers who are investors in the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “12b-1 Distribution and shareholder servicing fees” on the Statement of Operations. Payments under the Plan are not tied exclusively to actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses, and the payments may exceed 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses actually incurred. If any of the Fund’s actual 12b-1 distribution and shareholder service expenses incurred during a calendar year are less than the payments made during a calendar year, the Fund will be refunded the difference. Refunds, if any, are included in “12b-1 Distribution fees and shareholder servicing fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Janus Capital furnishes certain administration, compliance, and accounting services for the Fund and is reimbursed by the Fund for certain of its costs in providing those services (to the extent Janus Capital seeks reimbursement and such costs are not otherwise waived). The Fund also pays for salaries, fees, and expenses of certain Janus Capital employees and Fund officers, with respect to certain specified administration functions they perform on behalf of the Fund. The Fund pays these costs based on out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Capital, and these costs are separate and apart from advisory fees and other expenses paid in connection with the investment advisory services

  

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Notes to Financial Statements

Janus Capital (or the subadviser) provides to the Fund. These amounts are disclosed as “Fund administration fees” on the Statement of Operations. In addition, employees of Janus Capital and/or its affiliates may serve as officers of the Trust. Some expenses related to compensation payable to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer and compliance staff are shared with the Fund. Total compensation of $296,867 was paid to the Chief Compliance Officer and certain compliance staff by the Trust during the period ended December 31, 2015. The Fund's portion is reported as part of “Other expenses” on the Statement of Operations.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Plan”) for independent Trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. All deferred fees are credited to an account established in the name of the Trustees. The amounts credited to the account then increase or decrease, as the case may be, in accordance with the performance of one or more of the Janus funds that are selected by the Trustees. The account balance continues to fluctuate in accordance with the performance of the selected fund or funds until final payment of all amounts are credited to the account. The fluctuation of the account balance is recorded by the Fund as unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and is included as of December 31, 2015 on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities in the asset, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation,” and liability, “Non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation fees.” Additionally, the recorded unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included in “Unrealized net appreciation/(depreciation) of investments, foreign currency translations and non-interested Trustees’ deferred compensation” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferred compensation expenses for the period ended December 31, 2015 are included in “Non-interested Trustees’ fees and expenses” on the Statement of Operations. Trustees are allowed to change their designation of mutual funds from time to time. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the Deferred Plan. Deferred fees of $151,400 were paid by the Trust to a Trustee under the Deferred Plan during the period ended December 31, 2015.

Pursuant to the provisions of the 1940 Act and related rules, the Fund may participate in an affiliated or nonaffiliated cash sweep program. In the cash sweep program, uninvested cash balances of the Fund may be used to purchase shares of affiliated or nonaffiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles. The Fund is eligible to participate in the cash sweep program (the “Investing Funds”). As adviser, Janus Capital has an inherent conflict of interest because of its fiduciary duties to the affiliated money market funds or cash management pooled investment vehicles and the Investing Funds. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC is an affiliated unregistered cash management pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in highly-rated short-term fixed-income securities. Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC currently maintains a NAV of $1.00 per share and distributes income daily in a manner consistent with a registered product compliant with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. There are no restrictions on the Fund's ability to withdraw investments from Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC at will, and there are no unfunded capital commitments due from the Fund to Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC. The units of Janus Cash Liquidity Fund LLC are not charged any management fee, sales charge or service fee.

Any purchases and sales, realized gains/losses and recorded dividends from affiliated investments during the period ended December 31, 2015 can be found in a table located in the Notes to Schedule of Investments and Other Information.

Class A Shares include a 5.75% upfront sales charge of the offering price of the Fund. The sales charge is allocated between Janus Distributors and financial intermediaries. During the period ended December 31, 2015, Janus Distributors retained upfront sales charges of $73.

A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares purchased without a sales load and redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. There were no CDSCs paid by redeeming shareholders of Class A Shares to Janus Distributors during the period ended December 31, 2015.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, redeeming shareholders of Class C Shares paid CDSCs of $24.

  

Janus Investment Fund

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Perkins Value Plus Income Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

As of December 31, 2015, shares of the Fund were owned by Janus Capital and/or other funds advised by Janus Capital, as indicated in the table below:

      

Class

% of Class Owned

 

% of Fund Owned

 

 

Class A Shares

85

%

11

%

 

Class C Shares

76

 

10

  

Class D Shares

-

 

-

  

Class I Shares

-

 

-

  

Class S Shares

100

 

4

  

Class T Shares

-

 

-

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, other shareholders, including other funds, individuals, accounts, as well as the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel, may from time to time own (beneficially or of record) a significant percentage of the Fund’s Shares and can be considered to “control” the Fund when that ownership exceeds 25% of the Fund’s assets (and which may differ from control as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities (“cross-trade”) between itself and other funds or accounts managed by Janus Capital Management LLC in accordance with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Rule 17a-7”), when the transaction is consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and in accordance with the Internal Cross Trade Procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. These procedures have been designed to ensure that any cross-trade of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or account that is or could be considered an affiliate of the Fund under certain limited circumstances by virtue of having a common investment adviser, common Officer, or common Trustee complies with Rule 17a-7. Under these procedures, each cross-trade is effected at the current market price to save costs where allowed. During the period ended December 31, 2015, the Fund engaged in cross trades amounting to $28,614 in sales, resulting in a net realized gain of $607. The net realized gain is included in “Investments and foreign currency transactions” within the “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” section of the Fund’s Statement of Operations.

5. Federal Income Tax

Income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as net short-term gains, deferral of wash sale losses, foreign currency transactions, net investment losses, and capital loss carryovers.

The Fund has elected to treat gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts as capital gains and losses, if applicable. Other foreign currency gains and losses on debt instruments are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code.

The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investment securities for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2015 are noted below.

Unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation in the table below exclude appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations. The primary differences between book and tax appreciation or depreciation of investments are wash sale loss deferrals and investments in partnerships.

    

Federal Tax Cost

Unrealized
Appreciation

Unrealized
(Depreciation)

Net Tax Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

$ 46,169,084

$ 3,356,454

$ (2,480,578)

$ 875,876

    
  

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Perkins Value Plus Income Fund (unaudited)

Notes to Financial Statements

6. Capital Share Transactions

       
       
  

Period ended December 31, 2015

 

Year ended June 30, 2015

 

 

Shares

Amount

 

Shares

Amount

Class A Shares:

     

Shares sold

9,934

$ 108,727

 

18,244

$ 217,355

Reinvested dividends and distributions

18,871

200,941

 

58,947

677,871

Shares repurchased

(19,206)

(210,151)

 

(63,770)

(745,221)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

9,599

$ 99,517

 

13,421

$ 150,005

Class C Shares:

     

Shares sold

14,602

$ 157,170

 

58,864

$ 701,707

Reinvested dividends and distributions

18,286

194,501

 

57,636

662,920

Shares repurchased

(50,697)

(562,451)

 

(24,043)

(280,499)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(17,809)

$ (210,780)

 

92,457

$ 1,084,128

Class D Shares:

     

Shares sold

83,832

$ 924,566

 

483,475

$ 5,690,369

Reinvested dividends and distributions

83,151

886,086

 

250,209

2,878,829

Shares repurchased

(278,600)

(3,056,339)

 

(839,441)

(10,017,723)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(111,617)

$(1,245,687)

 

(105,757)

$(1,448,525)

Class I Shares:

     

Shares sold

3,713

$ 40,700

 

51,889

$ 610,018

Reinvested dividends and distributions

12,076

128,809

 

37,245

429,950

Shares repurchased

(14,613)

(161,558)

 

(616,535)

(7,478,830)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

1,176

$ 7,951

 

(527,401)

$(6,438,862)

Class S Shares:

     

Shares sold

-

$ -

 

105

$ 1,274

Reinvested dividends and distributions

6,849

73,038

 

18,757

216,058

Shares repurchased

-

-

 

(247,934)

(3,000,000)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

6,849

$ 73,038

 

(229,072)

$(2,782,668)

Class T Shares:

     

Shares sold

15,018

$ 165,991

 

148,684

$ 1,751,708

Reinvested dividends and distributions

9,227

98,536

 

39,064

450,023

Shares repurchased

(99,886)

(1,112,721)

 

(599,295)

(7,153,025)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

(75,641)

$ (848,194)

 

(411,547)

$(4,951,294)

7. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

For the period ended December 31, 2015, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding any short-term securities, short-term options contracts, and in-kind transactions) was as follows:

    

Purchases of
Securities

Proceeds from Sales
of Securities

Purchases of Long-
Term U.S. Government
Obligations

Proceeds from Sales
of Long-Term U.S.
Government Obligations

$10,594,030

$ 10,149,927

$ 5,215,067

$ 7,960,245

8. Subsequent Event

Management has evaluated whether any events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2015 and through the date of issuance of the Fund's financial statements and determined that there were no material events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements.

  

Janus Investment Fund

43


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

Proxy Voting Policies and Voting Record

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities is available without charge: (i) upon request, by calling 1-800-525-0020 (toll free); (ii) on the Fund’s website at janus.com/proxyvoting; and (iii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Additionally, information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is also available, free of charge, through janus.com/ proxyvoting and from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Holdings

The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings (schedule of investments) with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Form N-Q: (i) is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; (ii) may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. (information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330); and (iii) is available without charge, upon request, by calling Janus at 1-800-525-0020 (toll free).

APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD

The Trustees of Janus Investment Fund and Janus Aspen Series, each of whom serves as an “independent” Trustee (the “Trustees”), oversee the management of each Fund of Janus Investment Fund and each Portfolio of Janus Aspen Series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and as required by law, determine annually whether to continue the investment advisory agreement for each Fund and the subadvisory agreements for the 16 Funds that utilize subadvisers.

In connection with their most recent consideration of those agreements for each Fund, the Trustees received and reviewed information provided by Janus Capital and the respective subadvisers in response to requests of the Trustees and their independent legal counsel. They also received and reviewed information and analysis provided by, and in response to requests of, their independent fee consultant. Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel. The Trustees met with management to consider the agreements, and also met separately in executive session with their independent legal counsel and their independent fee consultant.

At a meeting held on December 9, 2015, based on the Trustees’ evaluation of the information provided by Janus Capital, the subadvisers, and the independent fee consultant, as well as other information, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between each Fund and Janus Capital and each subadviser, as applicable, were fair and reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital, its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. At that meeting, the Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for each Fund, and the subadvisory agreement for each subadvised Fund, for the period from either January 1 or February 1, 2016 through January 1 or February 1, 2017, respectively, subject to earlier termination as provided for in each agreement.

In considering the continuation of those agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ determination to approve the continuation of the agreements are discussed separately below. Also included is a summary of the independent fee consultant’s conclusions and opinions that arose during, and were included as part of, the Trustees’ consideration of the agreements. “Management fees,” as used herein, reflect actual annual advisory fees and any administration fees (excluding out of pocket costs), net of any waivers.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective, strategies and policies of each Fund, and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis and their ongoing review of information related to the Funds. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of Janus Capital and each subadviser, particularly noting those employees who provide investment and risk management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Janus Capital or the subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the selection of broker-dealers for those transactions. The Trustees considered Janus Capital’s role as administrator to the Funds, noting that Janus Capital does not receive a fee

  

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Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

for its services but is reimbursed for its out-of-pocket costs. The Trustees considered the role of Janus Capital in monitoring adherence to the Funds’ investment restrictions, providing support services for the Trustees and Trustee committees, and overseeing communications with shareholders and the activities of other service providers, including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations.

In this regard, the independent fee consultant noted that Janus Capital provides a number of different services for the Funds and Fund shareholders, ranging from investment management services to various other servicing functions, and that, in its opinion, Janus Capital is a capable provider of those services. The independent fee consultant also provided its belief that Janus Capital has developed a number of institutional competitive advantages that should enable it to provide superior investment and service performance over the long term.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Janus Capital or the subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective advisory and subadvisory agreements, and that, taking into account steps taken to address those Funds whose performance lagged that of their peers for certain periods, the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services. They also concluded that Janus Capital and each subadviser had sufficient personnel, with the appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had demonstrated its ability to attract well-qualified personnel.

Performance of the Funds

The Trustees considered the performance results of each Fund over various time periods. They noted that they considered Fund performance data throughout the year, including periodic meetings with each Fund’s portfolio manager(s), and also reviewed information comparing each Fund’s performance with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent data provider, and with the Fund’s benchmark index. In this regard, the independent fee consultant found that the overall Funds’ performance has been strong: for the 36 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 70% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance, and for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015, approximately 61% of the Funds were in the top two Broadridge quartiles of performance.

The Trustees considered the performance of each Fund, noting that performance may vary by share class, and noted the following:

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and its limited performance history.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

45


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

  

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Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital and INTECH had taken or were taking to improve performance.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and in the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

  

Janus Investment Fund

47


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

Additional Information (unaudited)

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance, and that the performance trend was improving.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the third Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

  

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio – Moderate, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the second Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the third Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, due to limited performance for the Fund, performance history was not a material factor.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the second Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the first Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital had taken or was taking to improve performance.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance was in the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 36 months ended May 31, 2015 and the bottom Broadridge quartile for the 12 months ended May 31, 2015. The Trustees noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance, noting that the Fund has a performance fee structure that results in lower management fees during periods of underperformance, and the steps Janus Capital and Perkins had taken or were taking to improve performance.

In consideration of each Fund’s performance, the Trustees concluded that, taking into account the factors relevant to performance, as well as other considerations, including steps taken to improve performance, the Fund’s performance warranted continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory and subadvisory agreement(s).

Costs of Services Provided

The Trustees examined information regarding the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to similar information for other comparable funds as provided by Broadridge, an independent data provider. They also reviewed an analysis of that information provided by their independent fee consultant and noted that the rate of management (investment advisory and any administration, but excluding out-of-pocket costs) fees for many of the Funds, after applicable waivers,

  

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was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group of funds selected by an independent data provider. The Trustees also examined information regarding the subadvisory fees charged for subadvisory services, as applicable, noting that all such fees were paid by Janus Capital out of its management fees collected from such Fund.

The independent fee consultant provided its belief that the management fees charged by Janus Capital to each of the Funds under the current investment advisory and administration agreements are reasonable in relation to the services provided by Janus Capital. The independent fee consultant found: (1) the total expenses and management fees of the Funds to be reasonable relative to other mutual funds; (2) total expenses, on average, were 14% below the mean total expenses of their respective Broadridge Expense Group peers and 24% below the mean total expenses for their Broadridge Expense Universes; (3) management fees for the Funds, on average, were 15% below the mean management fees for their Expense Groups and 19% below the mean for their Expense Universes; and (4) Fund expenses at the functional level for each asset and share class category were reasonable. The Trustees also considered the total expenses for each share class of each Fund compared to the mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Group peers and to mean total expenses for its Broadridge Expense Universe.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, based on its strategic review of expenses at the complex, category and individual fund level, Fund expenses were found to be reasonable relative to both Expense Group and Expense Universe benchmarks. Further, for certain Funds, the independent fee consultant also performed a systematic “focus list” analysis of expenses in the context of the performance or service delivered to each set of investors in each share class in each selected Fund. Based on this analysis, the independent fee consultant found that the combination of service quality/performance and expenses on these individual Funds and share classes were reasonable in light of performance trends, performance histories, and existence of performance fees, breakpoints, and expense waivers on such Funds.

The Trustees considered the methodology used by Janus Capital and each subadviser in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers, the competitive environment for investment management talent, and the competitive market for mutual funds in different distribution channels.

The Trustees also reviewed management fees charged by Janus Capital and each subadviser to comparable separate account clients and to comparable non-affiliated funds subadvised by Janus Capital or by a subadviser (for which Janus Capital or the subadviser provides only or primarily portfolio management services). Although in most instances subadvisory and separate account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management fee rates for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital noted that, under the terms of the management agreements with the Funds, Janus Capital performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those other clients, including administration services, oversight of the Funds’ other service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in serving the Funds, Janus Capital assumes many legal risks and other costs that it does not assume in servicing its other clients. Moreover, they noted that the independent fee consultant found that: (1) the management fees Janus Capital charges to the Funds are reasonable in relation to the management fees Janus Capital charges to its institutional and subadvised accounts; (2) these institutional and subadvised accounts have different service and infrastructure needs; (3) the average spread between management fees charged to the Funds and those charged to Janus Capital’s institutional accounts is reasonable relative to the average spreads seen in the industry; and (4) by one estimation methodology, the fee margins implied by Janus Capital’s subadvised fees when compared to its mutual fund fees are reasonable relative to the estimated fee margins in the industry and relative to estimated fee margins of fund managers using Janus Capital as a subadviser.

The Trustees considered the fees for each Fund for its fiscal year ended in 2014, and noted the following with regard to each Fund’s total expenses, net of applicable fee waivers (the Fund’s “total expenses”):

Fixed-Income Funds and Money Market Funds

· For Janus Flexible Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

  

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· For Janus Global Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus High-Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Multi-Sector Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Real Return Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Short-Term Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for all share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Government Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes. The Trustees considered that management fees for this Fund are higher than the peer group mean due to the Fund’s management fee including other costs, such as custody and transfer agent services, while many funds in the peer group pay these expenses separately from their management fee. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

· For Janus Money Market Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes. In addition, the Trustees considered that Janus Capital voluntarily waives one-half of its advisory fee and other expenses in order to maintain a positive yield.

Asset Allocation Funds

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Conservative, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Growth, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Allocation Fund – Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Alternative Fund

· For Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Value Funds

· For Perkins International Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Global Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable.

  

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· For Perkins Large Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Perkins Select Value Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Perkins Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Perkins Value Plus Income Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Mathematical Funds

· For INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Core Fund, the Trustees noted that although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

Growth and Core Funds

· For Janus Balanced Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Contrarian Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Enterprise Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Forty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

  

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· For Janus Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Growth and Income Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Triton Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Twenty Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Venture Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

Global and International Funds

· For Janus Asia Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Emerging Markets Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for certain share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Life Sciences Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Real Estate Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Global Research Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Select Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus Global Technology Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

· For Janus International Equity Fund, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses, although this limit did not apply because the Fund’s total expenses were already below the applicable fee limit.

· For Janus Overseas Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for all share classes.

Janus Aspen Series

· For Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

  

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· For Janus Aspen Enterprise Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Flexible Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for one share class, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Forty Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Allocation Portfolio - Moderate, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen Global Research Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Technology Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Global Unconstrained Bond Portfolio, the Trustees noted that, although the Fund’s total expenses exceeded the peer group mean for both share classes, overall the Fund’s total expenses were reasonable. The Trustees also noted that Janus Capital had contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s expenses.

· For Janus Aspen INTECH U.S. Low Volatility Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for its sole share class.

· For Janus Aspen Janus Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Overseas Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

· For Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s total expenses were below the peer group mean for both share classes.

The Trustees reviewed information on the profitability to Janus Capital and its affiliates of their relationships with each Fund, as well as an explanation of the methodology utilized by Janus Capital when allocating various expenses of Janus Capital and its affiliates with respect to contractual relationships with the Funds and other clients. The Trustees also reviewed the financial statements and corporate structure of Janus Capital’s parent company. In their review, the Trustees considered whether Janus Capital and each subadviser receive adequate incentives and resources to manage the Funds effectively. The Trustees recognized that profitability comparisons among fund managers are difficult because very little comparative information is publicly available, and the profitability of any fund manager is affected by numerous factors, including the organizational structure of the particular fund manager, the types of funds and other accounts it manages, possible other lines of business, the methodology for allocating expenses, and the fund manager’s capital structure and cost of capital. However, taking into account those factors and the analysis provided by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, and based on the information available, the Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s profitability with respect to each Fund in relation to the services rendered was reasonable.

The independent fee consultant found that, while assessing the reasonableness of expenses in light of Janus Capital’s profits is dependent on comparisons with other publicly-traded mutual fund advisers, and that these comparisons are limited in accuracy by differences in complex size, business mix, institutional account orientation, and other factors, after accepting these limitations, the level of profit earned by Janus Capital from managing the Funds is reasonable.

The Trustees concluded that the management fees payable by each Fund to Janus Capital and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by Janus Capital to the subadvisers of subadvised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar strategies, the fees Janus Capital and the subadvisers charge to other clients, and, as applicable, the impact of fund performance on management fees payable by the Funds. The Trustees also concluded that each Fund’s total expenses were reasonable, taking into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services

  

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provided by Janus Capital and any subadviser, the investment performance of the Fund, and any expense limitations agreed to or provided by Janus Capital.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered information about the potential for Janus Capital to realize economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted that their independent fee consultant provided an analysis of economies of scale, which included discussion of analysis from prior years. They also noted that, although many Funds pay advisory fees at a base fixed rate as a percentage of net assets, without any breakpoints, their independent fee consultant concluded that 85% of these Funds have contractual management fees (gross of waivers) below their Broadridge expense group averages and, overall, 80% of the Funds are below their respective expense group averages for contractual management fees. They also noted that for those Funds whose expenses are being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of Janus Capital, Janus Capital is subsidizing the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets of some of the Funds have declined in the past few years, certain Funds have benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than increasing as assets declined. In addition, performance fee structures have been implemented for various Funds that have caused the effective rate of advisory fees payable by such a Fund to vary depending on the investment performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark index over the measurement period; and a few Funds have fee schedules with breakpoints and reduced fee rates above certain asset levels. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share directly in economies of scale through the lower charges of third-party service providers that are based in part on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the information they reviewed, including research and analysis conducted by the Trustees’ independent fee consultant, the Trustees concluded that the current fee structure of each Fund was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do reflect a sharing between Janus Capital and the Fund of any economies of scale that may be present at the current asset level of the Fund.

The independent fee consultant concluded that, given the limitations of various analytical approaches to economies of scale considered in prior years, and their conflicting results, its analyses could not confirm or deny the existence of economies of scale in the Janus complex. Further, the independent fee consultant provided its belief that Fund investors are well-served by the fee levels and performance fee structures in place on the Funds in light of any economies of scale that may be present at Janus Capital.

Other Benefits to Janus Capital

The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers to the Funds from their relationships with the Funds. They recognized that two affiliates of Janus Capital separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively, and the transfer agent receives compensation directly from the non-money market funds for services provided. The Trustees also considered Janus Capital’s past and proposed use of commissions paid by the Funds on portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services benefiting the Fund and/or other clients of Janus Capital and/or Janus Capital, and/or a subadviser to a Fund. The Trustees concluded that Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ use of these types of client commission arrangements to obtain proprietary and third-party research products and services was consistent with regulatory requirements and guidelines and was likely to benefit each Fund. The Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by Janus Capital and its affiliates and subadvisers pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund therefor, the Funds and Janus Capital and the subadvisers may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other in other ways. They concluded that Janus Capital and/or the subadvisers benefits from the receipt of research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from Janus Capital’s and/or the subadvisers’ receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Janus Capital and/or other clients of the subadvisers. They further concluded that the success of any Fund could attract other business to Janus Capital, the subadvisers or other Janus funds, and that the success of Janus Capital and the subadvisers could enhance Janus Capital’s and the subadvisers’ ability to serve the Funds.

  

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Useful Information About Your Fund Report (unaudited)

Management Commentary

The Management Commentary in this report includes valuable insight as well as statistical information to help you understand how your Fund’s performance and characteristics stack up against those of comparable indices.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, this report may include information about country exposure. Country exposure is based primarily on the country of risk. A company may be allocated to a country based on other factors such as location of the company’s principal office, the location of the principal trading market for the company’s securities, or the country where a majority of the company’s revenues are derived.

Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in the Management Commentary are just that: opinions. They are a reflection based on best judgment at the time this report was compiled, which was December 31, 2015. As the investing environment changes, so could opinions. These views are unique and are not necessarily shared by fellow employees or by Janus in general.

Performance Overviews

Performance overview graphs compare the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund with one or more widely used market indices. When comparing the performance of the Fund with an index, keep in mind that market indices are not available for investment and do not reflect deduction of expenses.

Average annual total returns are quoted for a Fund with more than one year of performance history. Average annual total return is calculated by taking the growth or decline in value of an investment over a period of time, including reinvestment of dividends and distributions, then calculating the annual compounded percentage rate that would have produced the same result had the rate of growth been constant throughout the period. Average annual total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Cumulative total returns are quoted for a Fund with less than one year of performance history. Cumulative total return is the growth or decline in value of an investment over time, independent of the period of time involved. Cumulative total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemptions of Fund shares.

Pursuant to federal securities rules, expense ratios shown in the performance chart reflect subsidized (if applicable) and unsubsidized ratios. The total annual fund operating expenses ratio is gross of any fee waivers, reflecting the Fund’s unsubsidized expense ratio. The net annual fund operating expenses ratio (if applicable) includes contractual waivers of Janus Capital and reflects the Fund’s subsidized expense ratio. Ratios may be higher or lower than those shown in the “Financial Highlights” in this report.

Schedule of Investments

Following the performance overview section is the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. This schedule reports the types of securities held in the Fund on the last day of the reporting period. Securities are usually listed by type (common stock, corporate bonds, U.S. Government obligations, etc.) and by industry classification (banking, communications, insurance, etc.). Holdings are subject to change without notice.

The value of each security is quoted as of the last day of the reporting period. The value of securities denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars.

If the Fund invests in foreign securities, it will also provide a summary of investments by country. This summary reports the Fund exposure to different countries by providing the percentage of securities invested in each country. The country of each security represents the country of risk. The Fund’s Schedule of Investments relies upon the industry group and country classifications published by Barclays and/or MSCI Inc.

Tables listing details of individual forward currency contracts, futures, written options, and swaps follow the Fund’s Schedule of Investments (if applicable).

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

This statement is often referred to as the “balance sheet.” It lists the assets and liabilities of the Fund on the last day of the reporting period.

  

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The Fund’s assets are calculated by adding the value of the securities owned, the receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, the receivable for dividends declared but not yet received on securities owned, and the receivable for Fund shares sold to investors but not yet settled. The Fund’s liabilities include payables for securities purchased but not yet settled, Fund shares redeemed but not yet paid, and expenses owed but not yet paid. Additionally, there may be other assets and liabilities such as unrealized gain or loss on forward currency contracts.

The section entitled “Net Assets Consist of” breaks down the components of the Fund’s net assets. Because the Fund must distribute substantially all earnings, you will notice that a significant portion of net assets is shareholder capital.

The last section of this statement reports the net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the last day of the reporting period. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund’s net assets for each share class (assets minus liabilities) by the number of shares outstanding.

Statement of Operations

This statement details the Fund’s income, expenses, realized gains and losses on securities and currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of Fund holdings.

The first section in this statement, entitled “Investment Income,” reports the dividends earned from securities and interest earned from interest-bearing securities in the Fund.

The next section reports the expenses incurred by the Fund, including the advisory fee paid to the investment adviser, transfer agent fees and expenses, and printing and postage for mailing statements, financial reports and prospectuses. Expense offsets and expense reimbursements, if any, are also shown.

The last section lists the amounts of realized gains or losses from investment and foreign currency transactions, and changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities. The Fund will realize a gain (or loss) when it sells its position in a particular security. A change in unrealized gain (or loss) refers to the change in net appreciation or depreciation of the Fund during the reporting period. “Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments” is affected both by changes in the market value of Fund holdings and by gains (or losses) realized during the reporting period.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

These statements report the increase or decrease in the Fund’s net assets during the reporting period. Changes in the Fund’s net assets are attributable to investment operations, dividends and distributions to investors, and capital share transactions. This is important to investors because it shows exactly what caused the Fund’s net asset size to change during the period.

The first section summarizes the information from the Statement of Operations regarding changes in net assets due to the Fund’s investment operations. The Fund’s net assets may also change as a result of dividend and capital gains distributions to investors. If investors receive their dividends and/or distributions in cash, money is taken out of the Fund to pay the dividend and/or distribution. If investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions, the Fund’s net assets will not be affected. If you compare the Fund’s “Net Decrease from Dividends and Distributions” to “Reinvested Dividends and Distributions,” you will notice that dividends and distributions have little effect on the Fund’s net assets. This is because the majority of the Fund’s investors reinvest their dividends and/or distributions.

The reinvestment of dividends and distributions is included under “Capital Share Transactions.” “Capital Shares” refers to the money investors contribute to the Fund through purchases or withdrawals via redemptions. The Fund’s net assets will increase and decrease in value as investors purchase and redeem shares from the Fund.

Financial Highlights

This schedule provides a per-share breakdown of the components that affect the Fund’s NAV for current and past reporting periods as well as total return, asset size, ratios, and portfolio turnover rate.

The first line in the table reflects the NAV per share at the beginning of the reporting period. The next line reports the net investment income/(loss) per share. Following is the per share total of net gains/(losses), realized and unrealized. Per share dividends and distributions to investors are then subtracted to arrive at the NAV per share at the end of the period. The next line reflects the total return for the period. The total return may include adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles required at the period end for financial reporting purposes. As a result, the

  

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total return may differ from the total return reflected for individual shareholder transactions. Also included are ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets.

The Fund’s expenses may be reduced through expense offsets and expense reimbursements. The ratios shown reflect expenses before and after any such offsets and reimbursements.

The ratio of net investment income/(loss) summarizes the income earned less expenses, divided by the average net assets of the Fund during the reporting period. Do not confuse this ratio with the Fund’s yield. The net investment income ratio is not a true measure of the Fund’s yield because it does not take into account the dividends distributed to the Fund’s investors.

The next figure is the portfolio turnover rate, which measures the buying and selling activity in the Fund. Portfolio turnover is affected by market conditions, changes in the asset size of the Fund, fluctuating volume of shareholder purchase and redemption orders, the nature of the Fund’s investments, and the investment style and/or outlook of the portfolio manager(s) and/or investment personnel. A 100% rate implies that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio was replaced once during the fiscal year; a 50% rate means that an amount equal to the value of half the portfolio is traded in a year; and a 200% rate means that an amount equal to the value of the entire portfolio is traded every six months.

  

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Janus provides access to a wide range of investment disciplines.

Alternative

Janus alternative funds seek to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle with lower correlation to equity markets than traditional investments.

Asset Allocation

Janus’ asset allocation funds utilize our fundamental, bottom-up research to balance risk over the long term. From fund options that meet investors’ risk tolerance and objectives to a method that incorporates non-traditional investment choices to seek non-correlated sources of risk and return, Janus’ asset allocation funds aim to allocate risk more effectively.

Fixed Income

Janus fixed income funds attempt to provide less risk relative to equities while seeking to deliver a competitive total return through high current income and appreciation. Janus money market funds seek capital preservation and liquidity with current income as a secondary objective.

Global & International

Janus global and international funds seek to leverage Janus’ research capabilities by taking advantage of inefficiencies in foreign markets, where accurate information and analytical insight are often at a premium.

Growth & Core

Janus growth funds focus on companies believed to be the leaders in their respective industries, with solid management teams, expanding market share, margins and efficiencies. Janus core funds seek investments in more stable and predictable companies. Our core funds look for a strategic combination of steady growth and, for certain funds, some degree of income.

Mathematical

Our mathematical funds seek to outperform their respective indices while maintaining a risk profile equal to or lower than the index itself. Managed by INTECH® (a Janus subsidiary), these funds use a mathematical process in an attempt to build a more “efficient” portfolio than the index.

Value

Our value funds, managed by Perkins® (a Janus subsidiary), seek to identify companies with favorable reward to risk characteristics by conducting rigorous downside analysis before determining upside potential.

For more information about our funds, contact your investment professional or go to janus.com/advisor/mutual-funds (or janus.com/allfunds if you hold Shares directly with Janus).

             
     

    
     

Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus at 877.33JANUS (52687) (or 800.525.3713 if you hold Shares directly with Janus); or download the file from janus.com/info (or janus.com/reports if you hold Shares directly with Janus). Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Janus, INTECH and Perkins are registered trademarks of Janus International Holding LLC. © Janus International Holding LLC.

Funds distributed by Janus Distributors LLC

Investment products offered are:

NOT FDIC-INSURED

MAY LOSE VALUE

NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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Item 2 - Code of Ethics

Not applicable to semiannual reports.

Item 3 - Audit Committee Financial Expert

Not applicable to semiannual reports.

Item 4 - Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Not applicable to semiannual reports.

Item 5 - Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6 - Investments

(a) Schedule of Investments is contained in the

Reports to Shareholders included under Item 1 of this Form

N-CSR.

(b) Not applicable.

Item 7 - Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End

Management Investment Companies

Not applicable to this Registrant.

Item 8 - Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable to this Registrant.

Item 9 - Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment

Company and Affiliated Purchasers

Not applicable to this Registrant.

Item 10 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which

shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant's Board

of Trustees.


Item 11 - Controls and Procedures

(a) The Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal

Financial Officer have evaluated the Registrant's disclosure

controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the

Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) within 90 days

of this filing and have concluded that the Registrant's

disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of that

date.

(b) There have been no changes in the Registrant's internal control

over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the

Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during

the Registrant's second fiscal quarter of the period covered by

this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably

likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control

over financial reporting.

Item 12 - Exhibits

(a)(1) Not applicable because the Registrant has posted its Code of

Ethics (as defined in Item 2(b) of Form N-CSR) on its website

pursuant to paragraph (f)(2) of Item 2 of Form N-CSR.

(a)(2) Separate certifications for the Registrant's Principal

Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as required

under Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940,

as amended, are attached as Ex99.CERT.

(a)(3) Not applicable to this Registrant.

(b) A certification for the Registrant's Principal Executive Officer

and Principal Financial Officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b)

under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, is attached


as Ex99.906CERT.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,

and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly

caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly

authorized.

Janus Investment Fund

By: /s/ Bruce Koepfgen

Bruce Koepfgen,

President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: June 16, 2016

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,

and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, this report has been signed

below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities

and on the dates indicated.

By: /s/ Bruce Koepfgen

Bruce Koepfgen,

President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: June 16, 2016

By: _/s/ Jesper Nergaard________

Jesper Nergaard,

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal


Accounting Officer of Janus Investment Fund (Principal Accounting

Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

Date: June 16, 2016


Item 12(a)(2) Exhibits.

Section 302 Certifications

I, Bruce Koepfgen, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Janus Investment Fund;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a

material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements

made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial

information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the

financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash

flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash

flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for

establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in

Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control

over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment

Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure

controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure

that material information relating to the registrant, including its

consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those

entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being

prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such

internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our

supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of


financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for

external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting

principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and

procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the

effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date

within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such

evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control

over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter

of the period covered by this report that has materially affected,

or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's

internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the

registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of

directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or

operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably

likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,

summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other

employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control

over financial reporting.

Date: June 16, 2016

/s/ Bruce Koepfgen

Bruce Koepfgen,

President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund

(Principal Executive Officer)


Section 302 Certifications

I, Jesper Nergaard, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Janus Investment Fund;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a

material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements

made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not

misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial

information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the

financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash

flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash

flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for

establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in

Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control

over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment

Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure

controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure

that material information relating to the registrant, including its

consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those

entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being

prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such

internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our

supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of

financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for

external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting


principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and

procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the

effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date

within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such

evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control

over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter

of the period covered by this report that has materially affected,

or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's

internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the

registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of

directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or

operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably

likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,

summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other

employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control

over financial reporting.

Date: June 16, 2016

/s/ Jesper Nergaard

Jesper Nergaard,

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Accounting

Officer of Janus Investment Fund (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal

Financial Officer)


Section 906 Certification

The following certification is provided by the undersigned Principal Executive

Officer and Principal Financial Officer of Registrant on the basis of such

officers' knowledge and belief for the sole purpose of complying with 18 U.S.C.

Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of

2002 and Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Certification

In connection with the Semiannual Report of Janus Investment Fund (the

"Registrant") on Form N-CSR for the period ended December 30, 2015, as filed

with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2016 (the "Report"),

we, Bruce Koepfgen, Principal Executive Officer of the Registrant, and Jesper

Nergaard, Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the

Registrant, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted

pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 30a-2(b)

under the Investment Company Act of 1940, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material

respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the

Registrant.

/s/ Bruce Koepfgen

Bruce Koepfgen,

President and Chief Executive Officer of Janus Investment Fund

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Jesper Nergaard

Jesper Nergaard,

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Accounting


Officer of Janus Investment Fund (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal

Financial Officer)

June 16, 2016

This certification is being furnished to the Commission solely pursuant to the

requirements of Form N-CSR and is not being "filed" as part of this report.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other

documents authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signatures

that appear in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement

required by Section 906, has been provided to the Registrant and will be retained

by the Registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its

staff upon request.


[Janus letterhead]

June 16, 2016

EDGAR Operations Branch

Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Investment Management

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549-0505

RE: JANUS INVESTMENT FUND N-CSR FILING

INTECH Emerging Markets Managed Volatility Fund

INTECH Global Income Managed Volatility Fund

INTECH International Managed Volatility Fund

INTECH U.S. Core Fund

INTECH U.S. Managed Volatility Fund

Janus Adaptive Global Allocation Fund

Janus Diversified Alternatives Fund

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Conservative

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Growth

Janus Global Allocation Fund - Moderate

Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund

Janus Government Money Market Fund

Janus Flexible Bond Fund

Janus Global Bond Fund

Janus High-Yield Fund

Janus Money Market Fund

Janus Multi-Sector Fund

Janus Real Return Fund

Janus Short-Term Bond Fund

Perkins Large Cap Value Fund

Perkins Mid Cap Value Fund

Perkins Select Value Fund

Perkins Small Cap Value Fund


Perkins Value Plus Income Fund

(collectively, the "Funds")

1933 Act File No. 2-34393

1940 Act File No. 811-1879

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 30(b)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,

and Rule 30b2-1 (a) thereunder, and Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Funds' Semiannual Reports dated December 31,

2015, are hereby electronically transmitted.

If you have any questions regarding this filing, please call me at (303)

394-7624.

Sincerely,

/s/ Jesper Nergaard

Jesper Nergaard

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Accounting

Officer of Janus Investment Fund (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal

Financial Officer)